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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.
Recent Concealed Carry Articles
What Is Concealed Carry
In an increasingly uncertain world, personal safety is frequently discussed and debated. One term that often arises in these conversations is “concealed carry.” What is concealed carry? Co[…]
Continue Reading →Kinetic Concealment Tac Pack Cleaning Kit
There are a lot of pistol cleaning kits available on the market these days, and that is a very good thing. After all, there is certainly an almost endless selection of handguns. Why not kits with whic[…]
Continue Reading →Should Stolen Guns Be Reported?
You may have heard calls for mandatory reporting of stolen firearms. While reporting stolen firearms sounds reasonable, making legislation to require reporting and adding penalties for failing to do s[…]
Continue Reading →Stay Connected With the USCCA
In today’s world of the internet and technology, social media platforms have become an essential part of our lives. Whether it’s for entertainment, education or building a community, socia[…]
Continue Reading →5.11 Gear Review: All Terrain Mid Waterproof Boot
Effective self-defense takes more than just firearms training. You need to be prepared for any situation in order to protect yourself and those around you. And one area of concealed carry clothing pre[…]
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry Wedding: Legality, Logistics and Looking the Part
Weddings are a time to celebrate love and make lasting memories. The day already requires a lot of planning, but carrying a concealed firearm — whether as a guest, a wedding attendant, the groom or th[…]
Continue Reading →Gun Myths People Still Believe
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, fr[…]
Continue Reading →USCCA’s Essentials for a Safe and Patriotic Independence Day
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 to[…]
Continue Reading →Ruger’s Small-Frame Armalite Rifle: SFAR Review
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 rifle[…]
Continue Reading →Knife Maintenance: How to Care for a Self-Defense Knife
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 introd[…]
Continue Reading →Kat-Luca Gun Belts
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 […]
Continue Reading →Can You Carry a Gun on a Boat?
Laws governing having a gun on a boat vary widely from state to state, and even waterway to waterway. Do your homework! States often closely tie boating gun laws to hunting regulations. Know the laws […]
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