Do We Have a Better Spokesman for CC & SD Than Massad Ayoob?

Ayoob was a cop in NH from 1972-2017, working as a patrol officer, firearms instructor and in many additional ranks & positions.

Grantham is a town of like 2000 people.
It's not like he was a cop in the South Bronx.
There's 5 patrolman ( TWO full time) and no dispatcher. C'mon. Making captain in 45 years isn't a huge stretch.




Police Department Personnel

Chief John W. Parsons
Captain James MacKenna
Sergeant Ryan J. Cameron
Patrolman Jeremy Soulia
Patrolman Timothy Therrien
Sr. Patrolman Robert Schwartz (In Memoriam)
Patrolman Timothy T. Julian (PT)
Patrolman Kevin W. Bronson (PT)
Patrolman Ryan Gamble (PT)
Administrative Assistant Judy DiPadova

The Grantham Police Department does not have a dispatcher. We utilize the dispatching services of the Hanover Police Department.
 
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Every state in the Union has it's own use of force laws statutes. Counties, cities have local ordinances as well. If you intend to use a firearm for self defense via concealed carry or harth and home, it is your responsibility to know what those laws are. If you are unsure or find the laws ambiguous, find a credible criminal Defence attorney to sit down and explain it to you. If you can, look up case law. Remember, every use of force act will have two trials. Criminal and Civil. Don't rely on "my buddy's a cop". Law enforcement officers have different criteria involving use of force that are clearly laid out in statute. Besides, most law enforcement officers are not attorneys. No disrespect intended but I was a use of force instructor for my department so I speak from experience. Moss Ayoob is well respected and recognized as an expert in this field. He is the real deal. But even he would say he doesn't know everything. That's what makes him who he is. Paul Harrel has some very worth while thoughts on this matter as well.
 
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I've read every one of Ayoobs books, a few twice, and watched his excellent videos.
I was able to attend 2 Farnam classes and read his books, not as prolific as Ayoob.
Farnam should be of consideration for training.
 
Mas has been around a long time. He's done alot of studying and publishing over the years. I've found his books to be very interesting, particularly his case studies.

Mas has advocated for several companies including SIG, Glock, Ruger, S&W ( I think) and 1911s. In one of this interviews or articles, he commented on it.

Mas has been a professional witness for a number of years. IMHO it's because of his analytical ability and calm, measured demeanor.

Mas has on more then one occasion gone against the grain, (recently bucking the "Don't Talk to the Police" trend and advocating a short statement post shooting), advocating for manual safeties, DAO pistols, and saying not to use handloads for self defense . I believe his advice is based in his legal expertise and is focused to winning not just the gunfight, but the courtroom.
 
Been a huge fan of Mr. Ayoob for many, many years. Every time I read his writing or watch him speak, I fondly remember the time he commented, laughingly, on cringing every time somebody advising that you "shoot for center of mass."
 
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