USCCA Firearms & Self-Defense Blog

Zero Tolerance is quickly becoming my favorite producer of tactical folding knives. Its knives are American-made, razor sharp and thoughtfully designed — and they handle wonderfully. What more could…

Weddings are a time to celebrate love and make lasting memories. The day already requires a lot of planning, but carrying a concealed firearm — whether as a guest, a wedding attendant, the groom or…

Even retired cops have to qualify for the LEOSA card, so I found myself on the range with a group of cops the other day. At this range session, we were forced to address the idea of regular gear…

A young lady dressed in Revolutionary War garb greeted us at the 2023 NRA Convention, holding a Brown Bess Musket. She was part of Project Appleseed, whose mission is to rebuild America as a nation…

All Aboard: South Carolina The constitutional choo-choo train just keeps on rolling, with its next stop in beautiful South Carolina. If you desire gorgeous coastline, world-class golf, Old-South…

In a self-defense situation, drawing your handgun with speed and accuracy is crucial. It can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why it’s important to train yourself to have fast and…

Editor’s note: This three-part series will explore the history of gun control in the United States. Part 2 will discuss gun restrictions during the 19th century. You can read Part 1 here. Gun control…

If you take the anti-gun advocates at their word, they care about preventing tragedies like the murders at Sandy Hook and Uvalde and mass attacks like the one that occurred in Las Vegas. They desire…

“Guilty until proven innocent.” William shares his journey through the justice system.

Personal security is the protection of oneself from harm, violence or loss. It involves taking measures to prevent or reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime, terrorism or other threats. One of…

Unexpected Charge: Idaho Man Kills Onrushing Moose A Terreton man found a moose in his yard. When the man tried to move the moose on his way, the moose charged the man, forcing him to shoot it in…

Though the 13-round 9mm Browning Hi-Power was introduced in 1935, high-capacity semi-automatic combat pistols were not popular for self-defense until much later. Someone looking for a “combat-ready”…

Wayne shares his harrowing self-defense story.

It can be hard to choose the caliber of gun with which to arm yourself and how many rounds you might need to stop a deadly threat. While there’s no shortage of opinions on what is the “right”…

Scott shares his story about getting carjacked while on duty as a Lyft driver.

Are you a gun owner or enthusiast? If so, it’s important that you have all the facts in order to make informed decisions about your practice and hobby. Many myths are swirling around gun ownership,…

I am honored to be on the board of directors for Hold My Guns, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, whose mission is to connect responsible firearms owners with voluntary, private off-site storage options during…

July 4th is America’s birthday and, since 1776, it has been a time of celebration for our country’s independence. As we mark this special day with fireworks, parades and barbecues all across the…

When driving, a vehicle operator needs to use just enough strength and agility to ensure that the vehicle is stable and controlled and that it stays on the correct side of the road. If someone…

The new year started out with numerous gun bills being introduced at the state level. The biggest news is in Illinois, where Gov. JB Pritzker quickly approved an assault weapons ban after it was…