This is a well written, beautifully illustrated book. The author is obviously knowledgeable about and interested in his subject. The intended audience for this book originally appears to have been individuals interested in the sport of combat handgun shooting. In writing the book, however, the author has produced a textbook on combat handgunning which should be of interest to law-enforcement agencies as well as individual police officers. This book can assist such agencies in firearm training as well as in making decisions as to choice of suitable weapons and ammunition. The book should be required reading for all firearms instructors, if not for all police officers. In short, I highly recommend this book.