The Ultimate Book of Gunfighting: A Practical Guide to Defending Yourself

by Robert K. Campbell

Overview

Know how to win in a gunfight and protect yourself—and your family.

Many handgunners are content in their ability to fire accurately and produce small groups on paper. The realities of gunfighting are far different. Robert K. Campbell examines every aspect of gunfighting, stressing the ability to defend yourself safely. He covers the basics of marksmanship and how to avoid bad habits as shooters develop their skill.

Campbell also provides a thorough discussion of types of handguns and choosing which personal firearm to purchase. He reviews the differences between round and square guns, service handguns, and compact carry guns. Other accessories are also reviewed, including holsters, belts, vests, and ammunition—everything you need for the concealed carry lifestyle. Other key topics include:

Close quarters combat
Presentation from the holster
Firing when moving
Cover and concealment
Hostage rescue and firing in crowds
And much more!

Once well-versed in the gunfighter’s basics, Campbell offers such further tips for students as clearing malfunctions the “army way,” and executing speed loads, and finding a good place to shoot. The Ultimate Book of Gunfighting is the perfect resource for handgunners looking for technique, discipline, and recommendations for service-grade equipment.

Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510703193
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	07/05/2016
Pages:	216
Sales rank:	957,358
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Robert K. Campbell holds a degree in criminal justice and served twenty years as a peace officer. He has published over four thousand articles in the firearms and personal defense fields. He is a contributing editor at Gun Tests and Women and Guns magazine. His work appears in Concealed Carry Magazine, Gun Digest Annual, The Journal, Voice of American Law Enforcement, Tactical Gear, Knife World, Small Arms Review, Tactical World, Tactical Training, SWAT Magazine, Canadian Firearms Journal, and American Gunsmith, among others. Robert Campbell resides in Duncan, South Carolina.

Table of Contents

Dedication vii

Introduction ix

Chapter 1 Safety 1

Chapter 2 Groups Will Not Save Your Life 10

Chapter 3 The Beginner's Kit 16

Chapter 4 A Place to Shoot 32

Chapter 5 The First Shots 40

Chapter 6 Close-Quarters 47

Chapter 7 The Open Hand 57

Chapter 8 Physical Training 66

Chapter 9 Presentation from Concealed Carry 70

Chapter 10 Firing While Moving and Hitting Moving Targets 77

Chapter 11 Understanding and Using Cover 85

Chapter 12 Hostage Rescue and Firing in Crowds 91

Chapter 13 Malfunction Drills 99

Chapter 14 Failure-to-Stop Drills 104

Chapter 15 Speed Loads 109

Chapter 16 Multiple Adversaries 119

Chapter 17 Dim-Light and Low-Light Shooting 126

Chapter 18 Round or Square Gun? 133

Chapter 19 Snub-Nosed Revolvers 139

Chapter 20 Service Guns and Carry Guns 146

Chapter 21 The Concealed-Carry Lifestyle 157

Chapter 22 Holsters, Belts, and Support Gear 165

Chapter 23 Cartridges and Ammunition 176

Chapter 24 Maintaining Your Skill Level 192