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.

Represent Born to Protect

USCCA —July 8, 2020

Apparel and gear for proud Americans is now available from the USCCA! Opened just two days ago, the new USCCA… Read More

Pandemic Protection: Concealed Carry With a Face Mask

USCCA —July 5, 2020

COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented number of Americans to adopt face masks as part of their daily lives. This has… Read More

Guns in the News: Separation of Powers?

Rick Sapp —July 4, 2020

I’m guessing that you are one of the millions of hard-working, family-oriented Americans and that you, too, are wondering about… Read More

A Look Back: Celebrated Firearms From American History

Frank Jastrzembski —July 2, 2020

July is an important month in American history. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Read More

Happy Birthday, America … and Many More!

Beth Alcazar —June 30, 2020

The year 2020 has, so far, been throwing so many curveballs our way that I’m sure some people wouldn’t be… Read More

Ask Ed: Concealed Carry FAQs — June 2020

Ed Combs —June 29, 2020

NOTE: USCCA Customer Engagement team members get a lot of questions, and they pass a good number of them along… Read More