The Modern Day Gunslinger: The Ultimate Handgun Training Manual

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"This book will save lives." Dick Conger
A result of twelve years of research, The Modern Day Gunslinger

was written to meet the needs of the gun owner, the experienced shooter, those who own a weapon strictly for home and self-defense, and for the military member who wants to become a better shooter in defense of our country. It's also for the law enforcement officer who risks his or her life going against the thugs of our society and for anyone interested in learning the defensive and tactical training techniques from some of the best and most experienced shooters in the world.
This comprehensive training manual includes chapters on:
Weapons and Range Safety
Dry Fire
Use of Force
Living in a Battlefield
Combat Mindset
Shooting Competence
Handguns
Defensive Handgun Ammunition
Marksmanship
Stance
Basic Kneeling Positions
Ready Positions
The Draw Strokes
Grip and Trigger Control
Visual Techniques and Sight Alignment
Multiple Shots
Follow-Through and Scan
Loading, Reloading, and Unloading
Malfunctions
Low- and No-Light Shooting
Concealed Carry and Holsters
Learning Styles
Training Fundamentals
Shooting Drills
The shooting skills taught in this book carry broad application in civilian, law enforcement, and military contexts. Common criminals, terrorists, assailantsthe enemy and threatall will find themselves outgunned in the face of a properly armed and trained gunslinger. Members of the armed services, government and law enforcement agencies, as well as civilians, will find that the close-range shooting methods addressed in this book can provide a decisive advantage. An all-encompassing manual that addresses safety, equipment, tactics, and the best practices for all shooters, The Modern Day Gunslinger

is the most all-encompassing book on shooting ever published.

Reviews

The Modern Day Gunslinger should be every shooters bible! It delivers a straightforward approach to what we all know, or knew, or should know, setting it straight as it should be and serving as a daily reminder of the natural bad habits we all have. It deserves to be on the bedside nightstand to peruse regularly especially if you dont get to shoot often enough.
Dick Marcinko, a.k.a. Rogue Warrior, Commanding Officer SEAL Team SIX and Red Cell (Ret.) and author of the New York Times bestseller Rogue Warrior

The Modern Day Gunslinger is pure dynamitea gunfighters bible. With a fundamental, broad-based foundation of resources, it incorporates the best contributions of the great minds and great trainers in this field. A must for the beginner, the master, or (perhaps most of all) the trainer.
Lt. Col. David Grossman, Lt. Col., U.S. Army (ret.), author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated On Killing and On Combat, and President of the Warrior Science Group

Great book! The Modern Day Gunslinger should be read by everyone who owns or is considering owning a firearm. Don Mann calls upon his vast experience as a shooter to cover all aspects of shooting but most importantly the mental aspects. He correctly stresses that anyone can shoot at a paper target but not everyone is prepared to shoot at another person in self-defense. This is the best and most concise compendium on weapons defensive tactics Ive seen!
Robert Gormly, Commanding Officer (Ret.), SEAL Team TWO and SEAL Team SIX

The Modern Day Gunslinger incorporates real-world survival principles and todays high-speed competition shooting techniquesI highly recommend it to everyone, from novice to seasoned pro. Even if you dont own a firearm, the personal awareness section justifies its purchase.
Brian Enos, NRA Bianchi Cup and Sportsmans Team Challenge National Champion, Steel Masters Champion, and author of Practical ShootingBeyond Fundamentals

Ive been both a student and an instructor of firearms safety, marksmanship, and tactics for almost 40 years. During all those years, all those venues, and all the courses attended and conducted, Ive never encountered anything that comes as close to saying it all as The Modern Day Gunslinger does. I know there will be instructors and students who will be reading MGD for decades to come. This book will save lives.
Dick Conger, Senior Special Agent (Ret.), U.S. Customs Service, and USG Senior Weapons and Tactics Instructor

This is the most all-encompassing book on shooting I have ever seen. The complete breakdown of every aspect of combat shooting is meticulously discussed, giving the shooter the concrete fundamentals necessary for fully-developed gunslinger skills. Many how-to manuals try to walk a fine line between covering every detail without boring the reader and trying to hit only the high points to keep the information flowing. Dons writing style has changed the rules altogether. Not only is there a fantastic level of detail, but the facts are presented in a crystal clear fashion, illuminating the fine points in a dynamic approach that allows the reader to enjoy the process and not be intimidated by dry prose. I recommend this book for everybody, whether you are a local shooting champion or a novice who has never held a gun before. If you are even thinking about improving your tactical shooting ability, put all the other books back on the shelf: You have found everything you need in The Modern Day Gunslinger.
Jimmy B., Senior Firearms and Tactics Instructor, USG

A comprehensive, defensive tactical training guide has been long overdue. Don Mann has filled that gap. The Modern Day Gunslinger is an all-inclusive manual that addresses safety, equipment, tactics, and best practices for all shooters. Don and I served together at two different SEAL Commands. I owned an indoor shooting range in Tucson, Arizona, for 10 years and only wish that Don had published this manual then. As an NRA instructor and Arizona Concealed Carry Weapons instructor, I can state emphatically that this manual would have been the only reference my instructors and I would have needed. It would have been mandatory reading for all students.
Dan T. Coulter, Commander Navy SEAL Team (Ret.)

As an FBI agent, I have instructed government agents in small arms and tactics from all over the world. The Modern Day Gunslinger is an invaluable resource to the FBI and other U.S. government agencies. I have taught firearms, hostage rescue, tactics, and street survival to every level of law enforcement and this book is the only manual that covers every detail of todays gun-fighting issues.
Roger D. Browning, Special Agent (Ret.), Federal Bureau of Investigation and USG Senior Weapons and Tactics Instructor

Don Mann is an outstanding example of the military men this nation produces, and a top-notch tactical operator and instructor. The Modern Day Gunslinger is designed for the novice and expert alike, whose needs range from home defense to government and military missions. It is a very interesting read, chock full of information that may save your life or the life of another. It will have a special place in my library.
Edward J. Pollard, Assistant Director (Ret.), Protective Operations, United States Secret Service

During my 25-year career I worked and trained throughout the world as a government weapons and tactics instructor with the CIA, and as an undercover law enforcement officer. Until now, there has not been a single comprehensive training manual that references all the defensive training and shooting procedures currently taught to the worlds most elite military and law enforcement units. The Modern Day Gunslinger unlocks the fundamental training secrets in a clear and concise manner, and illuminates a tangible approach to the world of defensive and tactical shooting.
Jon F., Senior Tactics and Weapons Instructor, USG

Don Mann has produced a true quality, top-notch product with his book The Modern Day Gunslinger. Don lays it out in laymans terms and covers the whole gambit of shooting skills that build and develop sound shooting techniques from novice to top-notch shooters. Utilizing Dons guidance and skills related in this book, shooters will be able to achieve that higher ability of shooting perfection that will allow them to save lives and be able to return to their loved ones. This is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive, easy-to-read, and understandable instructional shooting book I have ever seen. This is the type of book that will be the milestone on which books on shooting, shooting skills, marksmanship, defensive use of weapons, practical combat applications of weapons, and mind-set will be measured in the future.
Jim G. Master, Sergeant (Ret.), Special Forces/Ranger/LEO

Finally, a one-stop source for weapons tactics, techniques, and procedures. Ive spent a career in Special Operations, conducting overt, covert, and clandestine operations, learning this all the hard way. Now someone has finally made it simple. Don Mann is a true Quiet Professional. Thanks to him you can simply learn from the best, skip the trial and error, and start concentrating on putting rounds on target.
Major Luther Papenfus, Major, U.S. Army Special Forces (Ret.)

A wide-ranging, detailed compendium of the art and philosophy of shooting, written by an experienced SEAL and student of both. This is a must read for anyone wishing to understand or master that art.
Danl Steward, Commanding Officer (Ret.), SEAL Team One

As chief of law enforcement and firearms instructor, witnessing Don Mann Speak and instruct is an extremely motivating experience. His professional, calm, and confident demeanor is a quality that sets Don apart from other weapons and tactics instructors. Students listen and learnknowing every word spoken is from years of real-world operational experience. I know of no other person who has mastered his craft more expertly, and I know of no better defensive training manual than The Modern Day Gunslinger.
Jan Wright, Chief of Police, Hamburg, New Jersey, Police Department Rc5

I trained and deployed overseas with Don Mann and have known him well for over 25 years. Don is a world-class weapons and tactics instructor and The Modern Day Gunslinger is a testament to Dons knowledge as weapons instructor. The Modern Day Gunslinger is an excellent resource for everyone that has an interest in weapons trainingfrom the military or law enforcement weapons instructor to the novice interested in home defense.
Randy Goodman, U.S. Navy (SEAL) Captain (Ret.) and Naval Special Warfare Group Commander

Don Mann is a true warrior. He speaks from a place of knowledge and experience, and has truly been there, done that. By writing The Modern Day Gunslinger, he has done an incredible service to the law enforcement, military, and private security communities, not to mention the everyday warriors who understand todays reality: that each one of us is responsible for our own survival.
Niki Anderson, Counterintelligence Advisor, Centre for Counterintelligence and Security Studies

During the last 45 years, I have carried a variety of weapons as a combat Marine, a Secret Service Law enforcement Officer, and a USG security contractor. There can be grave legal consequences for any

Author Bio

Don Manns impressive military resume includes being a decorated combat veteran; corpsman; SEAL special operations technician; jungle survival, desert survival, and arctic survival instructor; small arms weapons, foreign weapons, armed and unarmed defense tactics, and advanced hand-to-hand combat instructor; and Survival, Evade, Resistance, and Escape instructor, in addition to other credentials. He lives in Williamsburg, Virginia.