--- product_id: 42966660 title: "Straight Talk on Armed Defense: What the Experts Want You to Know" price: "VT9572" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/42966660-straight-talk-on-armed-defense-what-the-experts-want-you store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Straight Talk on Armed Defense: What the Experts Want You to Know **Price:** VT9572 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Straight Talk on Armed Defense: What the Experts Want You to Know - **How much does it cost?** VT9572 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/42966660-straight-talk-on-armed-defense-what-the-experts-want-you) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Straight Talk on Armed Defense: What the Experts Want You to Know [Ayoob, Massad] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Straight Talk on Armed Defense: What the Experts Want You to Know Review: this book did not disappoint. This book shines both for the new reader ... - My first book I ever read about the legalities of self-defense and the use of lethal force was Massad Ayoob's book "Deadly Force". The book was incredible and, as for many before me, fundamentally changed the way I viewed self-defense. When I saw "Straight Talk on Armed Defense" was released I immediately purchased it because I have been consistently impressed with the quality of work that Massad Ayoob puts out. As the other reviewers have mentioned, this book did not disappoint. This book shines both for the new reader who is just learning about the nuances of armed self-defense, as well as for the seasoned reader who is already familiar with the concepts. For the new person, this book is a great overview of the many facets involved in armed defense. As each author mentions, there is more to self-defense than just buying a gun and hoping for the best. Understanding criminal psychology, relevant crime data, peri/post-incident physiology and psychology, criminal/civil trial dynamics, effective self-defense training, etc. are all necessary pieces of the self-defense puzzle. For the seasoned reader/practitioner, I believe this book is still immensely useful because it serves as an excellent checklist. I once read somewhere that it's helpful to ask yourself three questions when examining an action: 1) Am I doing it? 2) Am I doing it enough? 3) Have I mastered it? As I went through each chapter of the book, I found that asking myself those three questions was very powerful. Some chapters I found that I could comfortably answer yes to at least the first two questions, whereas other chapters revealed major areas of opportunity for me. The chapters aren't meant to be exhaustive treatises on the subject at hand, but rather a compendium of subjects that the responsible armed defender should familiarize themselves with. One of my favorite aspects of this book was the last chapter called "Moving Forward" - I wish every book had a chapter like this! In the chapter, Massad answers the question that everyone has when they get to the end of a book: "Now what?" Massad answers that by pointing the reader to a treasure trove of resources for additional study. Book recommendations, websites, articles, training courses, and lesser force options are provided to allow for further exploration by the interested reader. Many of the recommendations will be familiar to readers of Massad Ayoob's work, but I sense most readers will walk away with at least a couple of new resources to check out. As should be clear, I'm very impressed with this book and highly recommend it. I appreciate the unique approach that Massad and Co. took with this latest offering. If you're serious about protecting "you and yours" - and I mean "protecting" in every sense of that word - then this book deserves a place in your library. Review: Better Than a Month of YouTube Videos! - Massad Ayoob is one of, if not the, foremost trainers of armed self-defense today. Not only does he train citizens in how to shoot accurately and safely while under stress, half or more of his curriculum is devoted to the legal aspects of a self-defense shooting. His MAG40 class has been called "The one class to take, if you can take only one." In this book he has assembled an amazing group of fellow experts to address various aspects of armed self defense, each of them covering areas that they are known as experts in. The synopsis covers that ground, so I won't reiterate it; suffice to say, the average gun owner may not have heard of many or even most of the contributors to this book, but this is truly an all-star cast. While two or more of these experts will be assembled in the same location, it's usually for industry events. There are one or two annual training events that many of them will attend and present at together, but they are usually sold out well in advance, not to mention not widely advertised. This book is a welcome substitute for those of us who would like to attend such an event but cannot, as well as an introduction to the deeper subjects of armed self defense for the beginner. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #341,796 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #226 in Shooting in Hunting #230 in Sports Reference (Books) #21,042 in Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (285) | | Dimensions | 6 x 1 x 9 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1440247544 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1440247545 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 256 pages | | Publication date | June 8, 2017 | | Publisher | Gun Digest Books | ## Images ![Straight Talk on Armed Defense: What the Experts Want You to Know - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xn3ipVQhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this book did not disappoint. This book shines both for the new reader ... *by M***T on June 24, 2017* My first book I ever read about the legalities of self-defense and the use of lethal force was Massad Ayoob's book "Deadly Force". The book was incredible and, as for many before me, fundamentally changed the way I viewed self-defense. When I saw "Straight Talk on Armed Defense" was released I immediately purchased it because I have been consistently impressed with the quality of work that Massad Ayoob puts out. As the other reviewers have mentioned, this book did not disappoint. This book shines both for the new reader who is just learning about the nuances of armed self-defense, as well as for the seasoned reader who is already familiar with the concepts. For the new person, this book is a great overview of the many facets involved in armed defense. As each author mentions, there is more to self-defense than just buying a gun and hoping for the best. Understanding criminal psychology, relevant crime data, peri/post-incident physiology and psychology, criminal/civil trial dynamics, effective self-defense training, etc. are all necessary pieces of the self-defense puzzle. For the seasoned reader/practitioner, I believe this book is still immensely useful because it serves as an excellent checklist. I once read somewhere that it's helpful to ask yourself three questions when examining an action: 1) Am I doing it? 2) Am I doing it enough? 3) Have I mastered it? As I went through each chapter of the book, I found that asking myself those three questions was very powerful. Some chapters I found that I could comfortably answer yes to at least the first two questions, whereas other chapters revealed major areas of opportunity for me. The chapters aren't meant to be exhaustive treatises on the subject at hand, but rather a compendium of subjects that the responsible armed defender should familiarize themselves with. One of my favorite aspects of this book was the last chapter called "Moving Forward" - I wish every book had a chapter like this! In the chapter, Massad answers the question that everyone has when they get to the end of a book: "Now what?" Massad answers that by pointing the reader to a treasure trove of resources for additional study. Book recommendations, websites, articles, training courses, and lesser force options are provided to allow for further exploration by the interested reader. Many of the recommendations will be familiar to readers of Massad Ayoob's work, but I sense most readers will walk away with at least a couple of new resources to check out. As should be clear, I'm very impressed with this book and highly recommend it. I appreciate the unique approach that Massad and Co. took with this latest offering. If you're serious about protecting "you and yours" - and I mean "protecting" in every sense of that word - then this book deserves a place in your library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better Than a Month of YouTube Videos! *by K***N on June 9, 2017* Massad Ayoob is one of, if not the, foremost trainers of armed self-defense today. Not only does he train citizens in how to shoot accurately and safely while under stress, half or more of his curriculum is devoted to the legal aspects of a self-defense shooting. His MAG40 class has been called "The one class to take, if you can take only one." In this book he has assembled an amazing group of fellow experts to address various aspects of armed self defense, each of them covering areas that they are known as experts in. The synopsis covers that ground, so I won't reiterate it; suffice to say, the average gun owner may not have heard of many or even most of the contributors to this book, but this is truly an all-star cast. While two or more of these experts will be assembled in the same location, it's usually for industry events. There are one or two annual training events that many of them will attend and present at together, but they are usually sold out well in advance, not to mention not widely advertised. This book is a welcome substitute for those of us who would like to attend such an event but cannot, as well as an introduction to the deeper subjects of armed self defense for the beginner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great compilation of writings from some of the greatest luminaries in the armed self-defense field. *by F***K on August 29, 2023* Massad Ayoob has amassed a vast knowledge regarding all aspects of armed self defense to share with the reader. In typical Ayoob style, he presents each knowledge nugget with full attribution to the originator and by enlisting each of these contributors to write the chapter on their respective subjects, he allows the reader to appreciate the depth of real world experience that support each teaching point. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/42966660-straight-talk-on-armed-defense-what-the-experts-want-you](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/42966660-straight-talk-on-armed-defense-what-the-experts-want-you) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*