The 1911 pistol was standard in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985, and it remains one of the most popular handgun designs. But anything that’s stood more than a century is likely to receive an…

A Gallup survey conducted in October of 2021 found that 88 percent of gun owners considered “protection” the primary reason for owning a firearm. Seventy percent stated that “target shooting” was…

When the police arrive at the scene of a self-defense shooting, it is important for those involved in the incident to remain calm and cooperative. The responding officers may have very limited…

BJ Baldwin describes his self-defense story and how he realized he wasn’t fully protected without the USCCA.

USCCA member, Kerri Ann, found herself quickly moving from victim to suspect after her incident.  Watch her story.

Bruce tells his story and explains how being a USCCA member made all the difference for him.

Home security is more than just installing an alarm system and hoping for the best. It is a proactive approach to protect your home, your family and your valuables from potential threats. In this…

Check out USCCA member, David Jackson’s, story.

Shucking Out Freedom in Nebraska A call for celebration brings us to the Midwest plains of the Cornhusker State. Nebraska is a state with flat, far-reaching farmland, tornadoes and now what could…

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to show your dad how much you appreciate all he does for you. If your dad is passionate about firearms and shooting sports,…

Stone Strike: Virginia Homeowner Shoots Man Who Assaulted Him With a Rock A stranger approached an Oakton man as he was working on his car at his home. An altercation occurred, and the stranger…

New to Smith & Wesson’s M&P lineup is the 5.7×28 chambering. Like the 10mm, .357 SIG and .38 Super, the 5.7×28 is an excellent though under-appreciated handgun chambering. However, with S&W throwing…

After world War II, firearms manufacturers started to use aluminum — both lightweight and strong — to manufacture semi-automatic pistol frames. The first aluminum-frame pistol that I owned was a Colt…

We’re getting closer to summer break, and that means more travel for a lot of folks. While I travel all year long for work, I know that when school’s out, many couples, groups and families get ready…

NOTE: USCCA Customer Engagement team members get a lot of questions, and they pass a good number of them along to Concealed Carry Magazine Senior Editor Ed Combs. If you have a question, you can…

When’s the last time you wrote with your non-dominant hand? How about brushed your teeth that way? Maybe ate a bowl of soup? If you haven’t used your less-preferred hand for some fine motor tasks,…

Knives are pretty simple. A fixed blade can be used for many daily tasks, such as cutting food or opening packages. Knives can become more complicated, however, when any additional mechanism is…

Shoulder holsters provide an option for concealed or open carry when belt-mounted holsters just aren’t practical or comfortable. I’ve been searching for a shoulder holster that would allow the concealed carry of a full-sized handgun. The goal was rapid access and comfort during long road trips* or while backcountry hiking.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 3 of a four-part series on domestic abuse and self-defense. This article discusses the varying opinions of domestic violence organizations, scholars, politicians, lawyers…

For those unfamiliar, a belly band holster is a wide elastic band that wraps around the waist and fastens with Velcro. They are designed to be worn under a loose-fitting shirt, sweater or concealment…