Being a note taker myself I fully appreciate Tiger's method. I do this in my classes and this way I can feed off of someone else's experience. Fantastic idea, who cares about the misspelling, you should see my notes. The real treasure is in the text, his ideas behind etc. Spend $25.00 on the book or spend $10,000 and take the classes and read the books that have exerts in this book. Then you can make your own note, or do both but the book has a place on anyone's bookshelf who is defensive firearm minded.

Getting instructional information on practical shooting from a book is pretty hard. It is a "hands on thing" and there is no way of escaping this. But, Tiger McKee makes a good job of it here. The book is basically his observations from taking classes from and teaching practical rifle and pistol marksmanship for many years. There is a lot of interesting "mindset" and psychology of combat information up front that I really liked. Then the book gets down to business and covers various shooting, malfunction and tactical drills. While the book is mostly about the 1911 pistol and the AR carbine most of the skills will apply to any rifle/pistol combo. If you read and then practiced what he says you will learn much faster than just practicing on your own. Some people might not like the format, basically the book looks like a classroom notebook, hand written and all, but I think it's pretty clever.

If you carry or just own a firearm for self-defence this book is a must.It is more than just training by putting ammo downrange.It's about the attitude you need to come out on top. It makes you think.

This is the very best practical firearms fighting book I have ever read. Anyone who reads through it and says it is of no use to them is a liar or a fool and best avoided. Listening to those arm chair commandos is nothing but trouble and a waste of time. Anyone with realistic expectations picking this book up won't be disappointed but should know what it is. It is a trainers notes, something he had written for himself from the years of training he has gone through. It is what works for him and may work for you. No where in the book does he push a certain technique or tell you one way of doing something is far superior to another. He clearly says that there are many ways to do something and what works for one person might not work for the other. Reading this book isn't going to make you an expert gun fighter any more than reading the crib notes for Shakespeare is going to make you a Literature Professor. I've seen some reviews talking about the lack of `teamwork' in this book. If you think you can learn real teamwork from a book to begin with this book may not be for you. Having been to the Shootrite Academy I can tell you that the three things you will learn are to move, shoot and communicate. And while it might be up to you to pull the trigger the classes are as much about communicating and working as a team and they are about marksmanship and mindset. I can highly recommend this book with no reservations what so ever.

This is an excellent informative book for the aspiring shooter and also for experienced ones, guaranteed to teach you something or more...

Tiger Mckee draws from a wide range of experience in order to compile The Book of Two Guns. The information he shares with the readers is not only proven but practiced everyday by students of his trade. Tiger also brings together the concept of fighting with a firearm as many view fighting with the hand. Mental and emotional dedication are a must; going hand in hand with the skills illustrated in this book. Overall, a very strong book for beginners and for the experienced a refreshing look at some of the basics.

Not sure what book 'todd' was reading. This books IS exactly what it states itself to be. The Book of Two Guns is essential reading for anyone on the warrior's path. I have not read a book that more completely welds together mindset, marksmanship and gunhandling. Get it.

Not sure what book 'todd' was reading. This books IS exactly what it states itself to be. The Book of Two Guns is essential reading for anyone on the warrior's path. I have not read a book that more completely welds together mindset, marksmanship and gunhandling. Get it.

First off, I have nothing against Tiger McKee. I don't know the guy, but he has a good reputation as a competitive target shooter which is probably well deserved.

That being said, I am disapointed in his book. There is good basic instruction on weapons handling, fundamentals of shooting, understanding angles, positional shooting, and a few other things, but the issues he failed to address are of great importance. In this book there is hardly anything on multiple targets, rules of engagement or laws regarding the use of force, threat identification, threat assessment, TEAMWORK, deescalation, knowing when to NOT fight but run, knowing when to call the police nor what to do upon "winning the fight."

The entire book is handwritten, unedited and illustrated by the author. For the money, I expect correct spelling & grammar and drawings I can understand. Many of the sketches are ambiguous and not even well explained by the text.

In between the bits of good information there is enough numbingly worthless philosophies of battle preparedness that would make a boy scout laugh. It's a lot of "talking loud but not saying anything" filler that if cut out would reduce the book by half its pages.

Buy this book if you are an aspiring Rambo, collector of philosophic quotes, want to go to jail or need a very brief introduction to using a weapon in self defense and possess enough legal and moral sense to make the decision of whether or not to squeeze one off.

Definitely LEOs, former/current military should spend your money on some Wally World White Box or a new mag.

You may find that is the only book of it's type you need to purchase. I have a small collection of similar and related tomes, not one of which even begins to cover the subject of gunfighting in such depth. It could reasonably said that it begins where the others leave off yet is not beyond the tyro.
The book opens Author Mckee's training journal for others to read. It is written by a student
warrior for for other student warriors to read and is, therefore,refreshingly free of bluff,bluster and ego. Mckee allows his teachers to speak directly to the reader as well as offering his own insights. While there is much practical detail,the book is very much a Warrior's meditation.
Another outstanding aspect of this book are the hand drawings that serve to illustrate the author's points in a way vastly superior to photographs. As well, the original handwritten text is reproduced with grammer and spelling errors intact, which actually improves the formally informal ambiance of the book.
While no book of this type could ever be deemed to exhaust the subject nor substitute for proper instruction, it seems to this reader an excellent guide to further study.

The book is absolutely amazing!! Very well written and very informative. A must for any military or police group.

I picked up T. McGee's BOOK OF TWO GUNS when I was last at Thunder Ranch in Oregon after one of my fellow students showed me the book back at the hotel. That was when I realized it was a MUST HAVE for anyone who has had classes at Gunsite, Thunder Ranch, etc. Though it seems much of the information reflects information provided by Col. Cooper or Clint Smith, even for students of other schools, much of this information is universal...it's just that different teachers use different jargon.

This book has a very unique layout as it truly is a copy of T. McGee's notes. Great hand drawn illustrations. At times, I feel like I am back in class watching Clint Smith illustrate his techniques.

For those who have not had exposure to formal firearms training, at times, the narrative may seem disconnected. But for those who have been through formal training, it is a great reference book.

Though this book may not be for everyone (what book ever really is?), it is an excellent addition any weaponscraft student's library.

It is refreshing to see a book published in this format - hand written notes (well printed) by a student of the martial arts. This book is best read in small bites because of the density of material presented, and the format adds to this method of reading. A great change from the usual highly edited professionally packaged slick contentless dribble.

I've know Tiger McKee for a long time. I watched him learn the art of shooting and fighting. First as a student at Thunder Ranch and later as an instructor. This book started as Tiger's notes on his first day in the classroom. As he took more and more classes he expanded upon it and filled in the gaps. When Clint hired him as an instructor he expounded upon his notes from a different view. It reads like the Tunder Ranch lesson plan for Defensive Handgun One and Two and Urban Rifle One and Two - with added detail from a student's and instructor's viewpoint. Tiger pays attention to detail because that's the way we taught and nurtured our students at Thunder Ranch. If you're looking for a good instructional book on what was taught at Thunder Ranch in Texas, it's all here. The Book of Two Guns was written by one of the true Thunder Ranch Death Cheaters. You learned well, Tiger. ~ Bill McLennan, San Antonio, Tx.

This would be it. I enjoyed this book immensely because it has taken almost every important aspect that I have learned at Thunder Ranch and put it in a concise format that is easy to review and reenforces techniques that you may have forgotten. The tactics presented here are succinct and logical. It amazes me how much I pick up with each new paragraph and Tiger shares tactical aspects from the other schools he attended.

There are grammatical errors in the book and Tiger admits to this right up front but it really doesn't detract from the presentation considering this started as a training diary.

To really absorb the material, read a little at a time, make notes, review it again later until it sticks. There are literally hundreds of practical applications here. Sort of a Reader's Digest version or Cliff Notes of what you really need to know. One of the best books I have every read on fighting with a handgun or carbine.

I met Tiger McKee when he was an instructor at Thunder Ranch and have since trained with him at his academy. This book is an exceptional review of the major schools, trainers, and modern thoughts on self defense with firearms. It is explained it was originally his personal journal and Clint Smith suggested he publish it. The book is filled with excellent illustrations and summaries of training philosophy. After getting less then halfway through I decided to buy another copy since I was highlighting, taking notes in the border, etc etc.

The book covers all the fundamentals and many advanced concepts. Whether you need to know how to PROPERLY reload, clear malfunctions, carry, configure your weapon... it is all here. As a five time graduate of Thunder Ranch, I can't emphasize that this is a great purchase enough.

As explained, this book started out as a diary. It is a handwritten account with penciled drawings. When I first saw this book, the attention to detail amazed me. The notes are well thought out and self-explanatory. From the stand point of teaching handgun and carbine fundamentals, it is very good for the reasons previously mentioned. From a diary perspective, the notes seemed to be inclusive to the smallest detail. The order of the topics flow in a logical progression for learning. I knew very little about firearms, but after reading this book, it's as if I attended a dozen classes. I recommend this book for your own safety, and the safety of your family.