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Introduction
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Preface
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Self-Defense & Preparation
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How to Use This Book
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I. PART I — RESPONSIBILITY FIRST (THE FOUNDATION)
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1. The Purpose of a Defensive Handgun
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2. The Four Safety Rules (Non-Negotiable)
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3. The Legal, Moral, and Aftermath Reality
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4. Range Culture: How to Train Without Getting Hurt
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II. PART II — CHOOSING THE TOOL (SIMPLE BEATS FANCY)
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5. Choosing a Defensive Handgun You Can Run
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6. Caliber Talk: What Matters in 2026
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7. Ammunition, Magazines, and Reliability
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8. The Holster Is a Safety Device
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9. Modern Sight Systems (Irons and Red Dots)
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III. PART III — THE FUNDAMENTALS THAT PRODUCE HITS
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10. The Three Secrets of Getting Hits
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11. Grip and Recoil Control (No White-Knuckle Syndrome)
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12. Trigger Control and Reset (Speed That Stays Accurate)
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13. Stance and Upper-Body Structure (Find Your Sweet Spot)
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14. Calling Your Shots (Seeing What the Gun Did)
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IV. PART IV — SAFE WEAPON HANDLING THAT HOLDS UP UNDER STRESS
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15. Loading, Unloading, and Chamber Checks (Safely)Chapter
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16. Presentation From the Holster (The Five-Count)
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17. Re-Holstering Without Injury
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18. After-Action Habits (Breaking Tunnel Vision)
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V. PART V — KEEPING THE GUN RUNNING (PRACTICAL, NON-TACTICAL)
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19. Malfunctions: The Three Categories That Matter
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20. Reloads: “Lull” vs. “Empty”
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VI. PART VI — PRACTICE THAT WORKS (MEASURABLE, MODERN, REALISTIC)
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21. The Baseline Practice Standard
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22. Dry Practice Plan (10 Minutes, 3–5 Days per Week)
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23. Live Fire Plan (One Box to Two Boxes)
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24. Skill Checks (Standards Without Ego)
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25. Your Maintenance Plan (Staying Sharp)
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Selecting Quality Training
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Old Wisdom on Modern Responsibility
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About the Author
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