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| In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection | 
 enlarge | Author: Massad F. Ayoob
Publisher: Police Bookshelf
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  76 reviews
Sales Rank: 8678
Media: Paperback
Pages: 130
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0936279001
Dewey Decimal Number: 320
UPC: 749522009954
EAN: 9780936279008
ASIN: 0936279001
Publication Date: June 1980
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| Customer Reviews:
 In the Gravest Extreme..role of the firearm in personal defense October 27, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
An excellent book. The author has enormous experience in law enforcement, firearms instruction, and practical experience with firearms. The book covers every situation that one might encounter when dealing with personal protection and the use of firearms.
 Still pretty good August 6, 2005
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The content does seem a bit dated at times. I suspect that Ayoob might even feel differently about some of his statements now. I say that based on some of his more recent writings.
It is a good read for individuals of any level of experience. Readers new to firearms should compare the ideas put forth in this book with ideas presented in more modern writings (including those of this author).
A must read! January 4, 2005
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
This book was required reading for a defensive handgun course I took nearly 20 years ago and still remains relevant today. My copy is all dog-eared and marked-up, as I have referred to it many, many times over the years. Among other things, it answers the all important question, "when can I pull the trigger and stay out of jail." This tome is well written; sound advice by Massad Ayoob, one of the world's leading authorities on weaponry. It covers several important subjects such as common sense about carrying guns, guns in your store, guns in your car, guns in your home, guns on the street, how to choose a defensive firearm, basic gun fighting techniques, what caliber bullet is appropriate for self-defense, and gun safety. The aftermath of violence section is also outstanding.
There are two minor drawbacks to this otherwise outstanding tome. The first, which could be easily corrected with a visit to your local gun shop for more information (or an update to the book), is that technology has changed a bit since it's original release. For example, the Glock handgun, the 40 S&W caliber bullet, and pre-fragmented self-defense ammunition all did not exist at that time. The second is that the section on women and guns is somewhat sexist and not particularly accurate. For example, it suggests that "...if you do work up to the .38, lean way forward into the recoil." My 110-pound wife shoots a .357 just fine, thank you very much.
Overall this is an outstanding work that all gun owners should read.
Lawrence Kane
Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction
The most important facts are here. December 23, 2004
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Too often, authors provide facts and figures on the mechanics of self-defense and they leave out the most important part. This book is one of the few that addresses what is important.
You can go to any shop, gun range, shooting school or so called expert; to learn about the best gun, the best carry method, the best caliber and the best techniques.
But you will seldom hear about what you will experience physically, emotionally and psychologically. You won't hear the facts of the real aftermath. If you want the truth--buy the book. And read. And learn.
 Good--But Dated December 18, 2004
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Massad Ayoob is one of the best gun writers around. "In The Gravest Extreme" is the seminal work on the topic of concealed carry and the use of handguns for self-defense.
Nevertheless, this book is in dire need of revision. It has not been updated since its publication in 1980. As a result, many popular new calibers (such as the .40 S&W and the 10MM) and more recent gun designs (like the ever-popular GLOCK) are not covered. While the book still contains useful information on the justified use of deadly force and the basics of carrying a concealed weapon, it has been overshadowed by Chris Bird's "The Concealed Handgun Manual". Bird covers the same material as Ayoob, only in much greater depth and with an emphasis on more recent calibers and handgun innovations. Bird also goes into the many varieties of holsters availiable and discusses current concealed carry laws in all 50 states.
In short, Ayoob's was a groundbreaking book--but Bird's is better and much more current.
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