True Stories

Get inspired by true stories of armed self-defense and other real-life incidents involving the use of firearms. Plus, stay abreast of firearms-related news and events across the country and around the world.

Murder Record Broken in Heavily Gun-Controlled Chicago

USCCA Editor —February 3, 2016

January 2016 saw a record number of murders in Chicago, a place well known for having some of… Read More

You’ve GOT to be Kidding Me…

John Caile —January 29, 2016

Every once in a while, I see a story about gun owners who are so unutterably stupid that I think… Read More

Concealed Carry Holders Prevail Against Armed Robbers

USCCA Editor —January 28, 2016

On a Friday night at a local barber shop, Next Up Barber and Beauty, several criminals stormed inside,… Read More

Protect Your GUN, Too!

John Caile —January 22, 2016

The recent case of a man who attempted to kill a Philadelphia police officer was big news. It became particularly… Read More

Concealed Carry Holder Shoots Armed Robbers In Chicago

USCCA Editor —January 20, 2016

An employee, who also happened to be a concealed carry holder, fought off two armed robbers at a… Read More

True Stories — January 2016

Duncan Mackie —January 20, 2016

The victim, who feared for his life, used his legally carried pistol to fire on theattacker. Texas… Read More