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Get inspired by true stories of armed self-defense and other real-life incidents involving the use of firearms. Plus, stay abreast of firearms-related news and events across the country and around the world.
Recent True Stories Articles
Illinois Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we’ve pr[…]
Continue Reading →California Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we’ve pr[…]
Continue Reading →What Is an Assault Rifle?
In recent years, the term “assault rifle” has become a focal point of debate in discussions about firearms and gun control. However, it’s important to clarify what constitutes an ass[…]
Continue Reading →Guns in the News — 2023
Welcome to the monthly roundup of all things gun laws and concealed carry. As the ever-evolving landscape of firearms regulations in the United States is navigated, it’s more important than ever[…]
Continue Reading →Cross-County Crime Spree: Convenience Store Clerk Saves a Customer’s Life
The life of a store clerk at the Kingsland, Georgia, Friendly Express convenience store is monotonous: checking the temperature on the beer cooler four times per shift, restocking the bathrooms, putti[…]
Continue Reading →True Stories — October 2023
Airport Security: Nevada Driver Thwarts Carjacking An armed man accosted a Las Vegas driver at around 12:30 p.m. near the Harry Reid International Airport. After the assailant pointed his gun at the d[…]
Continue Reading →What Is Civil Liability After Self-Defense
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[…]
Continue Reading →Fatal Funnel On Wheels: Soul Food Truck Robbery Gone Awry
She’s a grandmother who loves God, her family and cooking. It’s only natural that she and her brother would operate a food truck in their native Houston, Texas. She serves soul food — pork chops, chic[…]
Continue Reading →True Stories — August/September 2023
More Than He Ordered: Pennsylvania Man Defends Himself Against Two Armed Robbers Outside Chinese Restaurant Two armed men approached a Philadelphia man and announced a robbery as he was leaving a Chin[…]
Continue Reading →Stay Connected With the USCCA
In today’s world of the internet and technology, social media platforms have become an essential part of our lives. Whether it’s for entertainment, education or building a community, socia[…]
Continue Reading →The History of Gun Control in the United States, Part 2
Editor’s note: This three-part series will explore the history of gun control in the United States. Part 2 will discuss gun restrictions during the 19th century. You can read Part 1 here. Gun control […]
Continue Reading →True Stories — July 2023
Unexpected Charge: Idaho Man Kills Onrushing Moose A Terreton man found a moose in his yard. When the man tried to move the moose on his way, the moose charged the man, forcing him to shoot it in self[…]
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