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True Stories — July 2021
Bad Breaks: Washington State Gun Store Robbery Foiled By Armed Clerk A man entered a Bellingham gun store, produced a hammer and tried several times to break the glass of a gun case. When he failed,…
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When the Smoke Clears: BJ Baldwin Investigation and Support
Police detectives pulled up to Baldwin’s father’s house a few hours later. The police had been at the scene of the shooting, where Joseph Smith was now confirmed dead, since shortly after shots were…
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Shooting at an In-N-Out: BJ Baldwin Fights Back
Time came to a screeching halt inside Baldwin’s mind the second he saw the gun. “I started making all kinds of calculations of how to solve this problem as safely and quickly as possible,” Baldwin…
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BJ Baldwin: Off-Road Truck Driver and Shooting Survivor
“BJ!” The panicked whisper instantly shook BJ Baldwin. “BJ! BJ! BJ!” Tori Nonaka hissed quietly as Baldwin’s eyes darted back and forth in search of his distressed girlfriend. Seconds earlier, Nonaka…
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True Stories From Concealed Carry Magazine — May/June 2021
Nike Shoe Dispute: Maryland Man Defends Against Armed Robber A man agreed to sell an expensive pair of shoes to someone he met online. He met the customer at a well-known mall parking lot in…
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Concealed Carry Report: Who Is David Chipman?
UPDATED on 9/9/21 David Chipman is originally from an affluent suburb of Detroit, Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Science from American University and a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins.…
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The USCCA Partners With DAV During Military Appreciation Month
The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is proud and honored to partner with an organization that acts as a voice for 1 million disabled veterans. In only nine days, we helped DAV (Disabled American…
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Truckers and Self-Defense: Options for Truck Drivers
Truckers and Self-Defense Series (Article 8 of 8) The Safety Issues Truck Drivers Face | Protection on the Road | On the Road — Jerry Drolshagen Profile | Specialized Driver — Mark Schmidt Profile |…
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Truckers and Self-Defense: Carrying Concealed While Driving
Truckers and Self-Defense Series (Article 7 of 8) The Safety Issues Truck Drivers Face | Protection on the Road | On the Road — Jerry Drolshagen Profile | Specialized Driver — Mark Schmidt Profile |…
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Truckers and Self-Defense: Truckers and the Law
Truckers and Self-Defense Series (Article 6 of 8) The Safety Issues Truck Drivers Face | Protection on the Road | On the Road — Jerry Drolshagen Profile | Specialized Driver — Mark Schmidt Profile |…
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Truckers and Self-Defense: The Road Calls — Paul Lathrop Profile
Truckers and Self-Defense Series (Article 5 of 8) The Safety Issues Truck Drivers Face | Protection on the Road | On the Road — Jerry Drolshagen Profile | Specialized Driver — Mark Schmidt Profile |…
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Truckers and Self-Defense: Specialized Driver — Mark Schmidt Profile
Truckers and Self-Defense Series (Article 4 of 8) The Safety Issues Truck Drivers Face | Protection on the Road | On the Road — Jerry Drolshagen Profile | Specialized Driver — Mark Schmidt Profile |…
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