Close Quarters Combat

<p><strong>Close Quarters Combat: A Practical Manual for Survival Control and Exit</strong><br>Samuel T. Grady</p><p><strong>What this book is - and what it isn't.</strong><br>This is a real-world manual for surviving violent encounters at close range. It strips away the fantasy combat of videogames and movies - and replaces it with a principled pragmatic and legally aware system built for civilians instructors and security professionals who want usable skills not theater.<br> </p><p><strong>Inside you'll learn:</strong><br>• The Combative Mindset - how to see danger early manage fear and make decisions under pressure.<br>• Anatomy & Targeting - high-percentage targets why they work and the ethical/legal limits on using them.<br>• Offensive & Defensive Tools - palm strikes elbows knees takedowns and ground survival focused on getting back to your feet.<br>• Weapon Integration - realistic defense against knives and handguns; using improvised tools appropriately; when compliance is the correct move.<br>• Scenarios & Stress Training - confined spaces low-light multiple attackers and full After-Action Reviews so practice becomes capability.<br>• Aftercare & Legal Survival - M.A.R.C.H. trauma care IFAK components an incident-statement template and a guide to finding a self-defense attorney.</p><p><strong>Who this book is for</strong></p><ul><li>Civilians who want realistic defensible self-protection.</li><li>Instructors and schools seeking a structured curriculum with drills and safety progressions.<br> </li><li>Security personnel and first responders who need practical integrations of medical and legal aftercare.<br> </li></ul><p><strong>Practical extras</strong></p><ul><li>Drill progressions with safety and instructor notes.<br> </li><li>Templates for police statements and immediate post-event actions.<br> </li><li>Clear checklists for building a personal trauma kit (IFAK) and purchasing reliable medical items.<br> </li></ul><p><strong>From fantasy to reality</strong> - the book opens by naming the powerful cultural appeal of <em>Metal Gear Solid</em> 3 and its mark on the world of CQC then pivots to the sober realities of living through a real incident: immediate survival preserving life and protecting your freedom afterward.</p>