Tom Given's latest book, Fighting Smarter, is a general guide to armed self-defense for the private citizen. Organized into 34 chapters, this book covers the basics of mental preparation, personal tactics, and the nuts and bolts of equipment selection and shooting technique.

Many of the chapters deal with the often overlooked aspects of being mentally prepared to defend one's self and family. Chapters on these subjects include:

• Appropriate Use of Force
• Principles of Personal Defense
• States of Awareness, the Cooper Color Codes
• Zen and Pistolcraft
• Controlling Fear
• Making Sound Decisions Under Stress and more.

• Selecting a Sidearm
• Holster Design
• Clothing for Concealed Carry
• Calibers and Ammunition and much more

To make the publication possible, the third edition is bound in a plastic coil binding format in lieu of traditional binding. The book is only $27.95, plus $4.00 for shipping and handling.