USCCA REVIEWS AND USCCA MEMBER TRUE STORIES

I have been carrying for years. The incident that started it didn't involve me. In a grocery store somewhere a nut was running around with a case cutter slashing people. I am thinking what the hell. You can't even go shopping and be safe. From then on I have been armed. Since that day it has gotten a lot worse. I hope the day never comes when I have to shoot someone, but if it does USCCA has me covered.

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I bought guns at first just to enjoy training and being better equipped to handle firearms. However, the more I read about school and religious establishment shootings, the more I felt applying for a CCW was important. Most, if not everyone else, at my church don't carry. I have been concerned about a mass murder event happening for some time. All of that led me to apply and keep up my training. I live in California so I wasn't optimistic. When I did the training, I almost backed out because of the enormous responsibilities and possible consequences of having to use a firearm. After receiving my CCW, I have trained regularly and when my instructor mentioned having insurance, he recommended USCCA. I researched them, weighed the cost against the risk and have had a membership for a handful of years. I haven't been disappointed by their thorough coverage of carrying, although I will admit to not having taken advantage of all of their services. It's the peace of mind that they offer that attracts me the most and keeps me with them.

Lots of information, including a great convention in Milwaukee last year. Very helpful online sources for questions about both concealed carry and home defense. The only complaint I have is that I get two emails of most announcements, and often get an "offer" of nice equipment for new members, although I'm not a new member, and therefore ineligible for the offer. I would love to have someone go through all the stuff emailed out to ensure that I don't get an offer I am not eligible for.

Firearms have been around me all my life, I was six when I took my first trip to the range; simply being around my own guns gives me great comfort. That comfort along with rising crime rates is why I carry. I've been carrying concealed for years, but after taking a CCW class, the true responsibility and potential consequences of defending myself and my loved ones became apparent. I knew I'd need someone to rely on if the unthinkable happens, and USCCA is that someone. Thank you for providing the opportunity to share my story, I hope this review encourages other like-minded Americans to take the next step in defending themselves and the American way of life.

I was raised around weapons of all types. My father was a Korean War veteran and believed that his kids should know how to defend themselves if they chose to. As a veteran myself, I have always had weapons and ensured that my wife and son, also a veteran now were able to defend themselves in my absence. As an investigator, licensed security officer and armed security officer providing Executive Protection Services, a variety of carry types and methods are often used. I grew up in an open carry State but now live in a permit less carry State. That’s unfortunate they don’t know what Constitutional carry means. However it’s often more convenient to not have people see what you have. With the treasonous government allowing our country to be invaded, I recognize that the need for deadly force defense is magnified greatly. The resources available with the USCCA membership are why I joined, hoping to not need them but sadly knowing that time will probably come.

I have always had guns and I have always wanted to get my conceled carry license. I finally got my concealed carry license. I felt what USCCA had to offer was the perfect companion to my CCDW license.

For me its been gradual awareness to the decay of our society which has led to degrees of increased violence. I decided its important for my safety and the safety of my family to train and learn how to use firearms - and begin carrying.

I bought my first pistol 50 years ago when I was a reserve police officer and we had to furnish are own wepon I am retired but still carry a concealed weapon to protect me and my family, it's not as safe as it was 50 years ago,to many car jacking's and street roberys.