I’ve already paid for a dozen copies of this one as Christmas gifts, if that tells you anything.

Kathy Jackson, famous for her website geared to women who arm themselves to protect their families, has now collected her wisdom and sharp perspective in book form.

The title comes from Kathy’s approach. She sees herself as a pussycat, not some female Rambo. But if she or her offspring are threatened, she explains why the cuddly feline becomes a cornered cat, swiftly and unexpectedly applying fang and claw until the threat is no longer a threat.  Sounds like a good approach to me.

Ms. Jackson has been through advanced training with me and many of the top people in the business, and is now a member of my adjunct training staff at Massad Ayoob Group as well as a regular instructor at the famous Firearms Academy of Seattle. She’s also the editor of Concealed Carry Magazine.

I’ve seen her shoot, and I’ve seen her teach.  She has the subject matter nailed, and more important, she knows how to convey it. Though she is most famous as a woman who teaches women, her material is every bit as useful to the male of the species. From techniques to mindset, she teaches from a basis of common sense, not macho (or “macha”) fantasy.

A taste of Kathy’s wisdom, practicality, and eclectic approach can be had at her website Cornered Cat.com “Cornered Cat,” the book, is published by (and can be ordered from)  White Feather Press. While you’re at it, put in the shopping cart “Lessons From Armed America,” which Kathy co-authored with Mark Walters. It’s a compelling collection of cases where armed citizens of both genders have saved their own lives, and the lives of other good people, with the judicious use of defensive lethal force.

As you go down your Christmas gift list, consider “Cornered Cat” not just for your gun buff friends and relatives, but for those who have not yet made the decision to prepare to protect themselves and their loved ones.  Kathy Jackson is a very persuasive author.

Cornered Cat

Kathy Jackson walks the walk before she talks the talk. Here, she has just shot a perfect 300 out of 300 score on a 60-shot police-style qualification course with the Glock 9mm she carries 24/7.

Kathy Jackson

1 COMMENT

  1. I just read about the stabbing ! I’ve been working on the new book so I haven”t been reading blogs lately. I’m praying for his quick and complete recovery. Wow, it’s a crazy world out there beyond our big woods.

    Jackie Clay

  2. In a not totally unrelated vein, since we are talking about women shooters, I was curious to know if you have tested the Knoxx Spec-Ops shotgun stock and what you thought of it. I know that you have recommended the 20 gauge for women in the past. Thanks.

  4. Hi Mas,

    Thanks for the recommendation Mas! I’ll be picking that up for my better half. Out of curiosity, I heard from someone at Ayoob.com that you’re coming out with the a third Stressfire book, any date on that yet?

    -Tim

  5. Thanks for the reminder Mas, just placed my order. Mom is attending the Women On Target program next weekend at my gun club (I coach whenever we hold one) and wants to take the NRA Basic Pistol course soon so I had wanted to get her this book.

  6. Wow! What a great source. Like old retired guys who’ve been around guns both recreationally and professionally for years, taken all kinds of classes and carried for years, you have a tendency to think there’s not a lot left to learn….boy, is that wrong. If you go to her website as you recommended, virtually the whole book is there. Well about 5:45 this am I began reading and 3 hours later I finished. This is one of the best things I’ve read in quite a while. And this book IS DEFINITELY NOT for women only. Not only is Kathy right on about just about everything, she has a great writing style. I consider this required reading at any class with women and FOR men.

  7. @David

    My fiance has a Remington 870 with a Knoxx Stock and shoots full load 12 gauge all day with it without bruising or anything. She really likes it. To me it feels pretty close to a semi 12 gauge. It’s definitely a noticeable improvement. Quite of few friends that have 870s switch to the Knoxx Stock after trying my fiance’s if that says anything.

    I’m not terribly recoil sensitive, a regular 870 doesn’t really bother me and I really can’t tell the difference in recoil between a 9mm para vs a .45ACP. But the Knoxx does soften the kick quite a bit. Hope this helps.

    -Tim

  9. Thanks for the tip Mas, looks like that book will be on th gift list for wife and daughters this year. I have checked out her sight (read extensively) and passed it on to my daughters as a good example of wisdom and what a “real” woman is capable of.

  10. Thanks for the tip about this book! Times two means two more Christmas presents, taken care of, without having to drive anywhere.

  11. Knox stock works great. With tactical/low recoil 12 gauge loads it is plinking level recoil. You could shoot for fun for hours.

    That said I think rem 20 gauge 11-87 far superior for home defense. The 20 handles more like a carbine indoors because it is smaller,lighter, & handier than 12.