Table of Contents
Foreword Rob Pincus 4
Acknowledgments 6
Introduction: The worst-case scenario - What we train for, and why 7
Section 1 Operating the Revolver
Chapter 1 A word about safety 16
Chapter 2 The revolver's advantage in defensive shooting 18
Chapter 3 Trigger control: the key to double action success 27
Chapter 4 Reloading the revolver 43
Chapter 5 Ammunition for defensive shooting 84
Section 2 Using the Revolver in Self Defense
Chapter 6 Realities of defense shooting 94
Chapter 7 Your body's natural reactions 102
Chapter 8 Understanding "efficient" 110
Chapter 9 Making decisions efficiently 116
Chapter 10 Managing scarcity 124
Chapter 11 Foundations - grasp and stance 129
Chapter 12 What is precision in defensive shooting? 135
Chapter 13 The balance of speed and precision 146
Chapter 14 Eyes and sights: The defensive sighting continuum 156
Chapter 15 Drawing the revolver 167
Chapter 16 Can you or should you? 179
Chapter 17 After shooting, assess! 186
Chapter 18 Dealing with multiple aggressors 193
Chapter 19 Integrity in training 197
Chapter 20 Training in context 204
Chapter 21 Choosing a training course 208
Chapter 22 Practicing realistically 215
Appendix A Respectful Irreverence 234
Appendix B References 237
