For those interested in self defense and/or concealed carry, and are looking for training that begins with the way the mind and body respond to a crisis, start with Massad Ayoob's book and video that teach his StressFire system.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0936279036/
Also available from the Police Bookshelf - visit
http://www.ayoob.com/, click 'products' on the left menu and then 'police bookshelf'
https://shopayoob.omegacomminc.com/temp ... whichord=0
Search for
SF1 (DVD) and
STR (book)
Also excellent is LFI Handgun Safety (item
HS) It's a great range safety intro, but also gives the evolution of the rules they use. Things like...ways of clearing a 1911 can lead to a crippled hand when clearing more modern semi-autos.
One of the 'side benefits' of the StressFIRE pistol material is a thorough evaluation of the various stances, including their origins, strengths and weaknesses, and when they're useful or detrimental to surviving a fight.
The StressFIRE series has three parts - pistol, shotgun, and carbine. All of the pieces are available on Ayoob's site. A couple of pieces are sometimes available on Amazon.
Combat Shotgun - book and DVD
https://www.amazon.com/Stressfire-II-Ad ... 0936279117
https://www.amazon.com/Stressfire-Part- ... 936279303/
Rifle
https://www.amazon.com/Stressfire-Part- ... 936279311/