Straight Talk on Armed Defense

12 Experts Offer Their Best Insights On Armed Defense

Straight Talk on Armed Defense offers an in-depth, full-spectrum study of the most important self-defense and concealed carry topics from today’s top experts. This insightful reference gathers the sage advice of 12 respected armed-defense authorities to deliver decades of practical know-how in one convenient volume.

Readers will come away with a solid grasp on how to avoid becoming a victim, the mental make up of assailants, the psychological preparation for self-defense, the legal details of using deadly force, post-incident trauma management, and much, much more.

• * John Hearne takes us “inside the defender’s head” and reveals the most effective route to train and prepare for self-defense incidents.
• * Dr. Anthony Semone discusses post-shooting trauma and necessary steps to develop resilience and symptom reduction following a deadly force event.
• * Dr. Alexis Artwohl explains why understanding how the mind operates is critical to surviving an attack and the legal and emotional challenges that follow.
• * Dr. William Aprill describes “the face of the enemy” to help us understand violence and those who traffic in it.
• * Craig “Southnarc” Douglas details the conditions present during the typical criminal assault and how to incorporate those conditions into your training.
• * Massad Ayoob discusses power, responsibility and the armed lifestyle.
• * Tom Givens underscores the importance of finding relevant training, through case studies of his own students involved in armed encounters.
• * “Spencer Blue,” active robbery/homicide detective, reveals patterns that emerged during his investigations and describes the differences in tactics of citizens who won versus those who lost.
• * Ron Borsch presents dozens of actual cases of armed and unarmed citizens single-handedly stopping mass murders in progress.
• * Harvey Hedden provides insight and advice on lawfully armed citizens and interactions with law enforcement.
• * Jim Fleming, Esq. describes the criminal trial process and how it plays out in a “righteous use of deadly force in self-defense” case.
• * Marty Hayes, JD, provides the critical questions that must be asked to choose a reliable post-self-defense incident support provider.

256 pages

ISBN 9781440247545