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The Survival Pie: 5 Readiness Gaps Most Armed Americans Don’t Know They Have
Most gun owners believe they’re prepared. They own a firearm. They’ve taken a class. Maybe they carry every day. But ask them to survive 72 hours away from home after a sudden disaster, like a…
Continue Reading →Stay Safe for Halloween
My kids are getting excited about trick-or-treating for Halloween. And I am busy scouring social media advertisements for school fall festivals, Halloween events at local parks and trunk-or-treat…
Continue Reading →Fall Home Defense Prep: Strengthening Your Security for the Season Ahead
As the days get shorter and the nights grow longer, homeowners naturally turn their attention to fall maintenance — raking leaves, cleaning gutters and readying their homes for the colder months. But…
Continue Reading →Protecting Your Home While Away on Vacation
Summer vacation time has arrived, bringing the perfect opportunity to relax and recharge. Your getaway should be stress-free without concerns about home security. Implementing proactive security…
Continue Reading →Bug-Out Bags, Get-Home Bags and Emergency Packs: Be Ready for Anything
Disasters rarely arrive with a warning. Whether it’s civil unrest, natural disasters or a sudden breakdown in services, having an emergency pack ready is critical. A bug-out bag, get-home bag or…
Continue Reading →How to Plan for Home Defense
If you interpret “home defense” in the broadest sense, the objective is to protect your people and your home from threats of any kind. Those threats would include not just home invasions but also…
Continue Reading →Best Home-Defense Rifles
When it comes to selecting a firearm for home defense, many homeowners immediately think of handguns or shotguns. However, rifles are quickly gaining recognition as powerful, reliable options for…
Continue Reading →With the Delta Defense Critical Response Team, You Are Not Alone
As a USCCA member, you have access to the Attorney Network and Delta Defense Critical Response Team. We hope you never have to use either benefit — but if you do, remember, with the USCCA, you are…
Continue Reading →Rifle vs. Shotgun for Home Defense
Choosing the right firearm for your home-defense plan is a critical decision for homeowners who want to protect their families and property. Among the various options available, the debate between…
Continue Reading →Best Shotguns for Home Defense
When it comes to protecting your home and loved ones, having the right tools at your disposal is crucial. Among the various options available, shotguns are often considered one of the most effective…
Continue Reading →AR-15 for Home Defense
Without a doubt, the AR-15 platform is becoming increasingly popular. It’s now finding its way into the hands of people for use primarily as a home-defense option. And it can be an ideal tool for…
Continue Reading →Best Handguns for Home Defense
Many people are purchasing firearms for home defense, but they’re not just selecting the more typical shotguns or AR-15s. Handguns can be an effective addition to the mix … or at least a solid…
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