Human trafficking is an invisible blight on American society. Many Americans think “It could never happen in my neighborhood” or “I’d never let myself be tricked or abducted.” Sadly, the U.S.…

States kicked off 2022 by introducing a slew of gun-related legislation. Fortunately, most bills are in favor of gun owners. Lawmakers in five states are pushing for constitutional carry. Below are…

January is National Personal Self-Defense Awareness Month. What’s a better way to start the new year than by learning how to defend yourself or by refreshing what you already know? Below, we have compiled a list of 10 self-defense blog posts that everyone from beginner to seasoned defender should review.

I was fortunate enough to start 2022 off by testing a brand-new product from a brand-new company. Dillon Rifle Company (DRC) is the sister company of Dillon Aero and Dillon Precision. DRC’s goal is…

Until relatively recently, the name “Mossberg” meant “shotgun” to millions of Americans. It isn’t that the company didn’t manufacture other styles of firearms. A quick Google search will net you some…

Attorney Tom Grieve and USCCA Director of Content Kevin Michalowski discuss the pros and cons of recording interactions with police officers. This is ignoring two-party consent laws and in relation,…

Whether you’re new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed handgun permit may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. There are many reasons and ways to…

The 10mm auto cartridge was developed by the late Col. Jeff Cooper and introduced to the shooting world in 1983 as a self-defense, utility and hunting cartridge of significant power. The 10mm was…

One of the most important principles of the gun-policy debate is that we do not seek or accept tactical advice from politicians or pundits. President Biden is many things, but he is not remotely…

Nearly everyone has seen J. Howard Miller’s “We Can Do It!” poster at some point even if they didn’t realize it. It depicts a young woman wearing a red polka-dot bandana with the sleeve of her blue…

Whether you’re new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed handgun permit may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. There are many reasons and ways to…

As an “old guy,” the first ARs I ever owned and operated were the original, full-sized rifles with fixed stock, fiberglass handguards and 20-inch barrels. I’ve always favored the original AR-15/M16A1…

Rocky Road: Texas Cyclists Defend Against Motorist Assault A Houston couple were riding bicycles when a driver pulled up and told them they could not be riding in that area. The motorist drove off…

Gun owners have been using it for over a century. Hoppe’s No. 9 is one of the most popular gun cleaning solvents in the United States. We are spoiled today, but there was a time when cleaning a…

I recently taught my last class of 2021: USCCA’s Women’s Basic Pistol. I absolutely love teaching this class, and it’s not because I wrote the curriculum. I love this class because it always teaches…

Whether you’re new to owning a firearm or have had a gun for home defense for years, getting a concealed carry license may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. There are many reasons and ways to…

NOTE: USCCA Customer Engagement team members get a lot of questions, and they pass a good number of them along to Concealed Carry Magazine Senior Editor Ed Combs. If you have a question, you can…

In 1988, I became one of the few Ohio law enforcement instructors certified in both defensive tactics and firearms. This dual skill set allowed me to understand weapon retention vs. fast draw…

One of the latest teaching methods in college and university speech and communication departments is to videotape students while they’re giving speeches. The purpose is to show them what they did…

Editor’s note: The views expressed in the following article are that of attorney Anthony L. DeWitt and do not reflect an official stance from the USCCA.   If you watched any part of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, you know there were some tremendous takeaways for concealed carriers.