Firearms Training
Discover firearms tactics and techniques, training tips, and shooting drills for at home and on the range to help you hone your practical skills and self-defense mindset.

Competitive Shooting as Immersion Learning
Beth Alcazar —April 6, 2021
Immersion learning is an educational approach that teaches concepts by placing learners into an environment that focuses on… Read More

How Guns Work and How to Clear Common Pistol Malfunctions
USCCA —March 17, 2021
“How do pistols work?” “What is the difference between double-action and single-action guns?” “How… Read More

Learning Fundamentals: Take a Picture … It Will Last Longer
Beth Alcazar —March 16, 2021
With smartphones just about everywhere nowadays, you’ll likely see people snapping photos — maybe even taking some selfies — on… Read More

Keeping a Clean and Pristine Machine: Maintenance Essentials for EDC
George Harris —February 25, 2021
A subject that students and instructors alike tend to consider secondary in the evolution of training is equipment maintenance. In… Read More

Couples Firearms Training
Beth Alcazar —February 16, 2021
Fellow USCCA Instructor Jim Kelley and his wife, Cathy, have dedicated themselves to offering a unique and effective couples-only license… Read More

Kids and Guns: What Is the Right Age to Discuss Guns and Safety
Beth Alcazar —February 15, 2021
When my son was 7 years old, we bought him a Daisy Red Ryder BB gun… Read More