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IN THE LINE OF FIRE: A Working Cop's Guide to Pistolcraft Written by Mike Conti, Director of Saber Group, Inc. Published by Paladin Press, 1997
Paladin Press is currently offering this book again! From the Publisher: By reading and mastering the information on weapon selection, stopping power, carry systems, combat reloading, stoppages and malfunctions, stances and grips, as well as Conti's "secrets" to accurate aimed shooting, working cops can increase the odds of ending their patrols alive and uninjured.
Spec's: 8.5"x11", photos, illus., softcover, 184 pp., ISBN 1-58160-297-9 OVERVIEW While doing the research for this book, Conti began to realize that a major part of the problem with the majority of police firearms training programs was that a critical component—fear—had been left out of them or employed improperly. He also began to examine police firearms training methodologies from a different perspective, using skills gained as an investigator to analyze the obvious training failures that have plagued the police industry nationwide for more than forty years. The trail eventually lead him to some surprising conclusions, and the development of the “New Paradigm” Police Firearms Training Program. REVIEWS OF IN THE LINE OF FIRE
Chief of Police Magazine The sub-title of this book says it all... "A Working Cop’s Guide to Pistolcraft." One might also add, "CCW Holders Handbook." This is complete coverage of the subject. Reduced to simple terms and liberally illustrated by the photographs of Al Pereira, we find detailed information on such subjects as weapon selection, stopping power, carry systems, reloading in combat, stoppages (jams), stances, grips and Conti’s own method of accurate aimed fire … PLUS! Even well-seasoned officers will benefit from Conti’s effort, as a back to basics review never hurts. CCW holders will find this the ideal primer, giving them the benefit of a street cop’s experience and knowledge. An all encompassing down-to-earth instructional manual. Most highly recommended. - Reviewed by Dan O. Sabath, Nov/Dec 1997
S.W.A.T. Magazine Michael Conti is very qualified to speak on the subject of law enforcement firearms training. With over 11 years of experience on the job, he has served in uniform patrol, undercover narcotics, high-crime area policing and on his department's tactical team, just to mention a few assignments. After attending numerous training courses and picking up many instructor certifications, Michael has been able to observe techniques both in the classroom environment and on the street (where it counts). With this knowledge, he has been able to form some definite opinions about what works and what doesn't. In his new book, In the Line of Fire, A Working Cop's Guide to Pistolcraft, he shares with the reader information it has taken him over a decade to obtain. In the Line of Fire is a 163-page book which contains enough information to easily be a book twice that length. The reason it isn't is that the author does an excellent job of cutting through the superfluous BS so often encountered in books of this type. People who have actually "been and done" are not prone to attempt to impress others with war stories. Therefore, the techniques and tactics presented in In the Line of Fire are straightforward and easily understood. In 17 chapters, Conti covers most every aspect of pistolcraft—from the selection of weapons, to carry gear (both duty and concealed), to marksmanship, to training. One thing which really sets In the Line of Fire apart from other texts is the fact that it has been written by a street cop for other street cops, and it is realistic in both its approach and format. If your primary concern with handguns is winning a brass cup at a local "combat match", and then bragging about your prowess with weapons, don't waste your money on this book! The chapters, such as the one dealing with weapon retention, cover problems found in the real world—and in the real world, gamesmen only end up putting money in the pockets of those who own cemeteries and cut headstones for a living. If however, staying alive on the street and coming home to your wife and kids is important to you, then this book probably belongs in your library. Inside its pages a reader will find valuable information on topics such as mental preparation for the lethal force encounter, problems for the left-handed shooter, basic tactical employment of the weapon, and the aftermath of the lethal force encounter. Each of the book's chapters are interesting and informative. For example, Chapter 12, "Aftermath of the Lethal Force Encounter", has subcategories including: Preparation-Mental and Spiritual, At the Scene, The Media, Attitude, Returning to the Scene, Aftermath, The Other Side of the Coin, and a Shots-Fired-Subject-Down Response Guide. In the Line of Fire, A Working Cop's Guide to Pistolcraft obviously can't win a deadly force encounter for you, but it may help you prepare to prevail if it ever becomes necessary. Remember: Train for the worst and hope for the best. - "S.W.A.T. Library", Review by Denny Hansen, July 1998
The Police Marksman Written by a working street cop and certified firearms defensive tactics trainer, this manual delivers what it promises. The text is divided into two main sections. Section One is comprised of 16 chapters ranging from concealed carry options, marksmanship, and mental preparation, all the way through stoppage drills, unintentional discharges and weapon retention skills. Section Two is a whole chapter on training courses which include live-fire drills, reduced light shooting, moving target courses and muscle memory exercises. Among the things that this author finds impressive is the fact that the chapter that deals with unintentional discharges does not use the word “accidental.” Usually they're "negligent" discharges rather than "accidental" ones. The chapter on training discusses "The Officer as a Moving Target." While still controversial among some trainers, the idea of teaching cops to "shoot on the move" is important; and Mike points out, it can be taught safely if done right. Two excellent chapters that one might not expect to find in a manual dedicated to pistolcraft include the aftermath of the lethal force encounter and one on guns and knives. Both were very complete in their discussions of these relevant topics. The extensive use of very professional photographs (over 190) by noted UPI photographer Al Pereira makes the concepts and techniques discussed in the book very understandable. All in all, I can honestly recommend this manual to any officer interested in learning more about safe tactical firearms handling. This is Mike Conti's first book. I'm eagerly waiting his second. - Reviewed by Dave Grossi, July/Aug 1998
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