USCCA Membership includes firearms education and self-defense training, a subscription Concealed Carry Magazine, 24/7 access to the Critical Response Team, self-defense liability insurance benefits,…

Most gun owners believe they’re prepared. They own a firearm. They’ve taken a class. Maybe they carry every day. But ask them to survive 72 hours away from home after a sudden disaster, like a…

Vacations are for rest, fun and making memories. Travelers with a personal-defense minset may be wondering how to stay safe on vacation, when you’re outside your comfort zone, navigating unfamiliar…

When we talk about self-defense for women, we often focus on techniques: how to strike, how to break free, how to respond. But in reality, the most important self-defense skills aren’t physical at…

Less-lethal self-defense weapons are tools designed to stop or deter an attacker without the intent to cause death. While often called “non-lethal weapons,” these tools, including pepper spray,…

It may seem that comparing the .357 Magnum, designed for use in revolvers, to the 10mm, designed for semi-automatic pistols, is much like comparing apples to oranges. But when you examine their…

Originally published January 2016. Updated February 2026. I WAS PIG HUNTING in South Georgia. It was a wild, swampy thicket, overrun with deer, turkeys, alligators and feral hogs. Lots of hogs, the…

The tried-and-true Valentine’s Day gifts usually consist of dinner reservations, cards and a box of chocolates. But what if this year, date night looked a little different? What if your Valentine’s…

Originally published June 2025 You’re armed, trained and maybe even confident, but that doesn’t mean you should walk into danger or provoke a crowd. Civil unrest can erupt with little warning,…

Christmas is right around the corner, and it can be one of the busiest — and most stressful — season for holiday shopping. Sometimes, for us ladies, that can be a daunting task and, while navigating…

Carrying a firearm isn’t for everyone, and even for those who do, there are times and places where a gun isn’t an option. While less-lethal tools like pepper spray or tear gas can be effective, they…

The goal of using a pistol for self-defense is simple and absolute: stop the threat before the threat stops you. But stopping a violent attacker requires more than owning a handgun. It demands realistic training, an understanding of anatomy and the ability to deliver accurate shots under stress.