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
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 →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 →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 […]
Continue Reading →Concealed Carry: Gun vs. Knife
Concealed carry knives have become a vital accessory for those seeking a discreet yet effective means of personal protection. As a tool designed for self-defense, concealed carry knives offer a portab[…]
Continue Reading →What Is a Gray Man?
The gray man is a concept of personal security that involves blending into your environment and not drawing attention to yourself, especially from potential threats. It is a way of hiding in plain sig[…]
Continue Reading →Safety Rules for the Range
Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a novice, incorporating regular visits to the shooting range should be part of your training routine. In fact, in some states, it’s even mandatory. Responsible gun[…]
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