Principles of Personal Defense

by Jeff Cooper

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It is a classic, timeless work, encap - sulated in a clear, concise, and succinct form. And like a twentieth-century Western Civilization equivalent of Musashi's seventeenth- century Book of Five Rings, it should be read, studied, and then periodically reread and restudied. No matter how many times you read it, you will always find one more pearl of wisdom that you missed during the last read. Principles of Personal Defense is the fighting man's guide to mental conditioning - plain and show more simple. And there is no better work on the subject - period. Maybe the Glory Days are gone, and Baby's throaty roar no longer rings out over the Yavapai hills, but the wisdom and knowledge are laid out in print for perpetuity. All you have to do is read and learn ... show less

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puck137 5 reviews

Short, sweet, and to the point. It is not eloquent or poetic in language but that doesn't matter when the subject is something so dear to you as defense of you and your loved ones.

Nov 4, 2023

lubiedo 7 reviews

Simple and straightforward booklet. Covers different aspects of self and situational awareness as well as self defense. Could have more examples or situations to expand the descriptions of each principle.

Jan 25, 2021

cwebb 1,597 reviews

Short book, but more than enough information to save your life

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Apr 4, 2013

cwebb 1,597 reviews

Short book, but more than enough information to save your life

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Sep 6, 2012