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
Backcountry Backup: Defending Your Life and Property
Enjoying a remote adventure, alone or among family and friends, combines the pristine grandeur of a wilderness setting with your comfort level of your outdoor know-how and self-reliance skills. A vita[…]
Continue Reading →Close to Home: A Self-Defense Incident’s Impact on Your Family
In my previous article published in the July issue of Concealed Carry Magazine (“The Second Fight,” Page 76), I discussed the psychological impact a person may experience in the aftermath of a self-de[…]
Continue Reading →Back to School Safety, Part 2: Staying Safe at School
My children started school last week, so we are already getting back into the swing of early mornings and backpack packing. Lunch box. Snack. Art supplies. Books. Water bottle. Hand sanitizer. Mask. C[…]
Continue Reading →Tap Into Your Inner Warrior
It’s no secret that throughout the ages, women have been underestimated in their strength and determination. Even though females are just as clever and effective as men in countless ways, and even tho[…]
Continue Reading →Back to School Safety, Part 1: Bullying Prevention
Bullying is a hot topic nowadays, but bullying has been around for a long time. The methods may have changed a bit — from threatening to take someone’s lunch money to sabotaging someone’s social media[…]
Continue Reading →The Second Fight: The Psychological Consequences of Self-Defense Shootings
A homeowner in Georgia shoots and mortally wounds three robbers who break into his home. A student living off-campus in Los Angeles shoots and wounds a man who enters her apartment through an unlocked[…]
Continue Reading →Temperament Test: Where Does Your Needle Rest?
There are varying degrees of people who choose to obtain concealed carry permits. The same can be said for those who become — or try to become — law enforcement officers, and for better or for worse, […]
Continue Reading →When You Can’t Carry: Self-Defense for Nurses
Take a moment to Google “self-defense for nurses” or “safety for nurses.” A veritable laundry list of articles pops up suggesting nurses wear rape whistles or panic buttons, install GPS tracking apps […]
Continue Reading →Blend In: Embracing the Gray Man Mentality
You’ve seen him in public. I’m talking about the guy in khaki cargo pants and a T-shirt splashed with some guns-and-death-related witticism about stacking bodies. Or the dude with an “operator beard” […]
Continue Reading →On the Move: Have a Plan Before You Head Out
Mid-winter is when many of us start planning summer vacations. As you do so, ensure that your packing list includes your everyday carry (EDC) gear. It’s not enough to grab your firearm, holster and a […]
Continue Reading →Protect Yourself Online: What Not to Share
There are numerous ways to protect your family — physically, emotionally, financially and, yes, even digitally. With the prevalence of smartphones, smart homes and smart accessories, it’s easier now t[…]
Continue Reading →Lights & Sights for Night Fights: Practical Training for Pistol-Mounted Flashlights and Lasers
Firearms instructors sometimes find themselves teaching controversial subjects, and it is always important to ensure the training session is relevant to and realistic for the students in attendance. D[…]
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