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The History of Gun Control in the United States, Part 1
Editor’s note: This three-part series will explore the history of gun control in the United States. Part 1 will discuss gun restrictions during the 17th and 18th centuries. Gun control in America…
Continue Reading →The Continental Congress, George Washington and the U.S. Army’s Birthday
On June 14, we celebrate the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday. While 200-plus years might seem like ages ago, the U.S. Army is a relatively new organization. Other European standing armies have been in…
Continue Reading →BJ Baldwin’s Story
BJ Baldwin describes his self-defense story and how he realized he wasn’t fully protected without the USCCA.
Continue Reading →Kerri Ann’s Story
USCCA member, Kerri Ann, found herself quickly moving from victim to suspect after her incident. Watch her story.
Continue Reading →Bruce’s Story
Bruce tells his story and explains how being a USCCA member made all the difference for him.
Continue Reading →David’s Story
Check out USCCA member, David Jackson’s, story.
Continue Reading →True Stories — May/June 2023
Stone Strike: Virginia Homeowner Shoots Man Who Assaulted Him With a Rock A stranger approached an Oakton man as he was working on his car at his home. An altercation occurred, and the stranger…
Continue Reading →The Matter of Firearms: Domestic Abuse & Self-Defense, Part 3
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 3 of a four-part series on domestic abuse and self-defense. This article discusses the varying opinions of domestic violence organizations, scholars, politicians, lawyers…
Continue Reading →True Stories — April 2023
Parking Lot Beef: Florida Man Stops Violent Assailant A Port St. John man was in a McDonald’s parking lot enjoying his meal when a stranger approached him and started beating him for no apparent…
Continue Reading →Why You Shouldn’t Chase Your Attacker
Transcript from the video Sometimes you just have to be reminded as a gun owner: “Will my action put my life at severe risk, and is it worth it?” In this video, I’m breaking down a real incident in a…
Continue Reading →Hillsdale College’s Collegiate Action Pistol Team
The collegiate shooting team at Hillsdale College won its first College Nationals title for the Scholastic Action Pistol Shooting Program in 2022. Located in Hillsdale, Michigan, the team and…
Continue Reading →Backroads Ambush: Attacked by Feinting Robbers
We’re taught good manners at an early age. We’re taught we should help others when we can. These lessons make for a polite, functional society. Some people do not receive this training or simply…
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