There are many people who have relied on what is posted online to acquire education about firearms and self defense techniques. SFWA believes that getting your training from "YouTube-University" can provide a seriously flawed false sense of security and unknowingly place you in a world of hurt when a real-life threatening event occurs. These books and resources are based on SFWA's "Truth in Training®" series which is designed to increase your odds as a civilian who will mostly likely be subject to an ambush situation being forced to defend your life with seconds to respond effectively. Being able to trust your training without compromising your ability to prevail in a real-life self defense situation comes from education beyond blindly following or applying tips and techniques being taught by firearm instructors and enthusiasts . . . or champion competitive shooters who typically perform under stress in a controlled environment where beating your opponent(s) is the focus . . . not being in fear for your life and all the elements that come with defending yourself when seconds count. These resources will help you ultimately be able to confidently trust your training and become more empowered to defend yourself when seconds count.