Handgunning in the 1920’s: The Techniques of W.E. Fairbairn

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | Handgunning in the 1920s: The Techniques of W.E. Fairbairn

William Ewart Fairbairn—best known for the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife—was one of the pioneers of gunfighting with the “one-hand gun.” In this article, Fairbairn sets out the philosophy and techniques he developed when he was with the Shanghai Police.

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[KillerFord1977]

That was a really good read. Some very interesting points made.

 

[Troy Scott Fitch]

Good historical teaching for street combat.Jump thirty or so years,add Weaver and Cooper,You have defensive shooting.

 

[HansGruber]

You know...

These guys were gunfighters.

90% of the current trainers-even the top tier ones—haven’t seen half the action that Fairbairn and his contemporaries did.

Their lessons are VERY applicable today.

 

[Keystone19250]

I enjoyed that article. Good stuff to think about. Can’t wait to get back to the range.

 

[HansGruber]

If you really get into his reading...he was a pure advocate of point shooting.

Also...a serious advocate of small-caliber, high-velocity cartridges...big proponent of the 7.63 Mauser.