Tritium is an extremely rare radioactive element produced artificially for use in a variety of applications. And in the late 1980s, it sparked a revolution in low-light shooting skills. My first…

“Which gun and what ammo should I use for self-defense in my home?” is one of the most common questions students ask during home-defense classes. The simplest answer is to use the firearm with which…

Firearms owners — new and old — simply need a handgun that is reliable and suits our lifestyles. And many of us are on a budget. But there is a difference between inexpensive or budget handguns and…

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…

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 U.S. Concealed Carry Association is now offering even greater benefits for no extra cost. That’s right. Upgraded benefits for members for no additional charge. Read on to find out what they are.…

The Kyle Rittenhouse trial is dominating headlines across the country. No matter which side of the court of public opinion you fall on, this tragic incident offers a prime illustration of several key…

November is National Family Stories Month, which makes now a good time to reflect on parts of our family and personal heritage that involve firearms and the shooting sports. Here is part of my story.…

You would be hard-pressed to find a veteran with as colorful of a military career as USCCA Member John R. Cronin. He can trace his family’s military service back more than 200 years to the American…

It’s like shooting a Glock, only better. Sometimes, you just look at something great and decide that with a few minor modifications, it can still be improved. That’s what the good people over at…

I have been working on and off in the firearms industry for a little more than two decades. And now that my husband and I are both employed by the USCCA, you can probably imagine our household is…

Are gun laws changing? Yes, they always are and will continued to for the foreseeable future. The change is driven by local ordinances and legislative bills that are passed on the state or federal…

Two weeks ago, my bank card got hacked. Again. As I was getting it replaced, I knew I wanted to update the information on my USCCA Membership account. I don’t want to be without the protection for a…

As gun-rights advocates, we must seize and maintain the moral and intellectual high ground. We already understand the tactical and practical costs of the spectrum of gun-control proposals and the…

What happens if you miss the bad guy? Well, you’ll likely hit something else. If that something else is a wall, what is the likelihood your chosen home-defense caliber will go through it? USCCA…

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…

Some 42 years ago, my first off-duty handgun was a 2.5-inch Model 19 Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver. It had a beautiful, blued finish and slim, checkered walnut service grips. The profile of the…

It is imperative that firearms instructors engaging in personal-defense training are familiar with the various types of long guns, as well as handguns, to serve their clients’ needs. Every situation…

There are many shotguns with merit. The humblest shotguns will put food on the table and save your life. I am going to make a bold statement: For personal defense and all-around tactical use, the pump-action shotgun is the best choice. A pump-action shotgun can be very fast into action.

A tragic shooting involving actor Alec Baldwin has suddenly brought the question of “gun safety” to the forefront of national debate. But what is missing from this discussion are the words “firearms…