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Reviews"Great true stories that spark a self-analyticalWhat would I have done?" -Jerry Patterson, Texas land commissioner, "There is much to be learned from Chris' painstaking, detailed research. I recommend this book highly." —Massad Ayoob,director, Lethal Force Institute, "The humanity of Bird's subjects . . . left me with a warm feeling toward these survivors, and regrets for the one who did not make it." -Women & Gunsmagazine, "The humanity of Bird's subjects . . . left me with a warm feeling toward these survivors, and regrets for the one who did not make it." —Women & Guns magazine, "Great true stories that spark a self-analytical What would I have done?" -Jerry Patterson, Texas land commissioner, "The humanity of Bird's subjects . . . left me with a warm feeling toward these survivors, and regrets for the one who did not make it." "--Women & Guns "magazine, "There is much to be learned from Chris' painstaking, detailed research. I recommend this book highly." -- Massad Ayoob," "director, Lethal Force Institute, "If you don't own a firearm for personal protection, you need to read this book." "-- Combat Handguns" magazine, "The humanity of Bird's subjects . . . left me with a warm feeling toward these survivors, and regrets for the one who did not make it." --Women & Guns magazine, "There is much to be learned from Chris' painstaking, detailed research. I recommend this book highly." -Massad Ayoob,director, Lethal Force Institute, "If you don't own a firearm for personal protection, you need to read this book." -Combat Handgunsmagazine, "Wow! 'Riveting' may be an overused word...but it is perfectly descriptive of the stories that Chris has compiled." —Suzanna Hupp, Texas state representative, "Like I said, ya gotta read the book. It's a purchase I don't think you'll regret." "-- American Handgunner "magazine, "There is much to be learned from Chris' painstaking, detailed research. I recommend this book highly." --Massad Ayoob, director, Lethal Force Institute, "Like I said, ya gotta read the book. It's a purchase I don't think you'll regret." —American Handgunner magazine, "Like I said, ya gotta read the book. It's a purchase I don't think you'll regret." -American Handgunnermagazine, "Wow! 'Riveting' may be an overused word...but it is perfectly descriptive of the stories that Chris has compiled." -Suzanna Hupp, Texas state representative, "Great true stories that spark a self-analytical What would I have done ?" --Jerry Patterson, Texas land commissioner, "Great true stories that spark a self-analytical What would I have done ?" —Jerry Patterson, Texas land commissioner, "Great true stories that spark a self-analytical "What would I have done"?" -- Jerry Patterson, Texas land commissioner, "There is much to be learned from Chris' painstaking, detailed research. I recommend this book highly." —Massad Ayoob, director, Lethal Force Institute, "If you don't own a firearm for personal protection, you need to read this book." --Combat Handguns magazine, "Great true stories that spark a self-analytical "What would I have done"?" --Jerry Patterson, Texas land commissioner, "Like I said, ya gotta read the book. It's a purchase I don't think you'll regret." --American Handgunner magazine, "Wow! 'Riveting' may be an overused word...but it is perfectly descriptive of the stories that Chris has compiled." -- Suzanna Hupp, Texas state representative "", "If you don't own a firearm for personal protection, you need to read this book." —Combat Handguns magazine, "Wow! 'Riveting' may be an overused word...but it is perfectly descriptive of the stories that Chris has compiled." --Suzanna Hupp, Texas state representative
SynopsisThis collection of true stories examines incidents involving the use of firearms by ordinary citizens for personal protection against criminals. Three basic types of events are discussed: armed defense at home, at work, and in a public place. Each episode is explored in detail, with a look at the citizen involved as well as how their defensive actions aided them or could be improved. From convenience-store robberies to police arrests gone awry, these stories provide memorable reminders of firearm self-defense dos and don'ts., Examines incidents involving the use of firearms by ordinary citizens for personal protection against criminals. Three basic types of events are discussed: armed defense at home, at work, and in a public place. From convenience-store robberies to police arrests gone awry, these stories provide reminders of firearm self-defense do's and don'ts.