Books & Publications
The Virginia Gun Owner's Guide includes all the state gun laws for owning, buying, selling, carrying and using firearms, then describes them in plain English; plus, details on the use of deadly force and self defense, concealed carry licenses, special weapons, gun safety, school and kid laws, transportation and federal laws. Complete coverage of Virginia's coverage of Second Amendment rules. From Amazon.com
Thank God I Had A Gun -by Chris Bird. True stories involving the use of firearms by ordinary citizens for personal protection against criminals: 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 Amazon.com
The Concealed Handgun Manual - by Wiley Clapp. If you have made the decision to get a concealed-carry permit, you face a choice. Before you invest your money, get the opinion of an expert - someone who's personally tested handguns from every major manufacturer and experimented with models, calibers and types of ammunition, all with the specific needs of concealed carry in mind. Contains in-depth analyses of small, medium and large pistols and revolvers. From Amazon.com
Defensive Living - Ed Lovette and Dave Spaulding have combined their vast law enforcement and military experience to create a handbook that will take your under-standing of personal defense to the next level. Well-written and informative. Soft cover. From Amazon.com
The Gift of Fear - by Gavin de Becker says victims of violent behavior usually feel a sense of fear before any threat or violence takes place. They may distrust the fear, or it may impel them to some action that saves their lives. A leading expert on predicting violent behavior, de Becker believes we can all learn to recognize these signals of the "universal code of violence," and use them as tools to help us survive. The book teaches how to identify the warning signals of a potential attacker and recommends strategies for dealing with the problem before it becomes life threatening. From Amazon.com
Traveler's Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States - Updated each year. Also featured is the contact information for state regulatory agencies and a section outlining interstate reciprocity for concealed handgun permits. Discusses glove compartment carry - Where is it legal? How to handle a traffic stop. Includes Canada and Mexico . Written by an attorney. If you are planning to travel with your firearms either in your home state or interstate, you need this guide. Soft cover. From Gunlaws.com
Concealed Carry - by Chris Bird. This comprehensive book contains information on beginning and advanced shooting instruction, updated safety information, and accounts of incidents of concealed handgun self-defense. Advice for selecting and buying a handgun, discussions of the importance of self-protection, and methods of concealing weapons accompany a discussion of the mental attitude required in case of an armed encounter. From Amazon.com
In the Gravest Extreme - by Massad Ayoob. The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection The modern classic book that American Handgunner called "must reading for anyone who owns a firearm for self defense". This best seller is widely acclaimed by cops, lawyers, and judges as the ultimate guide to the use of a gun's deadly force at the ultimate level of self protection. Numerous lawyers have said that they learned more about self defense law from this book than they did in law school. From Amazon.com
On
Combat - by LtCol Grossman. On Combat looks at what happens
to the human body under the stresses of deadly battle, the impact on
the nervous system, heart, breathing, visual and auditory
perception, memory - then discusses new research findings as to what
measures warriors can take to prevent such debilitations so they can
stay in the fight, survive, and win. A brief, but insightful look at
history shows the evolution of combat, the development of the
physical and psychological leverage that enables humans to survive
combat, followed by an objective examination of domestic
violence in America. From
Amazon.com
