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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Continue Reading →What Is Situational Awareness
Situational awareness, a vital component of personal safety, is an ability that can be honed through dedicated training. It’s about understanding your environment, its elements and how they change…
Continue Reading →Family Protector: Instruction From an Israeli Expert
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…
Continue Reading →Should You Tell a Home Invader You’re Armed?
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…
Continue Reading →Threat De-Escalation Techniques
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…
Continue Reading →Vehicle Ballistics Experiment: Putting a Car Door to the Test
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…
Continue Reading →How to Conduct a Threat Assessment
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…
Continue Reading →How Many Rounds Is Enough? Caliber, Capacity and Defensive Gun Uses
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”…
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