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
Adept Armor’s NovaSteel Buckler: A Revolutionary Civilian Shield for Church Security and More
In the realm of self-defense, the NovaSteel Buckler Shield by Adept Armor stands out as a modern solution to contemporary threats, especially in places like schools and churches. This lightweight yet […]
Continue Reading →How to Defend Against Carjackings
Like your home, your car or SUV is an extension of who and what you are. It is usually a place of safety, and you probably tend to think of it that way. However, the rise of carjackings and the risks […]
Continue Reading →The Reactionary Gap: A Crucial Aspect of Self-Defense
The reactionary gap is a fundamental concept in personal safety and law enforcement. It refers to the distance you must maintain between yourself and a potential threat, allowing you sufficient time t[…]
Continue Reading →Surviving A Home Invasion
How would you handle a home invasion? Do you carry your everyday carry (EDC) gun in your home? Are you ready if someone breaks in? Many people are not. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting s[…]
Continue Reading →Will the Police Take Your Gun?
Picture this: you’ve just used your firearm in a life-threatening situation, and now law enforcement is on the scene. What unfolds in the next few moments is pivotal. Law enforcement’s pri[…]
Continue Reading →Less-Lethal Weapons for Self-Defense
When it comes to self-defense, you may not always be able to rely on a loaded gun as an effective response to a lethal threat. The psychological and physiological complexities involved in using lethal[…]
Continue Reading →First-Aid Kits vs. Trauma Kits
A first-aid kit and a trauma kit are both designed to provide emergency care. However, they have different purposes and contents. It is important to understand the difference. A first-aid kit is desig[…]
Continue Reading →What Is Marksmanship Training
Marksmanship can be defined simply as skill at shooting. An accomplished marksman is a person who can hit a defined target on demand. It goes beyond squeezing the trigger. It’s about understandi[…]
Continue Reading →What Is Negligent Discharge and How to Prevent One
A critical aspect of responsible firearm ownership is understanding and preventing negligent discharges. Accidental discharges often happen when someone hasn’t had enough firearms training, whil[…]
Continue Reading →Should You Carry With a Round in the Chamber?
Some who concealed carry are nervous to carry their handgun with a round in the chamber. And on the surface, some arguments to support carrying a pistol without a round in the chamber may sound compel[…]
Continue Reading →Proper Use of Force
If you’re training and carrying concealed for self-defense, you likely want to know when you can use deadly force. The use of force continuum is a concept that guides law enforcement officers in deter[…]
Continue Reading →How to Use the OODA Loop for Personal Security
Personal security skills are vital abilities that everyone should learn and practice. They can help you avoid or escape dangerous situations, protect yourself and your loved ones and prevent becoming […]
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