U.S. Concealed Carry Association
Frequently Asked Questions
We are the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), and we serve gun owners who want to responsibly protect their loved ones.
Become a USCCA Member
Looking to join the USCCA and/or understand the benefits available with each USCCA Membership? Click here to discover quick and easy-to-understand answers on what each membership level includes, a comparison of how Gold, Platinum, and Elite Membership levels differ, what to expect when you activate, and more!
View FAQsFAQs from USCCA Members
Click here to discover the most common USCCA membership maintenance questions. This collection of answers will help guide you through reactivation, renewals and upgrades, referring a friend, accessing your USCCA member benefits, and more.
View FAQs2025 USCCA Membership Changes
Click here to learn more about the changes coming to USCCA Membership in early 2025. These changes include benefits upgrades, price changes, and more.
View FAQsSelf-Defense & Firearms Training
Get answers to what training curriculum the USCCA offers, how the training programs work, what classes are offered for in-person or online training, how to contact instructors, and what training is included in USCCA Membership.
View FAQsConcealed Carry Magazine
Interested in learning more about the USCCA’s award-winning magazine? Click here to find out what you can expect with 8 issues per year that include practical training, true stories, gun and gear reviews, and more.
View FAQsSelf-Defense Liability Insurance
In addition to offering education and training, the USCCA has purchased an insurance policy that provides the association and its members with self-defense liability insurance. Find answers to your questions about coverage, policy limits, types of incidents, and more.
View FAQsReciprocity Map & Gun Laws
Click here to get answers to the most common USCCA reciprocity map questions. This collection of answers will cover things like how to use the map, how the information is kept up to date, and more.
View FAQsProtector Academy®
Click here to discover the most common online firearms training & qualifications questions about Protector Academy, included with USCCA membership. See the most common questions about accessing the training, online courses, and more.
View FAQsUSCCA Community
Do you have questions about the USCCA Community? The information on this page will cover things like how to create new topics, how to join private groups, what the community guidelines are, and more.
View FAQsAbout the United States Concealed Carry Association
Want to learn more about the USCCA? Click here to explore our mission, our history and our proud, pro-2A community of responsibly armed Americans.
View FAQsGeneral Questions
Still have questions? Click here to learn more about the concealed carry lifestyle, the USCCA’s free resources, firearm reciprocity laws, USCCA training classes, and more.
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Join more than 874,096 responsibly armed Americans who trust the USCCA to help them keep their families safe.
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Discover your rights and responsibilities as a gun owner. Unlock lessons on firearm safety, concealed carry, and home defense.
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Be ready to defend your life and prepare for what happens before, during, and after an act of self‑defense.
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