BFI - Books & Videos

Most of the titles listed here are required reading or viewing in order to take BFI classes.

Videos by Massad Ayoob:
Ayoob
Judicious Use of Deadly Force : (1990) Generally recognized as the leading authority on the use of deadly weapons by civilians in self defense, Ayoob goes beyond his book "In the Gravest Extreme", to deal with the core principals of law, ethics, and the tactics of using lethal force. This is a vital addition to any citizen who keeps or carries a loaded gun. Running time 60 min. in color. $34.95
Post Shooting Trauma : (1990) An introduction to the causes, effects, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of post violent event trauma as it affects officers who have been involved in violent encounters. Good for both civilians and law enforcement officers. Running time 60 min. in color. $34.95
Physio-Psychological Aspects of Violent Encounters : (1990) In this video you will learn about the dynamics of how your body and mind respond to violent encounters. Learn what to expect and how to handle the situation to better protect yourself if you have to use lethal force. A must for your collection. Running time 120 min. in color. $34.95
Books by Massad Ayoob:
gravest
In The Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection : Best seller, widely acclaimed by police, lawyers and judges as the ultimate guide to using a firearms deadly force for self protection. The Gravest Extreme, tells it like it is and prepares you to protect you and yours against violence, without being crucified for it in court. 130 pages, illustrated, softcover. $12.95
selfprotect
The Truth About Self Protection: The first mass-market paperback that takes a positive look at the use of guns by citizens for self defense! The book goes far beyond guns, with down to earth advice on the most effective street fighting techniques. This book shatters the common myths and cuts to the deadly reality of surviving crime in a violent world. 417 pages, softcover. $7.99
semi45
The Semi-Auto Pistol in Police Service and Self Defense: The author cuts through myths and talks about advantages, weaknesses, training, and includes assessments, critiques and recommendations that can save you or your department money. 143 pages, illustrated, softcover. $9.95
stressfire
Stressfire: Learn how stress and adrenaline affect the mind and body, ruining conventional shooting techniques under pressure...and how new techniques actually feed off that pressure to make you perform better under stress. The only combat shooting method with a flowing martial arts style. Easiest and quickest of the "modern methods" to master. 149 pages, illustrated, softcover. $12.95
stress2
Stressfire II, Advanced Combat Shotgun: Learn control, pain free shooting from the shoulder, reloading, jam response, keys to selecting a good shotgun, ballistics and stress control and how to make it work for you. 197 pages, illustrated, softcover. $12.95
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Miscellaneous Videos:
survivor
Ultimate Survivors : Video from Calibre Press Productions. 4 police officers tell their tales of survival against criminal elements. Learn about their suprising survival discoveries and how they can help you. 85 min., color. $49.95
edgeweap
Surviving Edged Weapons : Video from Calibre Press Productions. This tape explores the latest and deadliest edged weapons use, its effects, knife fighting and training tactics, medical self help and much more. 85 min., color. $49.95
punch
Pepper Sprays for Self Defense : Video by Ed Nowicki and Roland Ouellette. Combine street tactics and movement to get maximum effect. Learn proper ways to draw, spray, move and spray again. This tape will enhance your survivability on the street and in court. 17 min. $34.95
Miscellaneous Books:
armfem
Armed and Female : Book by Paxton Quigley. Advice on the best guns for women, buying guns, mechanics and techniques for shooting and defense tactics at home. 283 pages, softcover. $5.99
101weap
101 Weapons for Women : Book by Rodney R. Rice. Learn to stop an attack instantly with Implement Weaponry. Find out how you are armed at all times. 112 pages, illustrated, soft cover. DISCONTINUED
*out of print
street smart
The Street Smart Gun Book : by John Farnam. Director of Defense Training International talks about street wisdom, protecting yourself in daily situations, shooting techniques, weapons selection and more. 73 pages, softcover. $11.95
flashlight
Defensive Tactics with Flashlights : Video training manual by John G. Peters, Jr. Produced by Defensive Tactics Institute, this manual show you how to use your flashlight to enhance your survival skills and how to use it as an impact and defensive tool. 179 pages, softcover. $10.00
gunproofchild
Gunproof Your Children/Handgun Primer: Two books in one, by Massad Ayoob. Keep kids safe, learn how to properly store and lock your guns, and teach your children safe responsible firearm handling. Handgun Primer, is a compact introduction to the handgun for the novice. 47pages, illust., softcover. $4.95
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