It’s less common these days to have 1911s built to an owner’s specifications. Ed Brown, Bill Wilson, Nighthawk and others now offer “factory custom” or high-end 1911s. The one-at-a-time hand-built…

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

As a full-time cop in Ohio, many years ago, I became dissatisfied with the six-round ammo capacity of my off-duty .38 Special Colt Agent snub-nosed revolver. Because of my youthful desire to have the…

Many students ask what is the single fundamental they should practice in order to improve marksmanship. Although there are many building blocks necessary to formulate a good shot, the one fundamental…

In a TV interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, actor Alec Baldwin said he never pulled the trigger of the gun that killed Rust’s director of photography and wounded the director. Here is visual…

I was recently introduced to an intriguing new product: AlphaShield electronic earplugs from TETRA Hearing. I was immediately interested in the technology, especially since the company was started by…

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

Although I had planned on starting my 7-year-old son’s journey into handguns — kept securely in my safe, of course — with a single-action .22 revolver, I hadn’t thought about getting him one yet. The…

When you hear the name SIG Sauer, it’s likely that you first think about firearms. Maybe you even think about small arms, specifically, since SIG is certainly well-known for manufacturing and selling…

One USCCA viewer wrote in asking us to answer this pressing question: “What happens if you shoot someone who has broken into your house, but they lie to authorities about what really happened?” Kevin…

U.S. Concealed Carry Association President and Founder Tim Schmidt hosted New York Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY22) for an online broadcast to speak about why she became such a staunch supporter of the…

In less than 30 years, Oscar F. Mossberg transformed his small three-person operation of manufacturing guns in his backyard barn to one of the most prominent firearms producers in the U.S. “O.F. was…

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

The M&P 9 Shield Plus is the latest variation in a long line of Smith & Wesson pistols aiming to be the “perfect” semi-automatic for concealment. And Smith & Wesson isn’t the only firearms…

This Black Friday, we have an exclusive offer for proud Americans like you. Our Stuffed Tactical Stocking (valued at $128) is available for FREE with a purchase of $99 or more from the USCCA Store.…

A few weeks ago, when the autumn temperatures in Alabama finally dropped below 50 degrees, I threw on a hooded sweatshirt that reads, “I plead the 2nd.” Those four words are big and bold and…

The holidays snuck up on you again, didn’t they! Are you on the hunt for unique gifts that will put a smile on the face of even the toughest person to buy for on your list? Luckily for you, we’ve put…

Shine On: Lucid Optics C3 Weapons Light (Pictured above) Shockproof up to .458 SOCOM and putting out 300 lumens on a trio of AAA batteries, this light is at home on a defensive carbine — a platform…

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…

When I say I abhor running, I mean I’d rather listen to my three children scream non-stop for a week than run a mile. But about eight weeks ago, my wife was visiting the chiropractor for an…