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Six Critical Survival Strategies for a Self-defense Incident
USCCA Director of Training & Education and former FBI agent, Rob Chadwick, discusses the critical survival strategies that any responsible…
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 to…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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, social media has…
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 →William Cowart’s Story
“Guilty until proven innocent.” William shares his journey through the justice system.
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…
Continue Reading →Wayne’s Story
Wayne shares his harrowing self-defense story.
Continue Reading →Lyft Driver Gets Carjacked
Scott shares his story about getting carjacked while on duty as a Lyft driver.
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