A book about the hard choices we may have to make to survive in the world today. The author examines the importance of proper mindset and being aware of the world around us. He describes some of the characteristics of the bad guys and the various weapons they may use against us. He covers various types of self-defense tools, along with the importance of getting the proper training and offers some suggestions on where to get such training. Also included are sections on firearms that the author has used throughout his career in law enforcement, as well as the pros and cons of "customizing" a self-defense handgun.