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Principles of Personal Defense (Paperback)

by Jeff Cooper (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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This revised edition of Jeff Cooper's classic on personal defense is the best study of the guiding principles of survival in the face of unprovoked violence by human assailants. Cooper discusses the vital elements of defensive mental conditioning, including alertness, decisiveness, aggressiveness, speed, coolness, ruthlessness and surprise.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Good for Novice, Feb 29 2004
By Greg Perry (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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If you're new to personal defense, you need to read... no you need to devour this text.

I assure you that once you ever face situations that Jeff Cooper describes, you will be equipped to handle them. This book literally could save your life.

Do not be a victim even when you're the victim!

If this book were longer, it would be even better but listen... if it were longer, fewer people would read it. It would sit on shelves for "one of these days" and then it might be too late.

I do not know Jeff Cooper but I have read one other book of his and I am so very greatly impressed. He teaches so much more than defense in his writings, although for this jewel, it's primary reason for being is to teach you to protect yourself.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Principles Not So Common!, Oct 14 2003
This booklet is small but the principles it contains are huge in their relation to surviving real-world life-or-death altercations. Some reviewers state that these principles are common-sense and that people should known them instinctively. Unfortunately, this just isn't the case. The modern world has taken most people so far away from their common-sense survival instincts, that only books like this can get them back on track. Regardless of what other reviewers have to say, if you want the basic principles of the survival mind-set then you owe it to yourself to get this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Brief - yet Accurate Principles, May 30 2003
By Anthony Cataldo (Jupiter, Fl www.CombatDojo.com) - See all my reviews
The cost of this short pamphlet/booklet is a little high. The knowledge and proven concepts are invaluable...

Mr. Cooper is a true expert on the subject of self-reliance, self-preservation, firearms training and self-defense. This book is a very good primer for practical & realistic self-defense. Buy IT, READ IT, DO IT.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Rating this book is very hard, because it is a classic, and it is filled with fundamental truths. On the other hand, these thruths are not new, and they can be found in many... Read more
Published on Mar 5 2003 by Seppo Vesala

1.0 out of 5 stars useless book
This is the worst book that I ever read in my life. Completely pointless. If you do not know these principles presented in this book intuitively then I am surprised you are... Read more
Published on Feb 7 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Another "Must Have"
Too many reviewers of this book are entirely too worried about length and cost.

Jeff doesn't claim the concepts in this book to be original, nor does length have bearing on... Read more

Published on Jan 28 2003 by Geoffrey F. Beneze

5.0 out of 5 stars Personal defense for the Business World, Also
Col Cooper's principles are fundamental to staying alive on the mean streets but they also form a critical set of skills for survival in today's business world. Read more
Published on Dec 26 2002 by Bruce Conklin

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Primer - But is too Short
Jeff Cooper is an icon in the self-protection handgun defense world. He has written in many magazines and that is how this book reads. Read more
Published on Dec 18 2002 by 45armory

5.0 out of 5 stars Mental Preparedness
This is a wonderful pamphlet on mental preparation, frame-of-mind, and calm decisionmaking. It is about attitude and how it relates to avoiding conflict if you can, and... Read more
Published on Oct 30 2002 by D. S. Nelson

4.0 out of 5 stars Common Sense From An Expert Perspective
Other reviewers have noted, and criticized, this text for it's common sense principals and it's austere presentation. Read more
Published on Jul 17 2002 by Russell Dehart

2.0 out of 5 stars The cover is the best part
I am sure Mr. Cooper is a very accomplished and knowledeable shooter and writer. However, I found this book to contain mostly issues and items that should be common sense to most... Read more
Published on Feb 27 2002 by William P. Jackson

5.0 out of 5 stars Must own, must read, must apply
Great book writed by a great author. Everything I read could and must be applied in every aspect of your personal life. Read more
Published on Jul 10 2000 by Carlos Mora

4.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for those interested in self-defense
Cooper's book is the starting point for anybody interested in protecting himself or herself from violent attack. Read more
Published on April 12 2000 by R. P. Firriolo

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