Although I had planned on starting my 7-year-old son’s journey into handguns — kept securely in my safe, of course — with a single-action .22 revolver, I hadn’t thought about getting him one yet. The…

The M&P 9 Shield Plus is the latest variation in a long line of Smith & Wesson pistols aiming to be the “perfect” semi-automatic for concealment. And Smith & Wesson isn’t the only firearms…

This Black Friday, we have an exclusive offer for proud Americans like you. Our Stuffed Tactical Stocking (valued at $128) is available for FREE with a purchase of $99 or more from the USCCA Store.…

Shine On: Lucid Optics C3 Weapons Light (Pictured above) Shockproof up to .458 SOCOM and putting out 300 lumens on a trio of AAA batteries, this light is at home on a defensive carbine — a platform…

When I say I abhor running, I mean I’d rather listen to my three children scream non-stop for a week than run a mile. But about eight weeks ago, my wife was visiting the chiropractor for an…

Tritium is an extremely rare radioactive element produced artificially for use in a variety of applications. And in the late 1980s, it sparked a revolution in low-light shooting skills. My first…

“Which gun and what ammo should I use for self-defense in my home?” is one of the most common questions students ask during home-defense classes. The simplest answer is to use the firearm with which…

It’s like shooting a Glock, only better. Sometimes, you just look at something great and decide that with a few minor modifications, it can still be improved. That’s what the good people over at…

Two weeks ago, my bank card got hacked. Again. As I was getting it replaced, I knew I wanted to update the information on my USCCA Membership account. I don’t want to be without the protection for a…

Some 42 years ago, my first off-duty handgun was a 2.5-inch Model 19 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver. It had a beautiful, blued finish and slim, checkered walnut service grips. The profile of the…

There are many shotguns with merit. The humblest shotguns will put food on the table and save your life. I am going to make a bold statement: For personal defense and all-around tactical use, the pump-action shotgun is the best choice. A pump-action shotgun can be very fast into action.

I sometimes find options for comfortable and effective concealed carry of large, high-capacity pistols or all-steel revolvers are limited. Often I end up carrying my handgun on my strong side hip in…