Customer Reviews

Tactical Advantage: A Definitive Study of Personal Small-Arms Tactics

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

"A Reader in Colorado" has no clue that even though Police Departments may change their emphasis and be kinder and genteler there is a world out there with many violent, violent people. The Police are the ones forced to deal with these type people are at their worst. As a kind loving father and Polcie Officer who wants to go home at night I find Mr. Saurez to have many new ideas and old ones that refresh acadamey days long since past.

As a Federal LEO, I can safely say that I have seen a lot of firearms training and Gabe is in the leage of Master Trainers. He tells it like it is in this book and doesn't paint gunfighting with the rose colored glasses that cloud this sometimes PC topic. Gabe's techniques work and they work in the real world. I have used them on duty and they are far better than what is being taught at many of the so called high speed low drag schools.

Gabe teaches Gunfighting, not shooting. real gunfights are violent and while violence seems to offend some of the more timid readers, it is reality and anyone that is carrying a gun has a responsibility to be trained in its use. This book is a big step toward that training. Unlike many of his detractore, Gabe has actually been in gunfights and won. He knows what happens when it is time to sling lead and he knows how to win. I highly recomend this book for anyone interested in using a firearm for self defense.

This is the best book on this subject that I have found to date. Yes, there are lots of books out there which contain various aspects of this book. However, this is the only book I have seen which combines all of these components under one cover! If you want a solid grasp of these simple tactics, get this book.

Suarez's best work and one of my favorite books the topic. If you want to learn how to clear a building or move tactically in and through close quarters this is the book that I recomend. Suarez covers the topic very well with his text and illustrations. This book is different from many others of the same genre. It covers the actual tactics involved in confrontation more than gun-handling.

This is an intermediate to advanced level book. If you're new to firearms, or self defence, you may find it more usefull to read Suarez's more recent book: Tactical Pistol Marksmanship: How to Improve Your Combat Shooting Skills.

In the introcuction, Suarez tells that in his opinion, this book is "the most complete study of tactical principles ever written". That's a "minor" overstatement. It is not a bad thing that a man has confidence on his ability, but he should be realistic also. I don't mean to say that this is not a good book, because it is. It just isn't "a definitive study", as it claims to be.

The book covers a variety of topics, and has separate chapters on different tactical obstacles (like stairs and doors). But the text is not clear enough; without the pictures and drawings (which there are plenty) you would be hard pressed to understand some of the things Suarez is trying to say. Luckily the pictures and captions are very informative.

There are several things that bother me. First, it seems like Suarez didn't know to whom he is writing the book. Part of the text seems to be aimed to a SWAT team member, part is intended for armed civilian, and the rest to military personnel. Secondly, Suarez just gives his opinion on certain matters (like the best flashlight technique or shooting stance) without explaining why or referring the alternatives. You are just supposed to believe what he says, whithout thinking it out yourself. The third complain is that although there is some humor in the text, the book is a bit too "gung-ho" to my taste. I just don't like the attitude that "if you encounter a hostile, neutralize him and continue the search".

All things considered, this is a good book, but it has it's flaws.

Very good book. It show how you as an individual should do to clear a house by yourself or as a team. If you are looking for CQB tactics then this is a book for you. This book is the only book (what I know)that show you how to clear a house step by step. Good for police officers and military personel. I will for sure get Mr Suarez others books. Remeber it show how to CLEAR a house not HRT/Assulting.

When you find out how much you don't know and you find out that those who do know are willing to share with you for the price of a book it can be an amazing thing. The lessons in this book were paid for with blood and Gabe Suarez is attempting to help his readers avoid the lessons the hard way. Highly recommended.

This is a must read for any cop, rookie to veteran. Its well written and is supported with both diagrams and photographs to explain the concepts. As a cop, it would be a SEVERE oversight not to read this book. If going home after each shift to your family means something to you, then read this book.

This book is an excellent treatise on modern tactics, as they apply to the citizen and police officer. Suarez's book and its information are applicable in its totality to citizens and LEOs alike. The many excellent photographs help the reader visualize the techniques given. An excellent book well worth the time of anyone interested in protecting themselves and their families from harm.

Gabriel Suarez is a big city copy who trained under the famous Jeff Cooper.  As such, you will see a lot of Cooper in this book, but it is a great book for the advanced student.   Beginners can get a preview of the skills that are going to be required to become truly competent with your firearm for self-defense.  Lots of coverage on building searches with good sections on tactical movement, reduced lighting situations and weapons retention techniques.