USCCA Firearms & Self-Defense Blog
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.
Recent Self-Defense Articles
Byrna Bad Guy Repellent Self-Defense Spray
Byrna has solidified its reputation as a leader in less-lethal self-defense solutions, offering innovative products for civilians and law enforcement alike. While the concept of chemical self-defense […]
Continue Reading →Verbal Warnings in Self-Defense
Do you practice verbal warnings as part of your self-defense preparedness plan? You should. Giving a verbal warning could save your life, prevent unnecessary escalation and help you avoid potential le[…]
Continue Reading →Understanding Disparity of Force
Imagine being cornered, outmatched and facing an immediate threat. In such situations, understanding the concept of disparity of force can make the difference between lawful self-defense and potential[…]
Continue Reading →First-Aid Kits vs. Trauma Kits
A first-aid kit and a trauma kit both play vital roles in emergency preparedness, but their purposes and contents differ. A first-aid kit is designed for treating minor injuries, such as cuts, scrapes[…]
Continue Reading →Is Off-Body Carry Right For You?
Concealed carry involves securing a firearm on one’s person, usually in a holster directly attached to the body. However, off-body carry is an alternative that employs containers such as handbags, bri[…]
Continue Reading →How to Prepare and Train for Close-Quarters Attacks
When considering a potential assailant, we are most often taught the concept of reactionary gap or the least amount of space that ensures time to react when a threat is presented. Most assaults take p[…]
Continue Reading →Fox Labs Personal Defense Pepper Spray
Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) — the resin of ground red pepper — revolutionized the less-lethal self-defense market. Introduced in the late 1980s, OC became the top choice as a less-lethal weapon option for[…]
Continue Reading →Types of Glocks
Glock pistols are renowned for their reliability, durability and popularity among law enforcement officers and concealed carriers alike. This article will delve into the various aspects of Glock firea[…]
Continue Reading →9mm vs. .22 for Concealed Carry
An ongoing debate in the firearms community is whether or not someone should use a .22 caliber pistol as a defensive weapon. Historically, firearms chambered in .22 caliber have been used for fun or f[…]
Continue Reading →Snap Caps vs. Dummy Rounds
By now, you’ve likely heard of a variety of different training tools that can be useful for safe dry-fire and/or live-fire practice. One popular item is the snap cap or dummy round. These typically co[…]
Continue Reading →What Are the Benefits of the USCCA?
USCCA Membership differs from concealed carry insurance in that it offers a broader range of benefits beyond self-defense liability coverage. While a concealed carry insurance company may provide a ca[…]
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 simp[…]
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