The purpose of this book is to get the solo beginner or newbie if you will, him or her up to speed with the most fundamental military or law enforcement techniques and ready for a fight in the shortest possible time frame! The techniques used in this book are tried and tested and has been used for decades by military and law enforcement personnel from around the world. Whether the reader is a concerned citizen, war correspondent, an NGO in a conflict zone, a prepper prepping for anarchy and global conflict, or you just want to be able to defend yourself from armed assailants, or a citizen wanting to become a sheepdog protecting unarmed and unprepared citizens in your community, defending your home against unwanted "guests" or intruders, then you can learn something from this book!The information in this book will equip you with the most basic knowledge and minimum necessary skills needed in a gunfight in the shortest possible time frame.What you will learn in this book: Weapon safety, parts, and functions of the AK-47 assault rifle, used all over the world and the most widely distributed assault rifle of all time. You can use any assault rifle; the same fundamental techniques still apply. The seven fundamental rules of marksmanship as well as firing positions to maximize cover using your surroundings. Learn how to load and unload an assault rifle; how to deal with malfunctions by doing an Immediate Action Drill and how to conduct basic weapon maintenance. You will also learn basic situational awareness and observation techniques. You can also use the Basic Self-Assessment chapter at the end of the book to test the new knowledge you have acquired.This book is NOT intended for people who has already mastered the fundamentals of combat or shooting techniques.