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Be prepared to protect your home with whatever means necessary — be it an alarm system, guard dog or firearm — with a surplus of resources and detailed articles on how to ensure you and your family are prepared in the event of a home invasion.
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Pistol-Caliber Carbines for Home Defense
It is imperative that firearms instructors engaging in personal-defense training are familiar with the various types of long guns, as well as handguns, to serve their clients’ needs. Every situation…
Continue Reading →Best Home Defense Guns: Top Firearm Picks
Recent data from the FBI shows that more than 839,000 burglaries were reported in the U.S. in 2023, and about 7 percent of these incidents turn violent—meaning tens of thousands of families face a…
Continue Reading →Shotguns vs. Handguns for Home Defense
When it comes to safeguarding your home and loved ones, the debate between shotguns and handguns often takes center stage. There are myriad factors to choosing a firearm for self-defense and home…
Continue Reading →Safe Room Specs: Tips for Planning, Supplying and Training
You’ve likely seen them featured in Hollywood blockbusters. Secret rooms, also known as “safe rooms” or “panic rooms,” can be used to hide yourself, your valuables and, most importantly, your loved…
Continue Reading →Should You Tell a Home Invader You’re Armed?
A home invasion is a terrifying and potentially life-threatening situation that no one wants to experience. In such a scenario, making the right decisions can be crucial to ensuring your safety and…
Continue Reading →Home Security Systems: A Proactive Approach
Home security is more than just installing an alarm system and hoping for the best. It is a proactive approach to protect your home, your family and your valuables from potential threats. In this…
Continue Reading →Ask Ed: Concealed Carry FAQs — May 2023
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 →Top 6 Dog Breeds for Protection
Looking for a furry companion that can keep you safe and protected? Look no further than these top six dog breeds for protection. Read until the end for a bonus most people don’t think about. These…
Continue Reading →Handgun vs. AR-15 for Home Defense
While the AR-15 is often thought of as a home-defense weapon, there are several reasons a handgun is a better option for protecting your home. Reasons to Choose a Handgun for Home Defense A defensive…
Continue Reading →Essential Power Outage Supplies
According to the Associated Press’s analysis of government data, power outages from severe weather have doubled in the past 20 years. Do you have the supplies you need to be prepared? Essential Supplies First Being able to safely navigate your home immediately following the lights going out is essential.
Continue Reading →Can You Use Deadly Force in Civil Unrest?
Do major disasters and times of civil unrest change the rules surrounding the legal use of deadly force? During these times, it’s likely law enforcement will be overwhelmed. Emergency response that…
Continue Reading →How to Choose a Home-Defense Gun
So you’ve committed to defending your home, and a firearm seems like the best choice. There is a lot to consider. First off, make sure that if you are considering a firearm for home defense, you are…
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