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Born to Protect: Relentless Patriots Take on Coronavirus to Support America’s First Responders
Special Guest Tyler Merritt, CEO of Nine Line Apparel, Live April 9 at 7 p.m. Central Time As Americans, we are called to serve those on the front lines fighting to save lives during the COVID-19 —…
Continue Reading →Identifying Census Scams This Spring
A census has been conducted in America for the last 230 years. The statistics collected are used to determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives. The data is also used…
Continue Reading →Industry Influencers: Cheryl Todd
Did you know that all this month, the USCCA is recognizing and celebrating women? I am so lucky to have met, trained with, worked alongside and learned from some of the most amazing ladies in our…
Continue Reading →Preserving American Freedom in the Face of the Coronavirus: Why the Firearms Industry Is Essential
COVID-19 — the coronavirus — is attacking more than just the health and security of the nation. There are efforts underway by some in the political arena to use the pandemic to further erode gun…
Continue Reading →Stay at Home and Stay Armed
On Sunday, March 23, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a stay-at-home executive order. His administration says the order is designed to halt the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus. The order was actually…
Continue Reading →6 Must-Watch Gun Movies for Quarantine
With more time on your hands as you hunker down to avoid getting sick, it is natural to want to not only keep up on your training but also take in a show … or three. In that spirit, here are half a…
Continue Reading →Personal Freedoms in the Face of the Coronavirus: Special Guest Colion Noir
As the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 — the coronavirus — drags on, Americans are seeing products disappear from store shelves, businesses close and government agencies define who and what is…
Continue Reading →Industry Influencers: Gabby Franco
Did you know that all this month, the USCCA is recognizing and celebrating women? I am so lucky to have met, trained with, worked alongside and learned from some of the most amazing ladies in our…
Continue Reading →Four Memorable Lawmen of the Wild West
The Wild West was a period of history that has captured the imaginations of Americans for more than a century. Legends were created — on both sides of the law. A handful of men risked their lives to…
Continue Reading →15 Tips for Staying Safe at the Cash Machine: Banking in the Time of Coronavirus
As we Americans prepare to ride out whatever coronavirus is bringing our way, we’re seeing some banks closing their lobbies in response to the pandemic. This can leave you with little choice but to…
Continue Reading →True Stories — February/March 2020
No Entry: Texas Woman Shoots Housebreaker A San Antonio woman heard strange noises from the back of her home at about 2 a.m. Taking up a pistol, she went to investigate and found a man trying to…
Continue Reading →Anxiety About COVID-19 Fuels Worry, Causes Panic
The coronavirus — COVID-19 — is causing personal hardship and wreaking havoc on the economy of states and localities across the U.S. At this time, the medical toll of the virus has been relatively…
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