As such, it provides bits and pieces of information. A word of wisdom here, a pearl of knowledge there. More advance students should not expect anymore.

I recommend this book as part of anyone library of self-defense books.


disappointing   March 6, 2000
 6 out of 9 found this review helpful

This book is clearly a compendium of articles and as such is poorly organized and repeatitive. The articles themselves are fine, but they don't work in book form. The author spends a great deal of time on his "magic", home-brewed ammunition and custom-built revolvers, which simply aren't a viable alternative for most people. It is certainly worth the read, but it is disappointing because I'm sure that there's much more to learn from Cirillo than is presented here.


Easy to read book of Cirollo's experiences   November 10, 1999
 4 out of 7 found this review helpful

Some very useful information on shooting and training techniques.Cirollo developed several variations of pointing and aiming which could come in handy if you practice using them.

Interesting stories of gunfight survival and the skills and attitudes that the men who were so engaged had.

Jim, how about another book with more details about your partner Allard and the other men in the unit and the skills and weapons they relied on as well as the bureacratic changes in the police department that impacted on morale?


Might be dangerous for the newbies!   September 23, 1999
 3 out of 6 found this review helpful

I would consider this book as one that is poorly written. The author seems to be adamantly arrogant which may be dangerous to new shooters and those eager to learn. I say it is dangerous because his arrogance might mislead people to erroneous judgement and analysis of gunfight scenarios, should the reader ever engage. However, the book also provides significant information on ammunition, so just check it out. It never hurts to be knowledgeable.