Fundamentals of Modern Police Impact Weapons

Though this book is dated to some degree; nevertheless, it is still an excellent basic guide to using the police straight standard baton, the yawara stick and other police impact weapons. This book was written before the various expandable type batons became popular; however, the basic techniques shown in this text are still used by baton instructors today. The author is most known for his expertise in the use of firearms and an expert witness in deadly force issues, but he is also a highly competent baton instructor, including the PR-24 Police Baton. In conclusion, this book is for police baton instructors and anyone else who is interested in police impact weapons techniques and tactics. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Monadnock Defensive Tactics System, Use of the Monadnock Straight Baton, PR-24 Police Baton Advanced Techniques, Martial Art Myths, Season of the Warrior, Never Trust a Politician).

This book is about actually using weapons rather than simulation in the studio or dojo. Martial artists who want to use their skills only as a sport may do so but most of us want skills that would work outside of the studio. On the streets, no matter your skill, strength and size may trump your technique. A weapon is an equalizer but many weapons such as gun and kinfe are potentially lethal -- and in the real world lethality or even long-lasting damage should not be treated lightly. Ayoob shows how impact weapons can be used to STOP an assailant with minimal long-term damage.