USCCA^® Membership

The United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) is America’s leading provider of self-defense education, training, and legal protection for responsible gun owners. Founded in 2003, the USCCA has grown to protect 860,000+ American families with comprehensive self-defense insurance coverage and training resources. Their mission is to help responsible Americans protect what matters most through education, training, and legal protection.

The USCCA Membership is specifically designed for responsible gun owners who prioritize protecting their families. This includes parents, homeowners, and anyone who understands they may need to act in self-defense to protect loved ones. Whether you’re married or single, young or experienced, if you own a firearm for protection and want complete peace of mind before, during, and after a potential self-defense incident, this plan was created for you.

Yes! All responsible gun owners are eligible for coverage regardless of working status, marital status, age, family situation, etc. USCCA Membership provides the same comprehensive protection whether you’re protecting yourself, your spouse, your children, or other loved ones within your home. Coverage applies to legal self-defense incidents regardless of your personal demographics.

Unlike standard legal retainers or generic insurance policies, USCCA Membership provides complete protection for the critical moments before, during, and after a self-defense incident, immediate access to the 24/7/365 Critical Response Team, upfront funding for qualified self-defense legal defense costs, a nationwide attorney network with self-defense experience, education, training, and ongoing preparedness resources, civil defense and damages protection where permitted by law, dedicated member support with clear, written benefits, and transparent coverage designed specifically for self-defense scenarios. Standard legal retainers typically offer limited availability, require large upfront payments, and do not include comprehensive education, training resources, or a nationwide self-defense attorney network.

USCCA Membership is available to responsible adult gun owners. There is no upper age limit, so whether you’re a new gun owner or have decades of experience, you can enroll and receive the same comprehensive protection and training resources.

No waiting period! Your USCCA Membership begins immediately upon activation of your membership. From the moment you complete your enrollment, you’ll have access to the 24/7/365 Critical Response Team and all membership benefits. This means you’re protected right away — there’s no 30-day, 60-day, or longer waiting period like many insurance policies have.

That’s exactly why the USCCA exists. Most of our 860,000+ members have never had to use their firearms in self-defense, and we hope you never have to either. However, being prepared is what responsible protection is all about. Your membership provides extensive training resources to help you avoid confrontations whenever possible, while ensuring you have complete legal and financial protection if the unthinkable ever happens.

Your USCCA Membership benefits cover ALL legal forms of self-defense — not just firearms. Whether you use a non-lethal device, a knife, a baseball bat, or physical force to protect yourself or your family, your USCCA Membership benefits apply to any legal act of self-defense.