BOOKS & MORE: With the pistol in battle

The pistol is still the weapon of choice for close-range engagements. It's great that you can watch and learn from a professional here. Hermann "Rosi" Rosenberg comes from the German Special Forces and knows what he's talking about. "The tactical shooter with a handgun" is an intense basic introduction for professional weapon carriers and instructors from authorities – even ambitious private individuals can benefit. This book describes techniques and carefully selected tactics for tactical shooters.

It all starts with the basics. Because even in shooting, the foundation is important in order to build on it effectively. The table of contents of the book shows where the course is heading:

9 Equipment
16 Basic Training
47 Basic Shooting Training
62 Tactical Shooting Training
111 Urban Combat with the Pistol
143 Basic Low Light
166 Weapon Training in Darkness
178 Tactical Training in Darkness
182 Tactical Shooting Training in Darkness
188 Close Combat without Fire
193 Cooperation of two individual shooters
196 Lying down and standing up with the pistol
200 Jumping from cover to cover
202 Shooting while sitting
204 Combat with and around vehicles
210 Behavior with grenades and explosive vests
213 Behavior when injured
220 Tips for tactical shooting training

It's not just about text. "Combat Pistol" explains with ample illustrations and step-by-step instructions what it's all about.

Those who master the tool can be unleashed on the environment. The focus is on shooters in an urban environment – one must learn to be aware of their surroundings.

As they say, at night all cats are gray. Working in low light and at night takes up a good portion of the book.

And always learning again: good tips on how to design tactical shooting training.

There are special tips on topics such as close combat with the weapon without firing or a special danger when grenades or explosive belts come into play.

And training tips for all levels. Practice still makes perfect.

CONCLUSION: A good and compact summary, exciting for those already familiar with the topic, but also a good introduction for beginners. Learn from a practitioner who knows what he's talking about.

"Combat Pistol. The tactical shooter with a handgun" by Hermann Rosenberg. S. Ka. Verlag, Nuremberg 2023, 224 pages, DIN A4 format with softcover, 34.50 euros – to order directly through K-ISOM: [email protected]

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