Massad Ayoob
ARTICLES
Self-Defense Shooting — Preparing for the Aftermath
Was the 10mm Destined to Fail?
INTERESTING STUDY FROM THE FBI
The 1911’s Strengths (and Weaknesses)?
Dangerous 1911 Mistakes I’ve Seen
Why I Don’t Want a Custom 1911
Getting Reacquainted With An Old Favorite...“Lest old acquaintance be forgot …”
RACISM AND UNFAIRNESS IN GUN LAWS
PICKING A SELF-DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Springfield Armory Prodigy Compact - - - A Compact Go-Fast Gun
Ayoob: 1911 — Outdated Hype and Nostalgia?
WHY CHOOSE 1911 – ONE MORE TIME
Firearms handling refresher Part I: Handguns
Firearms handling refresher Part II: Shotguns
Firearms handling refresher Part III: Rifles
UNDERSTANDING WHEN TO USE DEADLY FORCE
GUNSMITH CONCURS ON PET PEEVE --- Massad has told people for years that slamming an auto pistol’s slide closed on an empty chamber is abusive to the gun, and particularly so with the popular 1911 pistol.
Cross-Dominant Handgun Shooting
GOOD ADVICE ON OFF-BODY CARRY---Vicki Farnam has come up with a fascinating protocol for teaching off-body carry for women, whose wardrobes and life-styles are less compatible with concealed handgun carry than those of their brothers.
Massad Ayoob Group MAG Qualifier.docx/
Is the 1911 Dangerous to Carry?
Self-Defense and the Law: Is It Worth it to Carry Concealed Illegally?
Were We Wrong About the “Tactical Turtle”?
Post-Shooting Trauma Realities
THERE’S A TIME TO TALK TO THE PROSECUTOR
How to Draw from a Shoulder Holster
AVOIDING MISTAKEN IDENTITY SHOOTINGS
SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS: THEY AIN’T JUST “RETRO”
The Dangers of Over-Penetrating Bullets
Handgun Optics Lessons ... From the Police ... Tips for Pistol Optics Success
THE LAW AND THE FACTS ARE ON OUR SIDE, BUT WE SHOULD BE USING EMOTION, TOO
Tips and Tactics for Staying Alert and Aware
Tracing the Roots of Tactical Medicine
Handgun Optics Lessons... From the Police - - - Tips for Pistol Optics Success
Do This to Stress-Test Your Gunfight Survival Skills
Don’t Do These Things with Your 1911!
The Rationale for Defensive Hollow Points
Is an Empty Chamber Dangerous?
Is Ankle Carry a Good (or Bad) Idea?
VIDEOS/RECOMMENDED
Nelson Ford has been a gunsmith for 45 years. He has an excellent series of tutorial videos on YouTube.
Don't Talk to the Police? Massad Ayoob's 5 Points after a Self-Defense Shooting.
WHEN ARMED CITIZENS INTERVENE IN MASS MURDERS
Explains Making A Brief Statement After A Self-Defense Shooting.
Carrying a Gun with a Live Round in the Chamber?? Massad Ayoob answers the question.
Gun Semantics with Massad Ayoob - Words Mean Things.
How Massad Ayoob Handles The Gas Station With Situational Awareness