What You Need to Know About Shooting From Retention

With Massad Ayoob

Written By Tom McHale

2024

American Handgunner Insider welcomes writer, deadly force instructor, courtroom expert witness, law enforcement veteran and overall stand-up guy Massad Ayoob. Today, we discuss the topic of how to shoot from a retention position. If you find yourself in a self-defense encounter, these tips may save your life.

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