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Confronting Chaos: No Good Deed…
Editor’s Note: The three-part story that follows, which originally appeared in Concealed Carry Magazine‘s January 2021 issue, is an account of a self-defense incident that occurred in North Carolina…
Continue Reading →Confronting Chaos: Change in Plans
Editor’s Note: The three-part story that follows, which originally appeared in Concealed Carry Magazine‘s January 2021 issue, is an account of a self-defense incident that occurred in North Carolina…
Continue Reading →Nerves of Steel: An Unusual Home Invasion
Mike Maloney understands carburetors, spark plugs and the complicated electronic systems that make automobiles move. He knows the joy of piecing together metal parts and rubber gaskets, clamps and…
Continue Reading →Mommy’s Home: The Live-Fire Shoot House and My Life-Changing Moment
“OK, Beth. You’ve just arrived home. But there’s somebody in your house … and your loved ones need your help.” Those were the precise directives given to me by my instructor and range officer Chris…
Continue Reading →True Stories — January 2021
Not Caught Napping: Texas Homeowner Foils Daylight Burglary A Webberville man was putting his three children down for a nap when he noticed a strange car stop in front of his home. When he saw a…
Continue Reading →Firearms Are Part of My Conviction, Not My Religion
‘I’m a Mandalorian. Weapons Are a Part of My Religion.’ Anyone who has been binge-watching (and re-watching) The Mandalorian series on the subscription streaming service Disney+ likely knows this…
Continue Reading →Hollywood Weapons: An Advocate in the Film Industry
Do you like guns? How about movies? How about guns IN movies? If you answered “yes” to the last question, it’s very likely you have witnessed the skills of Larry Zanoff. Zanoff’s work as manager of…
Continue Reading →Fortitude Ranch: A Survival Retreat Review
2020. What a year! The uncertainty dumped on us from multiple directions — uncertainty that is far from over — has been, from a historical aspect, absolutely unprecedented for the United States of…
Continue Reading →True Stories — November/December 2020
Pot Shots: Texas Crabber Defeats Armed Robber A Port Arthur man and his female companion were crabbing on Pleasure Island when a man with a rifle approached them and demanded money and their…
Continue Reading →National Wreaths Across America Day
On Dec. 14, 2019, Americans placed 2.2 million wreaths on the graves of veterans at 2,158 locations scattered throughout the U.S. In Arlington National Cemetery alone, 38,000 volunteers distributed…
Continue Reading →USCCA Store Holiday Deals Start Now!
Looking for some early Christmas gifts? Thinking about treating yourself? Well, if you love a good deal, you’re in luck! The USCCA Store has some new products and great holiday deals. Read on to find…
Continue Reading →Dangers of Hostile Social Media Comments
As part of my job with the U.S. Concealed Carry Association, I’ve had the chance to talk with responsibly armed Americans from across the country through our social media pages and online Community.…
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