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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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Ted Nugent Interview
Concealed Carry Magazine‘s own Kevin Michalowski held an exclusive firearms-related interview with legendary Motor City rocker Ted Nugent. Join us as we hear about Ted’s thoughts on recreational…
Continue Reading →Ask Ed: Concealed Carry FAQs — December 2020
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…
Continue Reading →2020 and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year?
I remember enjoying so many wonderful books as a child. One that stood out as a “top 10” for a very long time was Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. In this story, young…
Continue Reading →2020’s Top 10
We’ve compiled a list of our most visited blog posts in 2020. There is a diverse assortment of topics ranging from livestreams with industry experts about safety and other subjects that came up…
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry Handbag: Your Top 5 Questions Answered
I know that carrying a firearm in a bag or a purse is a big “NO!” for some. But for others, it can be a great option, especially if those people make a commitment to be safe and responsible with…
Continue Reading →Ask Ed: Concealed Carry FAQs — November 2020
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…
Continue Reading →Meet Dee: Mother and Protector
Meet Dee, a mother of two and a prepared protector. Having children completely changed Dee’s mindset when it came to self-defense. She made that important choice to take her family’s safety into her…
Continue Reading →Five Important ‘S’ Words Women Need to Consider for Their Next Holster
Ladies, if you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’re in need of a holster (or maybe a second, fifth or seventeenth!). First of all, don’t go online and search for “women’s holsters.” You may never…
Continue Reading →Ask Ed: Concealed Carry FAQs — October 2020
NOTE: U.S. Concealed Carry Association 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…
Continue Reading →Lessons Learned From the Wrong Gun: Part 2
Last week, I shared some of the lessons people have learned from having a gun that wasn’t quite right for them. Whether the firearm was just the wrong fit or feel, it seems that many of the lessons…
Continue Reading →Lessons Learned From the Wrong Gun: Part 1
A fellow instructor who teaches our U. S. Concealed Carry Association women’s curriculum likes to make a confession in her training classes. It’s a statement that rings very true for me — and likely…
Continue Reading →My Body, My Choice … for Self-Defense
I taught a women’s firearms class not long ago. At end of the day, one of the ladies came over to me to share some of her experiences and ask my advice. She was bothered and frustrated that some…
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