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Firearms-related headlines continue to shape public conversation and policy discussions across the country. Each month, we’ll gather the notable stories involving firearms, self-defense and the…

Key Takeaways The Critical Response Team (CRT) works for USCCA Law™ and is available 24/7/365 to help USCCA members after a lawful self-defense incident. Attorney-client privilege is available…

A popular misnomer among gun-control activists about the AR-15 rifle is that the AR stands for “assault rifle.” Never mind the lack of definition that constitutes what an “assault rifle” is, AR is short for ArmaLite rifle, a name referring to the manufacturer of the firearm in the 1950s.

Concealed carry insurance, also called CCW insurance or self-defense liability insurance, is designed to help with certain legal expenses following a covered self-defense incident. Key Takeaways: …

The Second Amendment community is excited that the Supreme Court will soon decide whether so-called “assault weapon” bans are constitutional, taking up an issue that could affect gun laws well beyond…

If you’re considering carrying a firearm for personal protection, one of the first questions you may have is whether you need a concealed carry permit. The answer depends largely on where you live.…

The short answer is yes … in some states. Whether you can legally carry a firearm without a permit depends on the laws where you are carrying. Today, many states have adopted constitutional carry,…

There is probably no legislation that evokes as much emotion as “stand your ground” laws. While they may vary in details from state to state, these self-defense laws generally remove the requirement…

Should I shoot a warning shot is a common self-defense question. It may seem like a reasonable middle ground. You avoid shooting another person while still convincing an attacker to back down. But…

There’s nothing Americans love more than freedom, but someone has to say it: with freedom comes responsibility. Not to worry, though. Responsibility isn’t all homework and early bedtimes.…

Key Takeaway: The Supreme Court held that the federal government cannot automatically disarm every unlawful drug user based solely on status. But Hemani did not erase 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), and…