Monday 14 May 2012

Principles Of Personal Defense: A Timeless Tome

By Denny Hesterly


Before his premature death, Jeff Cooper had written an absolutely eye-opening book. The Principles Of Personal Defense is not just any ordinary publication on self-defense. Don't worry...the book doesn't only contain a rehash of advice on using firearms for personal protection. You actually won't be reading numerous fantasy inspired shootout scenarios pretending to explain what happens when you meet an armed attacker. What's inside the book is solid information on self-defense principles that, when perfected, will guarantee that you'll become better equipped and able to defend yourself should you find yourself in a dire situation. And isn't that what you would wish to get out of a guide on personal defense?

One of the best things concerning this book is that it deals with how the combat state of mind is developed. Far too many self-defense books are rooted in physical tactics. In case you are in a threatening situation, you clearly have to be able to protect yourself and that is by learning different fighting tactics. Then again, having the correct mindset is just as vital. In any high-pressure, high-stress situation, you must be able to keep calm and provide the proper response.

There are several different areas the book addresses. You shouldn't expect to read any fluff here. A few of the crucial topics include speed, decisiveness, coolness, surprise, and alertness. Personal protection, armed attackers, and firearms are subject areas that are given focus in this book. You shouldn't be deceived by the brief chapters. That does not imply the book is lacking in substance. It is the opposite actually, with each chapter containing thorough and well thought out information. This is one of the greatest things about the book. There's no need to go through page after page of verbosity. You go straight to what you should know and you can internalize what each chapter discusses.

Those looking for practical personal defense information will not be disappointed. This is one of those guides you must have if you are truly serious about finding out how to defend yourself. What makes the information in the book very useful to begin with? The answer: Jeff Cooper himself. He possessed the knowledge, insight, and experience to write about personal defense. Cooper was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict. During his life, he developed an incredible level of know-how with rifles and firearms. He became an expert on the subject and provided firearm instruction to scores of students. He was also Guns and Ammo Magazine's editor-at-large, and this was how he sharpened his writing skills. His knowledge of firearms and excellent writing skills combined are what make Principles Of Personal Defense one of the best books on the topic.

It is hardly a heavy book with regards to pages. Nevertheless, it's packed with useful information on personal defense. With regards to this kind of book, it's not really crucial how long the pages are or how many words can fit into a page. Instead, quality information is the most crucial. And yes, this is a tome full of a huge amount of valuable information which is why it is so popular among personal protection enthusiasts. If you're one of these enthusiasts then you need a copy of The Principles of Personal Defense by Jeff Cooper on your bookshelf.




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