Ronald J. Adams

'A must for Law enforcement officers.,,This book deals with the positive tactics officers can employ on the street to effectively use thier own firearms to defeat those of assailants. Over 400 detailed reports of OIS's and over 50 agencies surveyed.' Satisfaction ensured. No dust cover.. Thank you..-Scott Engedal

I am amazed that only two other people have reviewed this text. And to give it a bad review?! What are you thinking? My copy is the 23rd printing! What does that tell you about it? It is unfortunate for today's officers that this series is out of print. This is part of a three book series. The other two are Tactics for Criminal Patrol and The Tactical Edge. These texts were referenced as a source for some of the training at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy as of the winter of 2000. I'll grant you that the photos and stories are old, but no less important in the lessons they teach. This book was not meant to be a coffee table reader (graphic photos and text). It (and its two companion texts) were meant to keep cops alive. Well, so far I haven't died! This may not be the end all, be all of tactics manuals, but it is good. It survived in print for at least 19 years. The publisher went under sometime in the last decade. This is a classic in its field.-a. Moubray

I bought this book in the hopes that, as a concealed weapons holder, there might be some useful bits to learn. As expected, though, the book is heavily centered on techniques and procedures that I would never encounter. Nonetheless, the book is a fascinating read on why police officers behave the way that they do, with numerous examples of police officers who died when they let their judgment lapse.

The downside is this book is very out of date. Published in 1980, the book could use an update that includes more modern procedures and weapons usage. Regardless, it's worth a read by anyone in the law enforcement field.

If you're a law enforcement officer and you haven't read this book, your academy instructors and your trainers have done you an incredible disservice.

I can't say much more beyond what has already been said about this bible of patrol tactics.

Charles Remberg, Ron Adams and Thomas McTernan focused on the trials and tribulations of the front line of law enforcement, when others wanted to focus on the specialty skill sets, like SWAT, Narcotics Investigations, etc.

And while the authors surely touch on these things, and even cross over the same topics others have, they focus on those that are wearing a uniform and responding to radio calls day in, and day out.

We all know the world is an unpredictable place, and this book intends to provide certain solutions in uncertain environments.

Read it, know it, impart it, and most all, apply it!-Ballantyne

Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Student, or Concealed Carry Permit-Holder.....you should read this book. The author takes you step-by-step through scenario after scenario and shows you how to be prepared and stay prepared for that confrontation that you hope never happens--and how to live to talk about it.-A Customer

Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
I Tactics for survival
1 Them and us
2 Confrontation
Patterns of encounter
Suspects who shoot
Officer attitudes
The survival state of mind
3 Approach to danger
Building approach
Room approach
Field interrogation
Traffic stops
Firearms readiness
4 Light control
Building lights
Flashlight
Vehicle lights
Improving night vision
5 Verbal challenge
Suspect control
Officer identification
Apologies
6 Use of surprise
Exiting the kill zone
Movement inside the kill zone
Close-up surprise
Firearm retention
Disarming
Practice
7 Cover awareness
Cover and concealment
Evaluating choices
Changing cover
Position and grips
Patrol car as cover
Penetration power
'Blowing' cover
8 shooting technique
Instinct shooting
Multiple adversaries
Center mass
Richochet shooting
Muzzle flash
Unpredictable reactions
9 Reloading under fire
Efficient recovery
Revolver
Semi-automiatic
Shotgun
Back-up gun
10 Final approach
Disarming
Incapacitation
Approach position
Handcuffing
Searching for firearms
Remaining alert
Recovering firearms
Departing the scene
11 After-burn
Passages
Self-help
Therapy
Helping others
II Basics that strengthen tactics
12 Protective equipment
Body armor
Service holsters
Cross-draw holsters
Back-up/off-duty holsters
Cartridge carriers
Leather care
13 Fireams control
Basic safety
Transporting firearms
Wild shots
Ammunition control
Customizing
Handling with care
Correcting malfunctions
Home security
14 Cleaning
Preliminaries
Revolver
Semi-automatic
Shot-gun
Ammunition precautions
15 Serviceability check list
Revolver
Semi-automatic
Shotgun
A note on dry firing
16 Physical fitness
Exercises
Sports
Additional reading
Photo credits
About the authors… (lisätietoja)