The Practical Pistol Manual: How to Use a Handgun for Self-Defense

This book is a worthy read- very helpful for someone who has made the decision to protect themselves and others with a firearm. On the issue of needing a permit to carry a concealed firearm or handgun, I am opposed wholeheartedly to that concept and practice. It is NOT constitutional to require it. It is, in point of fact, an illegal registry of gun owners and is scarcely distinguishable from a gun registry system.The second ammendment already guarantees the right of America's citizens to have guns in their posesion at all times without any interference from the government. The law as it exists in my state is so subjective that the mere whim of the attending police officer is what determines whether an individual is "breaking the law". I do not for one instant believe that registering gun owners stops any firearm related crime; e.g.: If a person is willing to commit a crime with a gun already, how on earth is forcing law abiding citizens obey a bogus law that demands they report that they MIGHT be carrying a concealed handgun going to stop them? Do they honestly think that just because it's illegal to carry a handgun unseen is of an concern of a brutal criminal? As I already stated, I ALREADY have a right to carry any firearm almost anywhere, at anytime; seen or unseen. How DARE my state government try to interfere with the exercising of that constitutionally guaranteed right! I eagerly await the day when someone, supported or not, by the NRA, fights a concealed firearm/handgun law all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States and will shout with joy at the instant that they strike it down the as unconstitutional threat to our freedom that it is!

I strongly recommend this book for both beginner and veteran pistol shooters. Gun safety, how-to's on gun care and operation, shooting tips, self defense and legal issues are all addressed in an easy to understand manner. This book is perfect for teaching a newcomer the basics. It is a good reference for the experienced also.

Truth in packaging - Bill Clede is a long-time friend, although we've never met. We've been corresponding on CompuServe since forever. You'll also find my name in the credits for his Security Officer's Manual. Bill is a practical guy, and has about as much patience as a forest fire. When he sits down to tell you a story, or tell you how to do something, it's clear, concise, and you'd [expletive] well better listen if you know what's good for you. What we have here is an excellent compendium of all of the courses and studies (and discussions!) I've ever seen on what to do and not do while carrying a firearm. Bill starts with the usual "this is a gun" drawings, moves to "sight picture" (how to hold the thing), and then spends more or less the rest of the book telling you when to shoot or not shoot, and why. If you're a Police Officer, you've probably already heard all of this, but should read it again anyway. If you're a private citizen who wants to keep a gun in the house, or if you're legally able to carry one, it's a must for how, why, and when.... Skinnly little book, BIG message.... Stu Mulne