What exactly is situational awareness? Simply put, situational awareness is the ability to perceive, understand and act on what is happening around you in a dynamic and complex environment. It is a…

A Tucson, Arizona man was having coffee outside his newly built cabin in June 2023 when a black bear attacked. The bear dragged the man down an embankment and killed him. An armed neighbor later…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 4 of our four-part series on domestic abuse and self-defense. This article discusses how firearms ownership and self-defense training help domestic abuse survivors to…

Self-defense is a fundamental right that we all possess. We have the right to protect ourselves and the people we love from harm. For gun owners, this right comes with a responsibility to ensure that…

Across the country, thousands of responsibly armed Americans are asking what self-defense liability insurance, also called concealed carry insurance, is, how it works, and what it does and doesn’t…

Editor’s note: This three-part series will explore the history of gun control in the United States. Part 1 will discuss gun restrictions during the 17th and 18th centuries. Gun control in America…

The Fourth of July is a time of year that all Americans look forward to — the time of year where we come together to celebrate our freedom, our independence and our way of life. And what better way…

Of all the skills necessary to the successful defense of life, the will to live is the first and most important. On Dec. 7, 2022, a female stranger broke into a woman’s home in Chicago. The two women…

The AR-15 can be deemed the finest close-quarters-battle weapon. Downsized from the heavy AR-10 chambered in 7.62 NATO, the .223 AR-15 has been deemed “America’s rifle” and is a popular civilian…

On June 14, we celebrate the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday. While 200-plus years might seem like ages ago, the U.S. Army is a relatively new organization. Other European standing armies have been in…

The 1911 pistol was standard in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985, and it remains one of the most popular handgun designs. But anything that’s stood more than a century is likely to receive an…

A Gallup survey conducted in October of 2021 found that 88 percent of gun owners considered “protection” the primary reason for owning a firearm. Seventy percent stated that “target shooting” was…

When the police arrive at the scene of a self-defense shooting, it is important for those involved in the incident to remain calm and cooperative. The responding officers may have very limited…

BJ Baldwin describes his self-defense story and how he realized he wasn’t fully protected without the USCCA.

USCCA member, Kerri Ann, found herself quickly moving from victim to suspect after her incident.  Watch her story.

Bruce tells his story and explains how being a USCCA member made all the difference for him.

Home security is more than just installing an alarm system and hoping for the best. It is a proactive approach to protect your home, your family and your valuables from potential threats. In this…

Check out USCCA member, David Jackson’s, story.

Shucking Out Freedom in Nebraska A call for celebration brings us to the Midwest plains of the Cornhusker State. Nebraska is a state with flat, far-reaching farmland, tornadoes and now what could…

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to show your dad how much you appreciate all he does for you. If your dad is passionate about firearms and shooting sports,…