Wayne shares his harrowing self-defense story.

It can be hard to choose the caliber of gun with which to arm yourself and how many rounds you might need to stop a deadly threat. While there’s no shortage of opinions on what is the “right”…

Scott shares his story about getting carjacked while on duty as a Lyft driver.

Are you a gun owner or enthusiast? If so, it’s important that you have all the facts in order to make informed decisions about your practice and hobby. Many myths are swirling around gun ownership,…

I am honored to be on the board of directors for Hold My Guns, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, whose mission is to connect responsible firearms owners with voluntary, private off-site storage options during…

July 4th is America’s birthday and, since 1776, it has been a time of celebration for our country’s independence. As we mark this special day with fireworks, parades and barbecues all across the…

When driving, a vehicle operator needs to use just enough strength and agility to ensure that the vehicle is stable and controlled and that it stays on the correct side of the road. If someone…

A Tucson, Arizona man was having coffee outside his newly built cabin in June 2023 when a black bear attacked. The bear dragged the man down an embankment and killed him. An armed neighbor later…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 4 of our four-part series on domestic abuse and self-defense. This article discusses how firearms ownership and self-defense training help domestic abuse survivors to…

Self-defense is a fundamental right that we all possess. We have the right to protect ourselves and the people we love from harm. For gun owners, this right comes with a responsibility to ensure that…

Editor’s note: This three-part series will explore the history of gun control in the United States. Part 1 will discuss gun restrictions during the 17th and 18th centuries. Gun control in America…

The Fourth of July is a time of year that all Americans look forward to — the time of year where we come together to celebrate our freedom, our independence and our way of life. And what better way…

Of all the skills necessary to the successful defense of life, the will to live is the first and most important. On Dec. 7, 2022, a female stranger broke into a woman’s home in Chicago. The two women…

The AR-15 can be deemed the finest close-quarters-battle weapon. Downsized from the heavy AR-10 chambered in 7.62 NATO, the .223 AR-15 has been deemed “America’s rifle” and is a popular civilian…

On June 14, we celebrate the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday. While 200-plus years might seem like ages ago, the U.S. Army is a relatively new organization. Other European standing armies have been in…

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.