I've been meaning to write this review for some time. "The Guerrilla Gunfighter" by John Mosby is a different kind of handgun text. The format is in the form of a university term paper, double spaced, and lots of footnotes. Mosby is the nom de plume of an ex-special forces soldier. He's obviously well read. The book emphasizes the rationale of why a handgun would be used, and then how to use said gun. In fact, about a third of the 300 page work focuses on concepts about your tribe, ethical values, etc.
Mosby then transitions to the OODA loop, and how it applies to clandestine pistol carrying. He does a decent job teaching the intracies of situational awareness. He spends only 33 pages on actual firearms, optics, holsters and ammunition. Remember, these are double-spaced pages. Anyways, he finally gets to the mechanics of drawing and firing a pistol, and he does a good job, with photos providing some additional reference. Mosby stresses the fundamentals of shooting, and he breaks down the different actions into "micro-actions". With an emphasis on consistency, Mosby looks at proper grip, natural point of aim, etc. Throughout this last section of the book, Mosby outlines different drills which should improve your performance. He also emphasizes the need for a shot timer, in order to factually determine performance improvements.
Overall, the book doesn't really cover any new ground. The author has some unconventional viewpoints. He advocates carrying all the time, and I agree with him. I think most instructors would advise you to follow the law, even if the law is stupid. But he also seems to be willing to go beyond the law, if he feels his family is in jeopardy. He mentions a road rage incident that outlines his ethical guidelines. I don't know if he's typical, but his "special forces" attitude of him being the meanest, baddest MF'er gets old. I get it, he's a tough dude, but I don't need to read about it every 20 pages or so.
I give the book 3 out of 5 stars. I question whether the book is worth the current price of $55.00, plus shipping. There are better technical books out there, like "The Modern Gunslinger" or "How to Shoot Like a Navy SEAL". If you can find a used copy, it might be worth the read. I'll be keeping the book mostly to refer to the different drills that he describes, otherwise I'll refer to other books.
