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CCM True Stories - January 2008
Sten Jackson
JOPLIN, MISSOURI -- A Joplin man reported thwarting a robbery attempt Saturday night in downtown Joplin with a handgun he was legally carrying.Thomas W. Doyle, 38, 2931 N. Michigan Ave., reported at 7:28 p.m. Saturday that after he obtained . . . keep reading
True Stories - Nov/Dec 2007
Sten Jackson
CLARE COUNTY, MICHIGAN -- The quick thinking of a Clare County couple helped them fight off a man who broke into their home and held them at gunpoint. It happened just before 4 a.m. on Monday on Edgewood drive in Hayes Township of Clare County. . . . keep reading
True Stories - October 2007
Sten Jackson
ATLANTA, GEORGIA -- The shotgun hangs on the wall of the Tattoo Doctor for a reason, its employees say. It's meant to convey a message to anyone walking in: Don't mess with us. . . . keep reading
CCM True Stories - Aug/Sept 2007
Sten Jackson
PLANTATION, FLORIDA -- A retired United States Marine disrupted a robbery in progress when he shot two men who attempted to rob a Subway sandwich shop, fatally wounding one of them . . . keep reading
CCM True Stories: July 2007
Sten Jackson
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH -- A man shot at a burglar who entered his apartment Tuesday night. Police said a man dressed in black broke into an apartment, at 1100 South block of 200 East, about 11:20 p.m. and told a man inside . . . keep reading
CCM True Stories - May/June 2007
Sten Jackson
CHICO, CALIFORNIA — The sixth home invasion robbery reported to Chico police since December victimized a 54-year-old man in the 1100 block of East Lindo Avenue Tuesday night. . . . keep reading
Why do I Carry a Gun?
Robert Childers
Why do I Carry a Gun? There was a knock at my front door just before midnight on April 30th, 2007. It was my mother-in-law, who owns the house next to mine, and I immediately knew something was wrong since my 76-year-old mother-in-law . . . keep reading
CCM True Stories: April 2007
Sten Jackson
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — A man was shot multiple times early Saturday morning after he allegedly broke into a Salt Lake City apartment. He was in critical condition Saturday night at LDS Hospital with wounds to the abdomen, chest and arm, said Salt Lake City police Lt. Dave Cracroft. . . . keep reading
True Stories - February/March 2007
Sten Jackson
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA — A Sonoma County man shot an intruder who smashed a window and entered his house early this morning in unincorporated Sonoma County near Cloverdale, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department reported today. . . . keep reading
CCM True Stories - January 2007
Sten Jackson
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — The man found shot to death in the doorway of a south Sacramento duplex Tuesday was one of two home invaders who burst into the apartment, dragged the resident into the front yard and began pistol-whipping him, Sacramento police said. . . . keep reading
CCM True Stories - Nov/Dec 2006
Sten Jackson
Franklin County, Missouri — A Franklin County man licensed to carry a concealed weapon held two burglary suspects at gunpoint until police arrived, authorities said. . . . keep reading
March, 1958 - This is My Story!
Richard L. Hurley
March, 1958 - This is My Story! I was 19 years old and I had a good job working for the U.S. Forest Service. It was November and the fire danger had allowed some much needed time off. I had asked a young lady out for the day on a nice overcast . . . keep reading
CCM True Stories - October 2006
Sten Jackson
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A robbery suspect who walked into a bar with a gun ended up getting shot himself Friday morning. According to authorities, the bar owner had a gun of his own . . . keep reading
CCM True Stories - Aug/Sept 2006
Sten Jackson
HEMPSTEAD, New York — A 42-year-old man shot at two Brooklyn men early yesterday in Hempstead after they threw at least two pieces of concrete at him, Nassau police said. . . . keep reading
CCM True Stories - July 2006
Sten Jackson
HOLLYWOOD, Florida — With a man breaking through the front door, a Holly-wood 15-year-old loaded his father's gun, waited for the intruder to come in and shot him, police said. . . . keep reading
CCM True Stories - May/June 2006
Sten Jackson
HOMEOWNER SHOOTS INTRUDER HOUSTON, Texas — A southeast Houston man shot and killed one of two armed intruders who forced their way into his home Friday night. Homeowner, Sergio Quintanilla, 26, tol . . . keep reading
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"Your website and magazine have many helpful articles and most importantly, an opportunity to hear from like-minded people who take self protection seriously.For many of us that carry it has been both an "evolution" from thinking about carrying to a full-time commit-ment and a "revelation" that we can enjoy freedom to protect our loved ones from attack.  
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Irmo, SC

I am writing to express my complete satisfaction with U.S. Concealed Carry. I find your no-nonsense, real world focus, to be a refreshing change from other gun publications. I found the CCM Profiles to be especially good. It was good to see other concerned citizens speaking out on CCW matters. It makes the rest of us feel less like “gun nuts” and more like a community of concerned and squared away citizens.  
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Just a quick note to let you know that I really appreciate what you are doing and the courage it has taken for you to be “just a regular guy” who cares enough to do something worth doing! You are to be congratulated for your commitment and your convictions. Both have motivated me to do all I can to “spread the word” and to “protect our rights.”  
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