THE BEST DEFENSE

When Gary Baker, a Richmond, Virginia businessman, arrived at work on December 2, 1994, he had no idea that his up-scale jewelry store was targeted for armed robbery by the 'Dixie Mafia.' In a shoot-out that rivaled the OK Corral, Baker and his staff fought back, killing both armed assailants. Between them, the robbers' arrest records incredibly spanned nearly a century! Prior convictions included burglary, armed robbery, assault, kidnapping and conspiracy to commit murder.

On the morning of May 9, 1996, Sammie Foust was cleaning her Cape Coral, Florida home. A stocking-masked intruder burst into her bedroom, robbed her of money and jewelry, and began beating her. Using a boxcutter, he cut her throat and sliced her face. Foust was able to halt the attack when she retrieved a .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol from her bed. An autopsy revealed that her attacker had crack cocaine in his system. He had recently been granted early release from Florida's notorious "turnstile" prison system.

THE BEST DEFENSE is a collection of fascinating accounts of people who have successfully used firearms to defend themselves and others. What were their thoughts and feelings as the events unfolded? How did they react to being suddenly thrown into a life-or-death confrontation? How did each drama unfold, and how was it resolved?

THE BEST DEFENSE presents a dramatic picture of what is at stake in the fight against crime at the level where it occurs: victim vs. perpetrator. In many cases, self-defense with the use of firearms proves to be the law-abiding citizen's only opportunity to save himself, his loved ones, or even strangers from attack.

On January 21, 1994, Travis Dean Neel was traveling to a shooting range near Houston. In front of him, a Harris County Sheriff's deputy had pulled over a gang of car thieves. Neel saw the criminals ambush the deputy, dropping him with a barrage of gunfire. Neel stopped his pickup, grabbed his own gun, and placed himself between the fallen officer and the perpetrators. In a blistering gun battle, Neel drove off the attackers, and was instrumental in their capture. The deputy, wounded four times, recovered, and Neel was awarded Harris County Citizen of the Year.

While writing THE BEST DEFENSE, the author spoke with law enforcement officers, as well as intended victims of crime who used weapons to protect themselves and others. In addition, he used newspaper articles, trial transcripts, police reports and other documents to accurately portray what it's like to be attacked by murderous criminals.

Critical Praise for THE BEST DEFENSE:

Conservative Bookstore: REVIEW BY: W.J. RAYMENT
THE BEST DEFENSE is a wake-up call for those who are either complacent or over-confident in matters of self-defense. The book starkly illustrates the high-degree of viciousness that characterizes violent criminal attacks, as well as the incredibly brave, tough, and often desperate actions taken by ordinary armed citizens in successful self-defense. THE BEST DEFENSE is a must-read for anyone willing to use a firearm in defending their children, their wife, or themselves from a lethal criminal assault.

Attorney Andrew F. Branca
Author of "The Law of Self-Defense"
From the Firearms Tactical Institute:
Waters, whose writing style captivates his readers' attention, is a superb storyteller. His ability to articulate the feelings of the victims, to describe the crime scenes in such vivid detail, and to expertly narrate the violent events as they unfold makes you feel as though you're an eyewitness to each incident.

These stories reveal the many different scenarios and circumstances in which common, everyday citizens are preyed upon by vicious criminal predators. One benefit of reading this book is that it will expose you to many different violent crime situations, which can help you to better prepare to defend yourself and your loved ones against wrongful and life threatening criminal attack.

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