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HulkXD · 11-03-2007, 02:31 PM

I was reading an older thread where MikeTRT asked how many people had read "On Killing" and I was wondering about another couple of books that are must-reads.

The book are "Tactics for Criminal Patrol" and "The Gift of Fear".

"Tactics..." is one of three books by the same author that are kind of along the same lines, but by far is the best of the series.

My personal favorite is "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin DeBecker. It draws upon human instinct and gut feelings and gives us real reasons to trust them. I hope you've all been told that you should always trust your instincts, and that they will get more accurate the longer you work, but this book has stopped me from saying... "That's dumb, I have no reason to feel this way..." and has taught me to just react and think about it later. Also, it's saved my bacon a couple of times, and has kept me from killing someone unneccessarily, as well. Any thoughts on these?

By the way, Mike, I'll hunt for "On Killing" so I can read it asap.

aftershock · 11-03-2007, 03:31 PM

i just starting reading "On killing" so far its very interesting...i am glad a picked it up

kayl · 11-03-2007, 03:34 PM

I also recommend the sequel to "On Killing", "On Combat". Both are brilliant books that you'll be glad to have read. Great to have in a collection!

Mike TRT · 11-03-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HulkXD

I was reading an older thread where MikeTRT asked how many people had read "On Killing" and I was wondering about another couple of books that are must-reads.

The book are "Tactics for Criminal Patrol" and "The Gift of Fear".

"Tactics..." is one of three books by the same author that are kind of along the same lines, but by far is the best of the series.

My personal favorite is "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin DeBecker. It draws upon human instinct and gut feelings and gives us real reasons to trust them. I hope you've all been told that you should always trust your instincts, and that they will get more accurate the longer you work, but this book has stopped me from saying... "That's dumb, I have no reason to feel this way..." and has taught me to just react and think about it later. Also, it's saved my bacon a couple of times, and has kept me from killing someone unneccessarily, as well. Any thoughts on these?

By the way, Mike, I'll hunt for "On Killing" so I can read it asap.

Shane, absolutely read on killing and on combat, outstanding look into the minds of those that kill or may need to......

as far as the book your speaking of, Tactics for criminal patrol is also great reading for LEO's, and its the third in the series by I think, Remsberg, if I remember right, the first two are Street Survival and the Tactical Edge.....all three are great, they're getting a bit old now (I know because Ive had all three since I got on the job) I think they're still sold by Caliber Press......

stay safe

03RangerXLT · 11-03-2007, 11:03 PM

+1 for on killing. Gonna look for On Combat.

HulkXD · 11-04-2007, 12:24 AM

Remsburg is correct, as was the names of the other two books. They still teach the "Tactical Edge" book at the Kentucky Police Academy. I know dude, from experience, if you know what I mean....

I still recommend "The Gift of Fear" over all other books I've read, and I've read hundreds. It was given to me by a former co-worker from the S.O., who's now gone on to be a Federal NCIS agent and is on the 9-11 task force. Please, go get it asap. It will save your life if you are in law enforcement.

03RangerXLT · 11-04-2007, 01:29 AM

Hulk. Interesting. your post count as of me posting this is my badge number. 565. The things you notice at 0330. hmmm, i think I need to sleep now

Mike TRT · 11-04-2007, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HulkXD

Remsburg is correct, as was the names of the other two books. They still teach the "Tactical Edge" book at the Kentucky Police Academy. I know dude, from experience, if you know what I mean....

I still recommend "The Gift of Fear" over all other books I've read, and I've read hundreds. It was given to me by a former co-worker from the S.O., who's now gone on to be a Federal NCIS agent and is on the 9-11 task force. Please, go get it asap. It will save your life if you are in law enforcement.

I will look for the gift of fear.....sounds pretty good, T.Y.

dsump · 11-05-2007, 04:51 AM

I just bought both, on killing and on combat. Which one should I read first?

kayl · 11-05-2007, 06:18 AM

I'd recommend reading them in the order they were published, "On Killing" first, then "On Combat", but it really doesn't matter that much...enjoy!

11-03-2007, 02:31 PM	#1
HulkXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Doing Covert Ops somewhere in KY Posts: 642	Tactics for Criminal Patrol I was reading an older thread where MikeTRT asked how many people had read "On Killing" and I was wondering about another couple of books that are must-reads. The book are "Tactics for Criminal Patrol" and "The Gift of Fear". "Tactics..." is one of three books by the same author that are kind of along the same lines, but by far is the best of the series. My personal favorite is "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin DeBecker. It draws upon human instinct and gut feelings and gives us real reasons to trust them. I hope you've all been told that you should always trust your instincts, and that they will get more accurate the longer you work, but this book has stopped me from saying... "That's dumb, I have no reason to feel this way..." and has taught me to just react and think about it later. Also, it's saved my bacon a couple of times, and has kept me from killing someone unneccessarily, as well. Any thoughts on these? By the way, Mike, I'll hunt for "On Killing" so I can read it asap. __________________ You tell 'em I'm coming, and Hell's coming with me, you hear? Hell's coming with me! Shane Smash!!! What the deuce?

11-03-2007, 03:34 PM	#3
kayl XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WI Posts: 1,252	I also recommend the sequel to "On Killing", "On Combat". Both are brilliant books that you'll be glad to have read. Great to have in a collection! __________________ Have you talked to your XD today?

11-03-2007, 11:03 PM	#5
03RangerXLT XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta area, Georgia Posts: 2,210	+1 for on killing. Gonna look for On Combat. __________________ -John WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!

11-04-2007, 12:24 AM	#6
HulkXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Doing Covert Ops somewhere in KY Posts: 642	Remsburg is correct, as was the names of the other two books. They still teach the "Tactical Edge" book at the Kentucky Police Academy. I know dude, from experience, if you know what I mean.... I still recommend "The Gift of Fear" over all other books I've read, and I've read hundreds. It was given to me by a former co-worker from the S.O., who's now gone on to be a Federal NCIS agent and is on the 9-11 task force. Please, go get it asap. It will save your life if you are in law enforcement. __________________ You tell 'em I'm coming, and Hell's coming with me, you hear? Hell's coming with me! Shane Smash!!! What the deuce?

11-04-2007, 01:29 AM	#7
03RangerXLT XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta area, Georgia Posts: 2,210	Hulk. Interesting. your post count as of me posting this is my badge number. 565. The things you notice at 0330. hmmm, i think I need to sleep now __________________ -John WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!

11-03-2007, 03:31 PM	#2
aftershock XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 295	i just starting reading "On killing" so far its very interesting...i am glad a picked it up

11-05-2007, 04:51 AM	#9
dsump XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 270	I just bought both, on killing and on combat. Which one should I read first? __________________ I Own Lots Of Guns and a Home Security Alarm with Safe and a Crappy Dog

11-05-2007, 06:18 AM	#10
kayl XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WI Posts: 1,252	I'd recommend reading them in the order they were published, "On Killing" first, then "On Combat", but it really doesn't matter that much...enjoy! __________________ Have you talked to your XD today?

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