Self-Defense

Be prepared with a variety of concealed carry and firearms tips and tactics that can help keep you and your family safe both inside and outside of your home. Find helpful articles and videos, including the Into the Fray training series, that cover everything from situational awareness and conflict avoidance to cover vs. concealment and the use of force in a critical encounter.

Safety Guidelines for a First Date

USCCA — February 7, 2020

A first date is new and exciting. But it can also be scary — and we’re not just talking about… Read More

The Intersection of Hunting and Self-Defense

Kat Ainsworth — February 6, 2020

There are clear divisions in the gun industry, but perhaps none is more pronounced than the line between hunters and,… Read More

Situational Awareness Is NOT Enough

Kevin Michalowski — February 3, 2020

How do you keep yourself and your loved ones safe? You might carry a gun or some other type of… Read More

Using Dogs for Home Defense

Frank Jastrzembski — January 25, 2020

For thousands of years, humans have used dogs for protection and to alert them to danger. The Ancient Egyptians employed… Read More

Discussing Protection Options With Your Spouse

Tom McHale — January 24, 2020

Self-defense encounters, either at home or on the streets, often begin and end in a matter of seconds. The recent… Read More

Armed Defense at Home

John Caile — January 17, 2020

Page through any of the many popular gun magazines and you will likely see some discussion… Read More