by: Frank James
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Book Description:
Book Description -- Personal protection is a hot issue in today's changing world. Currently, 42 states have some form of concealed-carry legislation. Now holders of concealed carry permits, law enforcement officers, security personnel and anyone interested in real world defensive tactics can find all the historical, safety and legal information they need in Effective Handgun Defense. Beginning with an exploration of the history of self-defense handguns, the book gives readers a thorough understanding of how the guns have been used through the years. A detailed discussion of today's most popular concealed carry handguns and holsters follows, aiding readers in selecting the best handgun for their personal needs. Additional chapters cover safety recommendations, fighting calibers, service revolvers, 9mm pistols and the 1911 pistol. -Discussion of concealed carry handgun selection and use, with thorough explanation of laws and safety precautions -Features a look at handgun holsters -Contains listings of custom pistolsmiths, schools and training academies, and holster manufacturers
Thoughtful, Articulate and Extremely Useful -- EFFECTIVE HANDGUN DEFENSE is a must-buy for any person considering the daily carry of a handgun for self-defense, which has become more and more common as states adopt a "shall-issue" form of permitting. James brings an objective, learned eye to the many issues involved in carrying guns, and he does so with style and excellent writing. Frank James is a throwback to the old days of outdoor writing, when the person doing the writing was assumed to live the life of an outdoorsman. James has been a lifelong farmer, hunter, trapper, private investigator--he knows of which he speaks!
What does an Indiana dirt farmer know about this stuff? -- Plenty! I had the rare treat of participating in one of the early National Tactical Invitationals with "Farmer Frank" James, back when no one knew what was going to befall a practitioner, not even the event organizers, because the complex scenario props often failed, and you had to solve whatever problem was thrown at you to survive! At the end of this particular event... I think it was in '92 or '93... among all the Big Time firearms instructors and tactical trainers with high line rigs and heavily-customized semi-autopistols, there was Frank James in second place with his .41 Magnum revolver in a funky holster of his own devise, the same set-up he wore on a daily basis riding a tractor in his soy bean fields at home. James has been a shooter and outdoorsman since he was a kid, and knows a thing or three about surviving on his own on the land... he used to run trap lines in the wild as a teenager, when it was too "Wintery" to farm. From his book, Effective Handgun Defense, it's readily apparent that he'd have had no problem making his way in an urban environment either. He has a keen mind for the requirements and nuances for "concealed carry" and personal defense, and a fluid style of presenting his material that is neither awkward nor "precious." He is what he is, a man of the soil for whom a handgun is part and parcel of his daily "kit." There's ***nothing*** fancy, or forced, about Frank or his book. This is a terrific volume.
Reviews:
Misleading Title and not much information on Defense -- To read the title of this book you would think that it would cover such things as handgun defense. I'm affraid that although I really wanted to like this book, most of the information pertained only with particular guns that tickled the author's fancy and covered very, very little regarding tactics. Instead, this particular book focused almost exclusively on the gun itself and had little to do with defense, tactics, scenarios or even anacdotes. The author did have anacdotal evidence to argue why say a .357 Magnum is a great fight stopper but the 9mm is sorely lacking. His chapter title "Effective Calibers" was almost a flashback of standing in a gunstore while two old guys behind the counter argued over which caliber is more effective than the other. To sum it up. If you want a book on defense...look elsewhere. Handgun Combatives would be a good start since little of the book actually talks about the "gun" itself but more in terms of it being a tool. If you want a book that reads like an anectdotal Guns&Ammo magazine complete with opinions based upon bias and legend, this is a must have. Personally, I'd save my money.
A no BS review of handguns, calibers and use -- Frank James' latest work gives the reader an overview of a hard and principled man's life long use of handguns during his daily life as a farmer, firearms authority, tinkerer and experimenter. Frank's conclusions and opinions are not politically correct nor follow the latest trends but they have been proven by repeated application. The book is worth the time and money. Some parts need to be read and then re read at a later date-after they jell a bit in your mind.
Mis-leading title -- This book is a great handgun review book and well written. However, if you are looking for information on defensive handgun use, you should look elsewhere. If you want to read about handguns from knowledgeable person buy this book. If you want a book to assist with defensive handgun use, find another title.