THE DEATH DEALERS' MANUAL Book Excerpts (1982)
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The Death Dealers' Manual (1982) by Bradley Steiner is a book with a focus on the practicalities of self-defense, combat, and survival, often targeted at individuals with an interest in martial arts, tactical training, and personal protection.
It presents a guide to various combat techniques, strategies, and philosophies related to self-defense and offensive combat. The book's content is largely focused on the application of martial arts principles to real-life scenarios, particularly in situations that involve violence or the threat of death. It emphasizes the importance of mental and physical readiness and how to survive or neutralize threats effectively.
INTRO
# In US, there are 2 primary establishments that employ professional killers -- the military, the Mafia.
# Mafia hitmen are most dangerous killers. They are used extensively within the organized crime community to terminate informants, thief, traitor, ilk.
THE TARGET
# The 2 primary methods --
a) Inducing traumatic shock to CNS
b) Cutting off breathing completely and preventing from regaining respiratory function.
# 10 Front death targets --
Top center of head (deep thrust by ice-pick, combat knife, bayonet), Front of head (by bludgeons weapons), Temple (by bludgeon weapons, small arms), Bridge of nose (bludgeon, bullet), Eyes (bullets, thumb-gouge, combat knife), Underside jaw (pencil, knife, ice-pick), Larynx (edge hands, knife, bullets), Side of neck (combat knife, hatchet, garrote), Groin (front kick), Cardiac plexus (knife, bullets, elbow, heel kick).
# 5 Rear targets --
Back of skull (Hatchet, bludgeon), Spinal column (Axe, hatchet, machete), Kidneys (knife, bullets), Ear drums (bludgeon, ear clap), Rear (bullets).
EDGED & PIERCING WEAPONS
# Pocket knife (locking folder hunter models, at least 4" blade),
# The prowess for efficient kill is a result of 2 things -- Physical-mental conditioning, anatomically correct application of the weapon against the target.
# Good fighting knives kill primarily because of the shock they induce. Loss of blood is the secondary effect.
# When a blade/ piercing weapon is used, one must commit 100% of his force and fury to the attack.
# The mental state of a professional killer should be one of the detached commitments. No blocks/ aversions to any technique of killing, view the target as just a target and not human.
# Most highly recommended knives-- Gerber Mark-II (L- 6.5"), Gerber Mark-I Boot-type (L- 3.75"), Sheffield British Commando (L- 7"), ice-pick (L- 6")
# An Ice-pick ideal for silent killing. Perfect for penetration of top of head, throat, side of neck, ear, kidney, spleen. It is not deflected by bones and can pierce any tissue in the body.
# Ice-pick grip of knife is the ideal for killing, length of 5" or more, have a wrist holster for concealment of knife.
HANDGUNS
# A handgun is easy to carry, to conceal, to use and silence it.
# When executing a hit, no substantial case can be made against anyone, following the killing, if no weapon can be found. Completely destroying & eliminating the killing weapon should be top priority.
# Some other factors for professional, non-detectable hit are -- The killer should be imported for assignment, should be unknown to the target.
# Best handguns are simple, straightforward, factory guns. The kills are made at close-range, 0.38 cal bullets best.
# 0.22 cal is reliable, deadly, easy to silence, inexpensive and easy to handle.
# Best handguns-- Factory Colt, S&W, Ruger revolvers, Colt Challenger, Colt Woodsman, Hi-Standard Model B, Walter PPK.
# For kill, shoot from 4-5 ft from the target person. The target should be back of the head.
# If using 0.45 auto cal, 0.38 Special, 9mm cal -- Head shot best.
# Special cartridges preferred by professionals-- Glaser safety slug, KTW, custom Reverse wadcutter, Keith-type bullets, +P, +P+.
UNARMED COMBAT
# The principles of leverage, balance, momentum and how to utilize them in a combat situation.
# Leg strength, arms strength, grip strength are essential.
IMPROVISED WEAPONS & TOOLS
# Pencil, ice-pick, SD, awl, file, steel pipe/bar, hammer, rolled newspaper, coin-filled socks.
# Choose an improvised weapon which must kill, the hit is accomplished only by the unbridled commitment of the killer.
GARROTTE & CROSSBOW
# A well-made combat ready Garrote must have high strength, medium thickness piano wire
(L- 3 ft), each end fastened by wooden dowels.
# For Crossbow, use the hunting and sniping variants, 150+ pounds pull, scopes preferred.
# Crossbow bolts can be poison-tipped, rusted blade or dipped in feces.
# Best targets for Crossbow-- Kidney, spine, scapula, base of skull, heart, throat.
SYNTHETIC & NATURAL POISONS
# Nicotine Sulphate ("Black Leaf 40" best source), Nicotine, Potassium Cyanide, Arsenic, Anti-freeze, Prussic Acid, Sodium Flouride.
# Deadly plants - Rhubarb, Oleander, Yew, Laurel.
LONG RANGE SNIPING KILLS
# The perquisites - Basics of rifle marksmanship, maintenance & handling procedures, mental attitude of Sniper, clear shot of the target.
# Best Sniper Rifles - M14 (7.62mm), Bolt-action M-40 (7.62mm).
# Other accessories - Scopes, silencer.
DIM MAK DEATH TOUCH
# 24 vital sports on human body.
# Each vital spot has a particular time to strike which is most lethal.
# Suggested strikes - Hammer fist, half-fist, axe-hand, one-knuckle fist, elbow.
ATTRIBUTES OF A PROFESSIONAL ASSASSIN
# Physical fitness, athletic prowess, basic intelligence of high order, careful & analytical mind, courage & caution.
# The assassin must be resourceful, independent and rugged-type.
# Other necessary attributes - Coldness, skill at arms (best type of suitable men are SF personnel, hunters, martial artists), enthusiasm for achievement & combat proficiency, law abiding & asocial, definite sense of personal justice, self-interest & selfishness, disinterest in glory or reward, intelligent ferocity, thoroughness, adventurous spirit.
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