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Concealed Carry
You have just finished your CCW course and are ready to start carrying. Now what? Continuing your education and training is an essential part of your self-defense journey. That is why we have provided you with valuable content from professionals to make sure your transition is easy and you are carrying intelligently, legally and safely.
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Vertx Assessor Polo 2.0: Designed for Concealed Carry
Choosing a wardrobe to go along with the concealed carry lifestyle can seem challenging. Especially in warmer months, it can be hard to keep a low profile. However, the iconic polo shirt is a summer…
Continue Reading →How to Survive Until the Police Arrive
Thinking through possible home defense scenarios can help you prepare for the unthinkable. It’s difficult to get an accurate average of police response times. Times can range widely based on the…
Continue Reading →What Is Firearms Scenario Training?
Simulated scenario-based training can range from basic to complex. Firearms scenario training can be used like a capstone training element. After mastering the basics of safety, handling and…
Continue Reading →Why Gun Stores and Ranges Need Suicide Prevention Training
I had an awesome opportunity about a month ago to take the QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper certification from a dear friend and Second Amendment advocate, Sarah Joy Albrecht of Hold My Guns. Sarah…
Continue Reading →Patrick Lopez, Chris Cheng and the Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association
Patrick Lopez, president of the Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association (APAGOA), and Top Shot champion Chris Cheng, a member of the APAGOA leadership team, spoke with the USCCA about the…
Continue Reading →Managing the Threat: How to Handle a Mugging
Editor’s Note: This is the final article of a three-part series revealing what robbers look for when targeting victims and what you can do to avoid becoming one. Part 1 | Part 2 At the end of the…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry in Church: Which Gun to Use
With the prevalence of mass shootings in the U.S. and extremists often targeting places of worship, more and more religious institutions are allowing concealed carry. If your church is considering…
Continue Reading →Ready on the Line: Range Wear For Style and Function
Range wear for instructors and event attendees alike can cover a broad spectrum of options. For instructors, it is important to set the example in safety, comfort, functionality, application,…
Continue Reading →Mental Health Myths
Similar to the firearms myths perpetuated by television and movies, beliefs surrounding mental health can add to the stigma that prevents some from seeking help. It’s important to open up the…
Continue Reading →Hold My Guns: Protecting Lives … and Preserving Rights
Humans can put a lot of pressure on themselves to perform at certain levels — both physically and mentally. And none of us ever wants to disappoint, fall behind or stand out as being different. This…
Continue Reading →University of Wyoming Law School’s Firearms Research Center
Options for a college or graduate student in the United States who wants to study firearms are limited. Ironically, more programs for this field of study exist outside of the country. However,…
Continue Reading →Man Behind the Mask: Meet the Muggers
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a three-part series analyzing what muggers look for when targeting victims and what you can do to avoid becoming one. Read Part 1. When we left Lee Michaels, he was…
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