• Deadly Force

  • Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense, 2nd Edition
  • By: Massad Ayoob
  • Narrated by: Massad Ayoob
  • Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
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Deadly Force

By: Massad Ayoob
Narrated by: Massad Ayoob
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Be prepared. Understand the law. Carry with confidence.

When it comes to explaining the details of self-defense law, Massad Ayoob has most likely educated more armed citizens than any other author. With his groundbreaking title, In the Gravest Extreme (1980) and following up with Deadly Force (2014), Ayoob has helped hundreds of thousands of law-abiding citizens understand the serious responsibility that comes with using a firearm to defend themselves and their families.

Deadly Force, 2nd Edition is a continuation of Ayoob’s mission to educate gun owners on all aspects of lethal force laws. Drawing on more than four decades of experience as an expert witness for the courts in weapons and shooting cases and serving as a fully sworn and empowered part-time police officer for 43 years, Ayoob also educates through his Massad Ayoob Group classes such as the Armed Citizen’s Rules of Engagement.

There are legal, ethical and practical considerations that all gun owners need to be aware of, and Ayoob covers all of these angles in layman’s terms.

In this updated edition, Ayoob adds nearly 25 percent more no-nonsense commentary on headline-grabbing topics such as:

  • The Kyle Rittenhouse trial
  • The shooting of Ahmaud Arbery
  • SCOTUS' 2022 landmark ruling on New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen

A hallmark of the original Deadly Force is a deep dive into case studies of nationally recognized lethal force court cases. Ayoob has added two more high-profile case studies in this second edition to help armed citizens understand what really happens in court cases and how to recognize facts in contrast to the “news” you get from mainstream media.

Also new to this edition is a section providing updated, detailed information to help listeners understand how to select the best attorney should they ever need one in the aftermath of a use-of-force event.

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Important update of a classic

It's Massad Ayoob - by itself that should say enough. He's not a terrific narrator, but what he lacks in that department he more than makes up for with solid, hard-earned knowledge and real world experience. Highly recommended.

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Every concealed carrier should read this!

This book is incredible! The case studies really show what happens in real world self defense encounters! Massad is SO knowledgeable and such a great story teller!

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comprehensive coverage

Unbelievably thorough in content and undeniable expertise. A must read for all gun owners.

Not the most polished narration but it gets the point through

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Very informative

Everyone that carries needs to read and know this book!! Too many myths and old practices that can land you in a world of hurt.

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Great advise

I’ve wanted to read this book for a long time. Mr Ayoob is one of the leading authorities of deadly force encounters.

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Real examples if you have to use a gun

This book is real examples of liabilities and legal problems that could rise if you have to use your gun.

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TOP NOTCH INFORMATION

I absolutely love everything I’ve ever read or heard from Massad Ayoob! I’ve had toe pleasure of sitting in on his 20 hour weekend classes as well. This book had some unique information addressing the violence we’ve seen during & post Pandemic. All good stuff & not just a repeat or the other books. If Ayoob puts the effort to put out a new book - it’s well worth getting. I was glad he did the reading for this book as well.

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Full of valuable information

Massad Ayoob is a well known and respected name in the firearms world. The information in this book should be required reading for everyone carrying a firearm for self defense. I hope he makes a couple more of his books into audio books! Highly recommended!

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very informitive

easy to lesten good information i liked the refrence info good advive i recomend the book

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must read or listen

For anyone who even thinks of carrying or owning a firearm you definitely should either read or listen to this. If there was ever a great resource of knowledge, Massad Ayoob is one in the firearms industry.

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