Thank God I Had a Gun

True Accounts of Self-Defense

By Chris Bird

SPORTS & RECREATION

250 Pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

Trade Paper, $19.95 (US $19.95) (CA $23.95)

Publication Date: July 2006

ISBN 9780965678452

Rights: WOR

Privateer Publications (Jul 2006)

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Overview

Tales of everyday people defending their lives

This collection of true stories examines incidents involving the use of firearms by ordinary citizens for personal protection against criminals. Three basic types of events are discussed: armed defense at home, at work, and in a public place. Each episode is explored in detail, with a look at the citizen involved as well as how their defensive actions aided them or could be improved. From convenience-store robberies to police arrests gone awry, these stories provide memorable reminders of firearm self-defense dos and don'ts.

Reviews

"There is much to be learned from Chris' painstaking, detailed research. I recommend this book highly." —Massad Ayoob, director, Lethal Force Institute

"Wow! 'Riveting' may be an overused word...but it is perfectly descriptive of the stories that Chris has compiled." —Suzanna Hupp, Texas state representative

"Great true stories that spark a self-analytical What would I have done?" —Jerry Patterson, Texas land commissioner

"If you don't own a firearm for personal protection, you need to read this book." —Combat Handguns magazine

"The humanity of Bird's subjects . . . left me with a warm feeling toward these survivors, and regrets for the one who did not make it." —Women & Guns magazine

"I am deeply impressed with the book by Chris Bird." —GunNews

"Like I said, ya gotta read the book. It's a purchase I don't think you'll regret." —American Handgunner magazine

Author Biography

Chris Bird is the author of The Concealed Handgun Manual, a former police reporter for the San Antonio Express-News, a certified concealed-handgun instructor, and a director of the Texas Concealed Handgun Association. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.

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