For any other bookworms in here, I’ll start with my reading list…
On the laws and legalities of carrying a firearm for self-defense:
- The Law of Self Defense by Andrew Branca*
- Deadly Force by Massad Ayoob*
Self-defense, non-firearm-related
- The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker*
- When Violence Is the Answer by Tim Larkin
- Facing Violence by Rory Miller
- Violence of Mind by Varg Freborn
- What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People by Joe Navarro*
General health & wellness
- Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe*
- Bigger Leaner Stronger by Mike Matthews
- How Not to Die by Michael Greger*
Firearm technique and training
- The Perfect Pistol Shot by Albert League*
- Strategies and Standards for Defensive Handgun Training by Karl Rehn and John Daub
- Navy SEAL Shooting by Chris Sajnog
- Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals by Brian Enos
- Combat Shooting by Massad Ayoob
- Dry Fire Reloaded by Ben Stoeger
Gunsmithing misc
- AR-15 Rifle Builder’s Manual by Bob Reaser
I definitely have some favorites and some “mehhhs” out of this list… I’ve put asterisks next to the ones I’m particularly enthusiastic about. If you want more details or a synopsis of any of these just ask!