There’s no question that readers of this magazine understand the need to carry guns for self-defense. As USCCA Members, we’re also more likely than most to take classes specifically geared toward arme[…]

Responsibly armed Americans often wonder whether they can lose their possessions, money or their homes after a self-defense shooting, even if they have been acquitted in the criminal case. Unfortunate[…]

A home invasion is a terrifying and potentially life-threatening situation that no one wants to experience. In such a scenario, making the right decisions can be crucial to ensuring your safety and th[…]

Threat de-escalation is the process of reducing the intensity and severity of a potentially violent situation. It is a skill that can be learned and practiced by anyone who may encounter a threat in t[…]

Few areas on a modern vehicle provide much protection from modern ammunition. Beyond the engine block and possibly the wheel wells, modern vehicles do not feature sufficient materials of the needed th[…]

Personal security is the protection of oneself from harm, violence or loss. It involves taking measures to prevent or reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime, terrorism or other threats. One of […]

It can be hard to choose the caliber of gun with which to arm yourself and how many rounds you might need to stop a deadly threat. While there’s no shortage of opinions on what is the “right” combinat[…]

I am honored to be on the board of directors for Hold My Guns, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, whose mission is to connect responsible firearms owners with voluntary, private off-site storage options during t[…]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 4 of our four-part series on domestic abuse and self-defense. This article discusses how firearms ownership and self-defense training help domestic abuse survivors to regai[…]

Self-defense is a fundamental right that we all possess. We have the right to protect ourselves and the people we love from harm. For gun owners, this right comes with a responsibility to ensure that […]

Across the country, thousands of responsibly armed Americans are asking what self-defense liability insurance, also called concealed carry insurance, is, how it works, and what it does and doesn’t cov[…]

Of all the skills necessary to the successful defense of life, the will to live is the first and most important. On Dec. 7, 2022, a female stranger broke into a woman’s home in Chicago. The two women […]