Defensive Handgun: Skill Before Speed and Judgment Before Force

Owning a firearm is not the same as being prepared to handle one responsibly. Defensive Handgun examines the foundations of safe handling, sound judgment, lawful responsibility, and disciplined practice for people considering a handgun as part of personal protection. Drawing on decades of professional instruction, David Burnell emphasizes preparation, awareness, restraint, and the importance of qualified training. The central message is that safety and judgment must come before equipment or confidence. A practical companion for readers who want to think carefully about responsibility and personal defense.

Good decisions begin long before a firearm is present in a difficult situation. The book treats safe storage, responsible ownership, training, and an understanding of legal and ethical boundaries as inseparable from the broader subject of self-defense. It challenges the assumption that purchasing equipment can replace patience, planning, and sustained education.

Burnell brings an instructor's perspective to the questions responsible owners should continue asking: What skills require qualified supervision? How can errors be prevented? When is disengagement the wiser decision? Defensive Handgun is directed at readers who value measured preparation and who understand that restraint, safety, and accountability are essential parts of personal protection.

Available formats: Downloadable EPUB eBook or MP3 audiobook. This is a digital product, not a physical book.