Checklists &

Guides

From basic firearms education and safety checklists to in-depth guides for gun owners, you can trust the USCCA to help you become a better protector.

Check out these useful quick-reads for gun owners. You can also preview guides available to members, ranging from basic firearms education to detailed in-depth topics.

Unlocked Guides & Checklists

7 Reasons to Join the USCCA

16 Pages

23 Proven Strategies For Effective Self-Defense

28 Pages

Concealed Carry Map

12 Pages

Gun Cleaning 101

3 Pages

Home Security Inspection Checklist

1 Page

7 Rules For The Justified Use Of Force Checklist

1 Page

USCCA's Gun Buyer Checklist

1 Page

Training Checklist

1 Page

Gun-Buying Checklist

1 Page

If it is to be, it's up to me

69 Pages

Gold Membership Level

6 Things You Didn't Know Would Happen When The Police Arrive

12 Pages

7 Firearm Drills That Could Save Your Life

14 Pages

7 Steps To Highly Effective Situational Awareness

11 Pages

17 Steps To Confidently Carry A Gun

48 Pages

30 Gun Myths You May Still Believe - DEBUNKED

12 Pages

101 Handgun Accuracy Secrets

26 Pages

Cover vs. Concealment

12 Pages

Know Your Target & Beyond

4 Pages

Gun Guide

36 Pages

School Security Checklist

1 Page

Self-Defense in the Great Outdoors

15 Page

When to Jump into the Shark Tank

4 Pages

Slap, Roll & Rack

6 Pages

Your Family Emergency Checklist

1 Page

Your Ultimate Home Defense Checklist

1 Page

Mass Shooting Security Team Checklist

1 Page

Platinum Membership Level

3 Steps To Surviving An Active Shooter Attack

6 Pages

5 Things To Do When The Police Pull You Over

8 Pages

Active Shooter: Uncovering What Drives Your Attacker

6 Pages

Cleaning a Glock

14 Pages

Deadly Force Decision Making

5 Pages

Dissecting the Tueller Drill

8 Pages

How To Choose Your Best Gun

18 Pages

How To Choose Your Best Gun For Women

18 Pages

How To Improve Your Shooting Accuracy

18 Pages

Imminent Danger

4 Pages

Inside School Shootings

14 Pages

Pre-Threat Indicators

7 Pages

The Physiology Of A Fight

5 Pages

Holster Guide

19 Pages

Why Stand Your Ground Matters

5 Pages

Elite Membership Level

3 Print-at-Home Drills

11 Pages

The Four Pillars Of Home Defense

15 Pages

7 Crucial Steps To Surviving The Fight Of Your Life

6 Pages

Your 7 Rules For Justified Use Of Deadly Force

8 Pages

8 Everyday Carry Tips And Techniques For The Responsibly Armed American

6 Pages

10 Things You Need To Know Before You Carry Concealed

16 Pages

Ammo Glossary

1 Page

Avoid, Escape, Survive

12 Pages

The 5 Most Effective Self-Defense Moves For A Gun-Free Fight

9 Pages

Condition Yellow Looks Good On You

10 Pages

Defensive Ammo Guide

18 Pages

Your Family Emergency Plan

13 Pages

3 Essentials Of Home Defense

10 Pages

Failure To Stop Drill

4 Pages

Getting On Target

5 Pages

Gun Cleaning Party

1 Page

Gun Control And Why It Doesn't Work

18 Pages

Gun Free Zones: Why They Don't Work

7 Pages

The Hidden Cost Of Proving Your Innocence

7 Pages

Home Security And Home Defense Fundamentals

16 Pages

How Much Will This Cost?

4 Pages

Kids & Guns: 5 Simple Steps To A Safer Home

23 Pages

Your Ultimate Knife Guide

24 Pages

Like Mother, Like Daughter

3 Pages

Low-Light Shooting Tactics

10 Pages

Mastering The Double-Tap

4 Pages

Pros & Cons: Off Body Carry

3 Pages

Protecting House of Worship Guide

16 Pages

Run, Hide, Fight: How To Survive An Active Shooter Event

9 Pages

Shackled For Self-Defense

10 Pages

Shoot Straight Under Stress

6 Pages

Situational Awareness While Dining Out

4 Pages

The Ultimate Guide For Dressing For Concealed Carry

24 Pages

Three Pillars Of Self-Defense

5 Pages

Threat De-Escalation: 3 Proven Tactics For Avoiding The Fight

4 Pages

True Justification

6 Pages

Violent Attack Prevention 101

5 Pages

Women & Firearms

10 Pages

Women's Holster Guide

22 Pages

How To Choose The Firearm That's Right For You

9 Pages

Know Your Rights: 10 Crucial Tips For Flying With Firearms

11 Pages

Holiday Gift-Giving Guide

14 Pages

Truckers & Self-Defense

35 Pages

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