As a result of the recent efforts by some to defund and cripple our Police, we must sadly realize that our chances of facing an armed assault, an armed robbery, a terrorist attack, or an active shooter are now higher than they have ever been in modern history. How prepared are you? Are you even prepared at all? If you aren't, you cannot put it off, because when and if that awful time comes, you need to be ready. You owe it to yourself and the loved ones who also depend on you for their survival. We all know there is no magic force field that can completely protect someone from harm, but there is much you can do. In this book, Hall-of-Famer and tactical instructor Ernest Emerson lays out the framework for a plan of action, and necessary skills you need to survive and to protect the lives of those you love. Drawing from over 40 years of experience teaching these skills to both civilians and elite professionals, be warned, this book is not politically correct or timid and Emerson pulls no punches in telling it “like it is.”

In this greatly expanded revision, now Volumes 1 and 2, you will learn what you need to know and what you need to do in order to survive the deadly attack of an active shooter in a mall, theater, in the street, in a school, or even in your own home.

Discussed in this comprehensive manual for survival are the strategies and survival tactics you need to protect you and innocents. Some of the topics covered are; The Protocols of Action, the Process of an Attack, the Dangers of the Bias for Normalcy, along with the Principles of Pre-Emptive Self-Defense and the knowledge of Active Counter Measures you will need to know and use should the evil of Extreme Violence come to knock on your door. Also included are bonus chapters on Legal Advice for Self-Defense and the Deadly Threat as well as school security and the menace of bullying and how to protect and prevent your child from becoming its victim. Each book comes personally signed by Ernest Emerson.

“I have had the privilege to know Ernest Emerson for many years! He’s a superb martial artist and knows his craft. I highly recommend this book. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced martial artist, you will greatly benefit from this book!” –Royce Gracie, UFC Hall of Famer, tournament winner of UFC 1, UFC 2, and UFC 4, popularized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and revolutionized MMA forever.

“Just before my SEAL Platoon deployed to Iraq in the fall of 2004, Ernest Emerson gave each of us an Emerson Knife. It was an expense most of us couldn’t afford at the time. But we didn’t have to, because Ernest gave them to us. I carried that knife, an Emerson CQC-7, on every combat deployment since, as part of my mandatory first-line gear. In the event things went really bad, that knife was the last line of defense. It still is. And I’ve added other models since. Emerson knives are famous in the worst places because they are built for situations where your life depends on it. In this book, “Bad Guy with a Gun,” Ernest shares his lifetime of knowledge and skills to help you survive in such a worst case scenario. Read this like your life depends on it. Someday, it might.” –Leif Babin, former U.S. Navy SEAL, combat veteran, and #1 New York Times best-selling author of “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win.”

“This book is a master class on personal responsibility and the preparation needed to meet the modern threats that we are facing in our day-to-day lives. It is written by a man who has a thorough understanding of the subject of violence and exemplifies what the word “warrior” truly means. I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the “bad guy with a gun” to better prepare for that reality.” –Ed Calderon, a non-permissive environment specialist and writer with operational experience along the Mexican-American border.

“Ernest Emerson – Recognized worldwide as the Father of the Tactical Folding Knife, and Leading hand-to-hand combat instructor offers a masterful work for surviving an attack. He presents an excellent logical theory, how to prepare yourself mentally and physically for when the unthinkable happens, proper defensive tactics, and dealing with the aftermath when surviving a deadly attack.” –Dennis C. Chalker – Command Master Chief SEAL, US Navy, (Ret.)

“The Emerson name has always held a special place in the Navy Special Operation community. Seen as a source of safety in a dangerous world. Now you too can benefit from the wisdom of a true master of defense. This book gives you all the insights you need to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.” –Lt(ret) Larry Yatch US Navy SEAL, author of “How Leadership (actually) Works.”

“I implore you to read and heed this book! I believe that Ernest Emerson and his book “Bad Guy with a Gun,” was put here (as it says in the Bible, in the Book of Esther) “for such a time as this.” With all my heart I encourage you to read, study, and apply this book, so that you can help save your life, and the precious lives of your loved ones, in these dark and violent days.” –Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (US Army, ret.), author/coauthor of On Killing, On Combat, On Hunting, On Spiritual Combat

“When the ‘stuff hits the fan’ there’s a few people I’d love to be near me. My CIA buddies and Ernest Emerson. I can’t recommend his new book enough and “Bad Guy With a Gun” should be on your bookshelf.” –Jason Hanson, Former CIA Officer, Security Specialist, and New York Times Bestselling Author of “Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life.”

“Some things come along only once in a lifetime. “Bad Guy with a Gun” is one of them. No living person but Ernest Emerson has the pedigree to have written this book. From the outset, Ernie provides the reader with the moral clarity to defend life should the reader ever face the Hell on Earth of a live-or-die scenario and further equips us with the critical tools necessary to see it through when there is no other option but survival. Bad Guy with a Gun surpasses anything written by anyone that has come before it and will likely never see a successor. If you value your life and the lives of those who depend on you, “Bad Guy With A Gun” is the only book you need to achieve the ruthless mindset required to survive any dangerous encounter. It is my new self-defense Bible. Make it yours.” –Mark Walters is the nationally syndicated radio host of Armed American Radio, author, and speaker.

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