Description
You’ll appreciate this guide to the use of lethal force if:
- You’re not sure what your rights are when it comes to using firearms for self-defense
- You’d like to know how to be prepared as an armed citizen
- You want a more informed view of current gun laws
In this timely update of the world’s most authoritative work on the topic, In the Gravest Extreme, Massad Ayoob utilizes an extra thirty years of experience to discuss the ideas and issues surrounding the armed citizens’ rules of engagement. Mas explores the evolution of gun laws within the last three decades, discussing the recognition of permits in different states, magazine capacity limits, and how best to keep abreast of these ever-changing laws.
Among the topics discussed, this guide will help you understand any legal and ethical issues concerning the use of lethal force by private citizens. You’ll also learn about the social and psychological issues surrounding the use of lethal force for self-defense or in defense of others. In addition to exploring these issues, Ayoob also discusses the steps a responsible armed citizen can and should take in order to properly prepare for or help mitigate a lethal force situation.
In Deadly Force you’ll find:
- An explanation of what justifies the use of deadly force & how to be a law-abiding armed citizen
- An exploration of commonly-held misconceptions of armed self-defense
- Several case studies and analysis of real-world lethal force situations
A word from the author:
“Any veteran attorney will tell you that law school teaches you law, but experience teaches you trial tactics.” –Massad Ayoob
About the author:
Massad Ayoob has published thousands of articles in gun magazines, martial arts publications, and law enforcement journals, and authored more than a dozen books on firearms, self-defense, and related topics. During his distinguished career, Ayoob has won several state and regional handgun shooting championships, appeared as an expert witness for courts in weapons and shooting cases, and currently appears in numerous television shows. He founded the Lethal Force Institute in 1981 and served as its director until 2009, and now trains through Massad Ayoob Group.
Contents:
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Standards
Chapter 3: The Ability Factor
Chapter 4: The Opportunity Factor
Chapter 5: The Jeopardy Factor
Chapter 6: Other Critical Concepts
Chapter 7: Furtive Movement Shootings and Other Widely Misunderstood Events
Chapter 8: Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Laws
Chapter 9: Debunking Myths of Armed Self-Defense
Chapter 10: State of Florida v. George Zimmerman: A Case Study for Armed Citizens
Chapter 11: Case Study: State of Arizona v. Larry Hickey
Chapter 12: After the Shooting
Chapter 13: Hardware Issues
Chapter 14: Concealed Carry Advice
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