Massad Ayoob Legacy

Has anyone read the article Massad Ayoob Legacy in the January 2019 Concealed Carry Magazine?

“Uncle Mas” literally wrote the book upon which use-of-force policies at thousands of law enforcement agencies are based. (from the article, p66)

I’ve had the pleasure of taking a class from him and reading Deadly Force during my time at the USCCA. (My job has some awesome perks!)

What have you learned from Uncle Mas?

I have a book by a student of his, Andrew F. Branca.

Law of Self Defense? Another great book to have in your self-defense library, @luke_ouellette!

Yes. That’s the book. I’m working my way through it little by little and it sure is an eye-opener to the legal side.

From one of his videos on YouTube, I learned more about interaction with an officer during traffic stops.

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I’ll have to look him up on there and see what kind of videos he has. Sounds like an interesting guy.
Law of Self Defense is my first entry into the world of law.

Law of a Self Defense is a great book. Massad’s books are a little easier to read - a lot less legalese!

I always did like the technical books considering I’m a history buff.

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I have been reading as many books by Mas as I can consume of late to include Deadly Force and Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry. In fact I have been wondering what folks here think of his writings? I am what I would consider a NooB of gun ownership as well as education on the topic(s) and am enjoying his books.

In fact I am enjoying them so much I find myself challenging myself on whether I should continue down the path of CCW, with my interview next week. :slight_smile:

I question whether I am capable, which I figure means I am…if one challenges oneself it is a sign of being humble.

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I personally enjoy everything Mas has written. I have several of his books including In The Gravest Extreme and at least two of his gun digest books. He also has a blog he writes for regularly at the backwoods home magazine. He is a very good writer and a very smart man when it comes to self defense, when to and not to use your weapon, and even how to do so. He has also been doing videos with Wilson Combat on YouTube that touch on all kinds of subjects. I like Mr. Ayoob.

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That was before I knew about the USCCA, but I have been watching him on u tube lots of good information Massad Ayocb do to his experiences that he shares in his videos.

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@porschephille Welcome to the community, we are glad to have you here. Stay safe, Bruce and Nancy. :us:
P.S. We apologize for it taking so long for the welcome.

“In The Gravest Extreme” and “Deadly Force” are must to read books for every CCL holder.
I love Mr. Ayoob’s writings, they explain more than all other books’ and videos’ authors taken all together.