Bullseyes Don't Shoot Back

Rating:
Summary: Not on target
Review: First of all, I think that point shooting is a sound technique on close distance. But if I had to make the decision whether to use point shooting or not based on this book only, I would go for aimed fire.

The authors have hard time establishing a reason for using point shooting, and their reasoning is not waterproof. Additionally, when they try to justify point shooting over aimed fire, they fall victim of double standards. For example, they state that point shooting is superior over aimed fire, because when using aimed fire you have to move your legs to engage targets on your sides. Then they emphasize that in point shooting it is imperative to correct your stance by moving your legs when shooting to your sides! Also, they stress that point shooting is superior to all other shooting styles, because it is more stress-proof. Then they state that when shooting over long distances, you should use Weaver stance. The problem is that Weaver is not very stress-proof (a fact even Jack Weaver, the inventor of Weaver stance, has admitted). Where is the logic on that?

This book is not entirely bad, and it's better to have this book than having no book at all on point shooting. It's just that there are better books around than this.

Rating:
Summary: Tactical Firing Solution
Review: I am a recent convert to Applegate.

I have been shooting for some time now, with limited results using frontsite focus, controlled breathing, squeeze trigger, be surprised when the round goes off, blah, blah, blah. The problem is...way to much fine motor skill required. When our heart rate goes to 145 bpm ie adrenilin dump, we enter the gross motor skill zone. All the fine motor skill crap will go out the window...Weaver, Chapmann, Iscosoles, all of it, unless you train for hundreds of hours to create 'muscle memory'. Most of us just don't have time, we will go to gross motor skills, as will most of the 'Experts'.

That's Applegates entire premise, and he is a true WW II combat expert, what is old, is now new, plus it could save your life!

I tried Point Shooting yesterday, fired 250 rounds at 45 feet (beyond the 30' range accuracy of point shooting), it works -BUY THIS BOOK!

PS - Applegate does endorse the Iscosoles stance for distance shooting, only if time allows, or whatever type of fine motor skill stance for that matter, but within 30' - Point Shoot.

Rating:
Summary: Straight, no-nonsense practical advice
Review: This book by two noted personalities in self-defense circles gives lots of practical information on practice of using firearms. Inside, you will find discussions covering topics like techniques, tactics, and training.

Due to the deadly seriousness of the subject matter, I appreciate the concise, no-nonsense style of writing and the practical advice presented in the book. The photos and illustrations are clear and add to the usefullness of the book. While I still think Massad Ayoob's 'In the Gravest Extreme' and 'The Truth About Self protection' are the best books on this subject, this book does a fine job as well.