What's on your reading list?

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Mastrogiacomo

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After a break away from the range due to financial constraints, I'm getting back into shooting. I wanted to expand my library on guns and self defense so to start off the new year right, I just bought "Facing Violence" by Rory Miller. After I get through that I'm planning on getting "Principles of Self Defense" by Jeff Cooper and "Defensive Living" by Ed Lovette.

What's everyone else reading for 2014?

Laura
 
Currently reading, "The Operators" (about the mess in Afghanistan, General McChrystal, etc). I'm casually working through it due to time constraints, but enjoying it so far.
 
Recently finished Force Decisions by Rory Miller, and in my opinion, is a "should read" for anyone who carries. Increased my understanding and education in needed areas. (LE Officers probably know most of what he writes, but it's a good read and you would probably like it too).
 
Just finished:

Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior

HIGHLY recommend!

Looking forward to reading:

More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws, Third Edition

Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected

On Combat, The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace

and

Stay in the Fight!! Warriors Guide to the Combat Pistol
 
Devils Guard by George Elford.

German SS troops who wound up in the French Foreign Legion in Vietnam.

May God bless,
Dwight
 
I finished Adam Winkler's Gunfight a couple of weeks ago and just started Creeker by Linda Scott DeRosia. Creeker isn't about firearms though.
 
Damn Few....

Damn Few was a good read. :D
Denver knows his stuff & served as the CO of the US Navy BUD/S program so he's able to select & train the next generation of SpecWar troops.

A interesting point he makes in the non fiction book is how the will or ability to deploy lethal force is not a guarantee. Trainees or selection candidates can be bodybuilders, PhDs or IPSC champs but if they can't shoot & move under duress, then they are not going to cut it.

Former SEAL Dick Couch wrote a few good books about US Navy SEALs.
First SEAL by Roy Bhiem(check spelling) is worth a read too.

Clyde
 
I read American Sniper some time ago (it's very good, though it might outrage some that have tender sensibilities), and I intend to read Lone Survivor this year, as well. In the Gravest Extreme is another I would like to read.
 
for xmas from my daughter: Shooting Blanks, fact's don't matter to the gun ban crowd. Alan Gottlieb and Dave Workman. lot's of good information when dealing with Anti's.
 
I just finished Emily Gets Her Gun. It was excellent, with more details about her fight for her 2A rights.

It also convinced me that District of Columbia is not part of America.

I got it from the library, but I just may buy a copy for myself.
 
Looking forward to "No Second Place Winner" by Jordan but would give my right nut for a reasonably priced copy of "Hell, I was there! by Keith.
 
Other gun related titles....

A few other gun related titles include American Gunfight by Steven Hunter(Point of Impact, Soft Target). The book is a non fiction account of a plot to kill President Truman by two political activists from PR.

John Plaster(US Army Reserve, retired) wrote a great non fiction book about the MAC-V-SOG. Plaster served in the special ops unit & goes into detail about the weapons, gear & missions. Plaster went on to become a US Army officer & gun-writer working mostly with snipers/sharpshooters.

Former US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle(who was murdered in Texas by a USMC veteran) also had a new non fiction book about firearms. To my knowledge, Kyle's widow finished the book & part of the profits go to help US veterans/family members of combat veterans.

One Perfect Op is a good book. It offers insight into how real tier one special ops are done by US Navy SEALs & specwar units.

Clyde
 
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