Guns, Bullets, and Gunfights | Jim Cirillo
Jim Cirillo’s career with the NYPD Stakeout Unit put him into more real gunfights than most officers experience in a lifetime. In Guns, Bullets, and Gunfights, he distills those encounters into hard-earned lessons about mindset, marksmanship, and tactics—minus the bravado. The result is a frank, practical look at what actually matters when lives are on the line.
What the book covers
Reality over theory: Cirillo separates range habits from street realities—movement, angles, use of cover, and reading the room.
Stress effects: Tunnel vision, shaky hands, auditory changes—why they happen and how to train through them.
Equipment that works: From sighting methods to ammo and holsters, he focuses on reliability under pressure.
Decision-making: Identifying threats, avoiding blue-on-blue mistakes, and knowing when not to shoot.
Training that translates: Drills with purpose, scenario work, and building reflexes that survive adrenaline.
Why it matters
The stories are compelling, but they exist to teach: good process beats lucky outcomes. Cirillo’s emphasis on accountability—legal, moral, and tactical—makes this as relevant to responsible civilians as it is to professionals. If you want a grounded education in what wins and what fails in real confrontations, this is essential reading.
Who should read it
Concealed carriers, instructors, law enforcement, range leaders, and anyone serious about defensive firearms skills. You don’t need a badge to learn from the lessons—just the discipline to apply them.
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