Armed Response: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Firearms for Self-Defense (Paperback)

~ David Kenik (Author)
Key Phrases: action beats reaction, gun grabbers, liner lock, Body Alarm Reaction, Concealed Carry Clothiers, Officer Smith (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"An excellent starting text for the first-time gun owner or the citizen just beginning to explore armed self-defense." -- Massad Ayoob, Director, Lethal Force Institute

"An excellent starting text for the first-time gun owner or the citizen just beginning to explore armed self-defense." --Massad Ayoob, Director, Lethal Force Institute

"Armed Response is a must read for every gun owner." -- Alan Gottlieb, Founder, Second Amendment Foundation

"Armed Response is a must read for every gun owner." --Alan Gottlieb, Founder, Second Amendment Foundation

"Armed Response is the best and most complete overview of defensive shooting that I have seen." -- Ralph Mroz, Training Director, Police Officers Safety Association

"Armed Response is the best and most complete overview of defensive shooting that I have seen." --Ralph Mroz, Training Director, Police Officers Safety Association

Product Description

This book is written for those who have taken or may take the ultimate responsibility of the protection of themselves and the ones they love. It is the most comprehensive guide to using firearms for self-defense.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Merril Press; Com edition (May 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936783451
• ISBN-13: 978-0936783451
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,266 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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71 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Overview for Novice to Expert, August 13, 2006

By	Lodge2 (Texas) - See all my reviews

David Kenick does a great job of covering most of the major issues you must consider if you are going to carry a firearm for self defense.

He starts off by discussing the misconceptions people have regarding police protection, the Body Alarm Reaction, the fact that action always beats reaction and empty hands defensive skills. He then covers the basics of gun handling - safety, trigger systems, jams and malfunctions, concealed carry, drawing from a holster, etc... The final parts of the book cover competitions, consequences of a shooting, other safety tools and gun control.

Some unique items in this book you will not find in others...what to do after the bad guy drops his weapon and surrenders? The reality that empty hands skills are necessary regardless of what you carry and a realistic discussion on stopping power and ammunition selection.

Overall, this is a very good book written by a responsible citizen. His lack of affiliation with law enforcement and the military, unlike many self defense authors, makes the book easier to read and understand.

51 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Secret knowledge about guns for self defense can be yours, December 29, 2005

By	Janet Guffey (Plano, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For a gun owner or potential gun owner, there are so many necessary things to be learned. That there are so many things to know that it may, at times, just seem like noise. Here is a well written, clear and concise exciting new book that cuts through the static. One that comes in loud and clear.

What is owning a gun for self-defense really about? This book, among other things, is about understanding what responsible use of lethal force is about. It's also about the possible threats to your survival and constantly assessing their potential impact on your situation.

One of the best chapters in this book is about the dreadful impact of using your gun for self defense. Paper targets cannot shoot back or lunge forward with a knife. Your assailant may, can, probably will.

The book cuts through much of the hype and just plain wrong information that issues from gun publications and, worse, from Hollywood.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars some pretty good ovservations and tactics, February 10, 2006

By	RobBert (Lexington KY) - See all my reviews

I enjoyed the book, but as with all books of this nature it does rehash some of the same principles that all of the books do.

Particurally it covers the standard safety and clearing sections that most other books include as well. Not that this is necessarily bad, as new readers will be happy to potentially pick up some new pointers, but again this material might not be of much benefit to people who are allready CCWing.

I did enjoy, and find particurally helpfull, Ayoob's discussion on the consequences of having to defend onself, as well as his analysis of the steps to take in this type of situation. He was helpful in determining how to conduct oneself immediately after the situation, and the effects of certain phrased sentences/statements.


Overall its a good starting choice if you are considering purchasing a book of this nature, but if you allready have multiple ones, you might want to flip through this book to determine if there is any additional beneficial information.


Some good sections of the book that I found helpful:

Responsible use of Force- This included classifications, situations, etc.

Discussion of Trigger systems- nothing really new here, but nice to have it included in one concise reference.

Properties of Survival- discusses the color system of alertness