Accuracy is the foundation, and speed is easier to build on top of accuracy. That is just one of the questions that are studied at the lethal force institute lfi. Stressfire has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Combat shooting with massad ayoob is written by americas bestknown combat pistol shooter, massad ayoob, who is credited with the idea of stress fire. Ayoobs approach is to start with the conventional and traditional methods and then assess their effectiveness via statistics, case studies, inaction feedback, and in replicated stressinduced situations.
As mas shows, this technique has some distinct advantages that help ensure a smooth and timely reload, while protecting the integrity of the revolver. But as i mentioned, the book is a complete package, and the techniques and tactics presented in the book seem reasonable and sound. It may be superior system over all the others, but he seems biased nevertheless. Massad f ayoob is the internationally recognized expert of the use of deadly force. Massad ayoob goes over the revolver stressfire reload. I first learned the stressfire reload from mas book, but in 1997 i got to refine it as a student in his flagship course, lfii now, mag40, shooting a model 640 and a model 65. Gunproof your children massad ayoobs handgun primer, isbn 9780936279 053, 1986.
Ayoob has appeared as an expert witness in several trials. He was the director of the lethal force institute in concord, new hampshire, from 1981. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Be sure to position the open revolvers ejector rod between the index and middle finger of the left hand and keep it close to the web of the two fingers. Massad ayoobs 11 pieces of recommended shooting gear.
For the hardcore, dedicated gun carrier, massad ayoob has writen stressfire, subtitled volume i of gunfighting for police. The role of the firearm in personal protection, and stressfire, vol. He has taught police techniques and civilian selfdefense to both law enforcement officers and private citizens in numerous venues since 1974. Next, he highlights three gunfighterswyatt earp, colonel charles askins and jim cirilloand the lessons we can learn. So it seems quite fitting that one of the nations leading law enforcement firearms trainers, massad ayoob, has finally written a book that addresses the tactical use of the shotgun for law enforcement in such an enlightening and practical mannner. In this book, massad speaks about mindset and jumps right into the aspects of learning combat shooting. Massad ayoob is an internationally known firearms and selfdefense instructor. Advanced combat shotgun is a book on equipment usefull links related to stressfire ii.
Police bookshelf, 1986 political science 149 pages. I, massad ayoob, am not a party in the abovetitled action. Stressfire ii, advanced combat shotgun, police bookshelf, 1992. Lethal force institute was founded and incorporated in 1981 by massad ayoob and dorothy ayoob.
His methods of reflexive, high speed yet accurate shooting has been adopted by the u. Gunproof your children massad ayoobs handgun primer, isbn 9780936279053, 1986. The gun digest book of concealed carry by massad ayoob. Massad ayoob demonstrates the stressfire reload for the. Massad ayoob breaks down 11 pieces of his favorite shooting gear from the previous year, including speedloaders, holsters, ear muffs and more. Here are drills to increase your speed while still hitting the bullseye. He operates the lethal force institute, which trains both u. Discover book depositorys huge selection of massad ayoob books online. If anything, ayoob fawns over semiautos too much, especially his beloved benellis, but this is only to be expected. Next, he highlights three gunfighterswyatt earp, colonel charles askins and jim cirilloand the lessons we can learn from each. I called it stresspoint index in my book stressfire 30 years ago. Advanced tactics and techniques 9780936279039 by massad f.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Massad ayoob explains the difference in chapter 24, and writes that stressfire ii is a book of techniquenot tactics. This is in keeping with massad ayoobs mechanics of his stressfire reloading method. Ayoob 1982, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The first thing to strike you about this book is the absolutely awesome cover photo. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Ayoob and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Stressfire is an excellent primer on nonrange, real life, selfdefense shooting. The shotgun in law enforcement may be one of the most under used, yet effective firearms available. Massad ayoob on new book and gun rights progress post navigation previous post massad ayoob demonstrates how to reload the revolver with the bianchi speed strip. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and.
Gun digest book of concealed carry, second edition, krause, 2012. However, when i picked up the stressfire video last year, it was a significant step forward in understanding the shooting concepts ayoob puts forth. Massad ayoob is one of the preeminent fighting handgun trainers in the world. He was the director of the lethal force institute in concord, new hampshire from 1981 to 2009, and now operates his own company. Fundamentals of modern police impact weapons massad ayoob. Massad ayoob skip to main search results amazon prime. I was fortunate enough to read this book when it first came out in 1992. In addition, ayoob rarely recommends a technique he has not invented himself one of the only exeptions is chapman flashlight technique, which ayoob recommends in addition of his own stressfire technique. When the book was written, it was by far the most popular police shotgun, and generally regarded as the best pump action available for defense. Shop the latest titles by massad ayoob at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st.
What bothers me is that ayoob advertises his stressfire system through the book perhaps too much. In the above video, iconic gun instructor and gun digest author massad ayoob advocates and demonstrates a method he popularizedthe stressfire reload. A prolific author, ayoob is the author of gun digest book of concealed carry, gun digest book of sigsauer, gun digest book of combat handgunnery, massad ayoobs greatest handguns of the world and many other books and more than one thousand articles on firearms, combat techniques, selfdefense, and legal issues. Advanced combat shotgun is a book on equipment and techniques. One concept that hit me in the face was that the shotgun was heavy. The stressfire concept has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. No book can teach you how to stay alive through a violent confrontation, but. They require you to move, draw and shoot in a simulated stress environment. Advanced combat shotgun is a book on equipment product description second volume in massad ayoobs series on gunfighting for police. The first thing to strike you about this book is the absolutely awesome cover photo capturing the vortexlike fireball as ayoob triggers one round of federal. Massad has written many books for krause publications, including combat. Declaration of massad ayoob in support of motion for preliminary. In this book, massad speaks about mindset and jumps right into the aspects of.
It was the first threat management school emphasizing responsible, advanced training in the use of defensive deadly force by private citizens as well as law enforcement and military personnel. Massad ayoob has writen stressfire, subtitled volume i of gunfighting for police. Massad ayoob books list of books by author massad ayoob. Ayoob born 20 july 1948 is an american firearms and selfdefense instructor. Massad ayoob demonstrates the stressfire reload for the revolver. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Massad ayoobs lethal force institute i and ii teaches the skills, responsibilities, and psychology of armed selfdefense. Second volume in massad ayoobs series on gunfighting for police. For more detailed information on this reloading method please see his book stressfire. The stressfire revolver reload minimizes the dependence on fine motor skills, and uses a powerful, gross motortype movement to operate the ejector.
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