Combat Gunfighting [Paperback]

Michael T. Rayburn (Author), Rayburn Law Enforcement Training (Editor, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 3, 2008

This book takes a realistic look at firearms training, and gives you the skills you need to survive a deadly force confrontation.

Editorial Reviews

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An EXCELLENT piece of work! I do believe that this book fills a unique hole in available resources in the shooting field. I m honored to have had a chance to look at it. I love the pit-bull drill! I ll be doing that drill myself the next time I m on the range! Again, a GREAT book and a major contribution to the field. Dave Grossman Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Army (Ret.) Author of several books including the Pulitzer Prize nominated, On Killing Director, Killology Research Group --Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

Combat Gunfighting is a work of common sense and hard-headed clarity. Officer Michael T. Rayburn has written the definitive book on the subject of the close quarters fight and how to prepare for such an event. Read this book, follow its principles, absorb its lessons, and your ability to prevail in a deadly confrontation increases with exponential power. Eric L. Haney Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army (Ret.) Founding member of the elite, Delta Force. Author of, Inside Delta Force Creator and producer of the CBS television series, The Unit --Command SGT. Major Eric L. Haney

It is without a doubt the most fundamental information contained between two covers that I have ever seen. I feel this book can benefit any level of gun toting professional, as well as assist anyone, on any level, in advancing his or her application of fundamental skill. Which, is exactly what we are all trying to achieve. Bill Porter Michigan State Police (Ret.) Training Coordinator, Smith & Wesson Academy --Bill Porter, S&W Academy

About the Author

Michael T. Rayburn is an experienced trainer and a gifted writer having numerous articles, and the author of two other books that are considered required reading in a number of Police Academies across the country, and in other parts of the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 347 pages
• Publisher: Rayburn Law Enforcement Training; 1st edition (January 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0980248809
• ISBN-13: 978-0980248807
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,095,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for those who wish to carry a firearm, March 10, 2008

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Gary Slider (West Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Combat Gunfighting (Paperback)

This book should be read by everyone who carries a firearm. It takes you through everything involved. The myths of self defense shootings are debunked and the reality of the physical, psychological and legal issues involved in a self defense shooting are put in terms that the beginner to expert can understand and appreciate.
Michael Rayburn has included over 30 drills and shooting scenarios for practice to sharpen all the skills needed in a deadly force encounter. Illustrations and photos show how the drills and scenarios are to run to get the most benefit from them. As an NRA Instructor and having put close to one thousand people through the NRA Personal Protection Course and co-owner of www.handgunlaw.us I highly recommend "Combat Gunfighting," and will recommend it to all my students.

Gary Slider
New Martinsville WV 26155
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4.0 out of 5 stars Clear And Concise Manual for Combat Gunfighting, November 4, 2010

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H. J. Rossi (Shawnee Mission, KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Combat Gunfighting (Paperback)

In the spirit of full discloser, I must admit that I am a confirmed point shooter and agree with most all of Michael Rayburn's theories of combat shooting.

Having spent 30 years in some of the nations bad neighborhoods, I have had 4 serious draw-downs beyond Marine Corps combat duty overseas. In evaluating these experiences, I found that in all of the cases, as my weapon was presented, I had both eyes open and were fixed on the opponent's hands with only one exception....an assault by a fully fight-trained Pit Bull.

In Michael Rayburn's 347-page book "Combat Gunfighting", he describes in some detail what happens under a full adrenalin dump, with one critical detail that most weapon trainers miss...... the fact that the chin will drop to protect the shooter's throat. As your weapon is presented, the shooter aligns the slide with a small focal point between his nose and the bottom of his chin. This small area is important, and you must find the spot in your presentation where you will be bringing the pistol to.....every time it is presented.

A vast array of other skills are discussed, such as Phase I and II pistol jams, the differences between tactical and speed reloading, along with "officer injured" scenarios and how to overcome these real-life shooting problems.

Many photos and drills are presented. This is a must for the serious law enforcement or civilian shooter, and it is my pleasure to recommend this manual and award it a strong 4.8 star effort.

Rossi

5.0 out of 5 stars combat gunfighting, August 13, 2009

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Bruce E. Blough "Skip" (Vegas Baby) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Combat Gunfighting (Paperback)

Excellent source material for those who want to upgrade their skills with Concealed Carry Weapons.