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Largely unknown except in a few law enforcement circles, Jelly Bryce was at the forefront of the conflict during America's gangster era. As an Oklahoma State Game Ranger, Oklahoma City Police Detective, and FBI Agent for over 30 years, Bryce was the man responsible for creating the FBI's first firearms training program, developing their concealed holster and their fast-draw techniques, and personally training hundreds of their agents. Hired by the FBI without any college, he was involved in 19 shootings in the line of duty and was electronically timed at two-fifths of a second to draw and fire accurately. It was said if a criminal blinked at Jelly Bryce, he died in darkness. If you ever wondered who the anonymous men with badges and guns were who really lived the lives depicted in the movies and on television, this is the story of one of those unique men.
About the author
After serving more than 30 years with the Oklahoma City Police Department, Ron Owens retired as a Captain commanding the Criminal Intelligence Unit. Born in Oklahoma City and a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, he spent his first 18 years on the force as a Patrolman and Detective in Homicide, as a Hostage Negotiator on the Tactical Team, and in Narcotics, Sex Crimes, and Forgery.
He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Oklahoma Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, the Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahombres, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and the First Families of the Twin Territories.
His first two books, Oklahoma Justice and Oklahoma Heroes, were also published by Turner Publishing. He contributed to their volume To Serve and Protect. He lives in Oklahoma City near his son and granddaughter.
Summary
Largely unknown except in a few law enforcement circles, Jelly Bryce was at the forefront of the conflict during America’s gangster era. As an Oklahoma State Game Ranger, Oklahoma City Police Detective, and FBI Agent for over 30 years, Bryce was the man responsible for creating the FBI’s first firearms training program, developing their concealed holster and their fast-draw techniques, and personally training hundreds of their agents. Hired by the FBI without any college, he was involved in 19 shootings in the line of duty and was electronically timed at two-fifths of a second to draw and fire accurately. It was said if a criminal blinked at Jelly Bryce, he died in darkness.
If you ever wondered who the anonymous men with badges and guns were who really lived the lives depicted in the movies and on television, this is the story of one of those unique men.
