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Title: Good--But Dated
Review: Massad Ayoob is one of the best gun writers around. "In The Gravest Extreme" is the seminal work on the topic of concealed carry and the use of handguns for self-defense.Nevertheless, this book is in dire need of revision. It has not been updated since its publication in 1980. As a result, many popular new calibers (such as the .40 S&W; and the 10MM) and more recent gun designs (like the ever-popular GLOCK) are not covered. While the book still contains useful information on the justified use of deadly force and the basics of carrying a concealed weapon, it has been overshadowed by Chris Bird's "The Concealed Handgun Manual". Bird covers the same material as Ayoob, only in much greater depth and with an emphasis on more recent calibers and handgun innovations. Bird also goes into the many varieties of holsters availiable and discusses current concealed carry laws in all 50 states.In short, Ayoob's was a groundbreaking book--but Bird's is better and much more current.
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