U.S. Concealed Carry Association
We Help ResponsibleAmericans Keep TheirLoved Ones Safe
Serving 876,000+ responsibly armed Americans since 2003.
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Since the launch of our flagship publication Concealed Carry Magazine in 2003, the goal of the USCCA has been to provide resources that are easy to find and easier to use for anyone who wants to stay safe and avoid danger. Today, our community isn't only permit holders. We are more than single moms, military veterans, grandparents, college students — Americans from every faith, political stance, and every walk of life. We're a community of responsible Americans like you.
Our Founder
If it is to be, it’s up to me…
"The USCCA was born more than 20 years ago, when I became a father for the first time. It wasn’t an easy journey, but it was worth it. Along the way, I had my Dad’s words of wisdom, a little bit of eagerness and a whole lot of resilience on my side. Now you can uncover the whole behind-the-scenes — and sometimes hard to swallow — truth of the U.S. Concealed Carry Association"
— Tim Schmidt, USCCA Chairman & Co-Founder
Reveal Our StoryWhat We Offer
Helping Responsible Americans
Keep Their Families Safe
The USCCA gives you the three things every responsible gun owner needs on the journey to confidence and preparedness:
Lifesaving Education
Access industry-leading education that’ll prepare you to know exactly what to do if something crazy happens. Develop situational awareness, sharpen your defensive mindset, build a home defense plan, and easily break down the laws that apply to you.
Explore ResourcesIndustry-Leading Training
With expert-led training you can access at home or apply at the range, you’ll be ready when it counts most. USCCA Members are trained to first rely on de-escalation tactics, and to use their firearm only as an absolute last resort.
View TrainingSelf-Defense Liability Insurance
The USCCA helps you prepare for what happens before, during, and after an act of self-defense. The USCCA has purchased a policy that provides its members with self-defense liability insurance coverage.
Learn More100% American-Based
Delta Defense, LLC, the operating company of the USCCA, is headquartered in West Bend, WI and employs more than 600 fellow USCCA Members. We deliver a primarily digital experience so you have instant access to your training tools and resources anytime, anywhere.
Transparency & Accountability
Read the USCCA’s 2025 Annual Report
Leadership Team
Meet Our Dedicated
Leadership Team
Tim Schmidt
USCCA Chairman & Co-Founder
Tonnie Schmidt
Co-Founder & Community Relations
Michael Lowney
Delta Defense President
Mike Berendt
VP, HR & Employment Counsel
Jay Gauthier
Chief Revenue Officer
Geoff DeMartino
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Wudy
Chief Information Officer
Jennifer Keefe
Chief Legal Officer
Brian Tyrrell
Chief Marketing Officer
Who We Are
We are the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), and we serve gun owners who want to responsibly protect their loved ones.
Read Our StoryBecome a Member
Join 876,000+ responsibly armed Americans who trust the USCCA to help them keep their families safe.
Learn MoreLearn & Prepare
Discover your rights and responsibilities as a gun owner. Unlock lessons on firearm safety, concealed carry, and home defense.
View ResourcesProtect What Matters
Be ready to defend your life and prepare for what happens before, during, and after an act of self‑defense.
See Benefits
Your membership is backed by the USCCA® 30-day, 100% Money-Back Bulletproof Guarantee®
If you decide the USCCA® isn't for you, simply call our support team to request a prompt and courteous refund.
Insurance has been purchased by the USCCA and is one of the benefits of membership in the USCCA. USCCA members are additional insureds under a policy issued to the USCCA by Universal Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, an insurance company with its principal place of business in Hudsonville, MI. Coverage and benefits are subject to the benefits, conditions, and exclusions of the insurance policy. Information provided herein is for informational purposes and is not intended to be a representation of coverage that may exist in any particular situation. Contact Delta Defense’s Customer Engagement Team at 1-800-674-9779 with any questions.
See Full Membership Agreement & the Self-Defense Liability Policy for Details:
All membership benefits are detailed more fully in, and are subject to the benefits, conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth in the USCCA Membership Agreement and the Self-Defense Liability Policy.
View USCCA Membership Agreement.
View Self-Defense Liability Policy
USCCA Membership is not available to residents of New Jersey, New York or Washington State.
Delta Defense, LLC provides sales, marketing, operations and administrative support services to the USCCA and is a licensed insurance agency in all 50 states and the District of Columbia with its principal office in West Bend, WI. Delta Defense, LLC does business as Delta Defense Insurance Services in California. California License #0M34093