You do not have to look hard to find reports of assaults, robberies and other heinous crimes committed against persons out running in their neighborhoods or on municipal paths. For good reason, I…

I was working for a writer and photographer around the time digital cameras became popular, and my mentor was absolutely adamant against digital photography. I mean … no one wants to jump on board…

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 license may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be. There are many reasons and ways to carry a concealed weapon, but the first step is knowing the laws.

UPDATED on 9/9/21 David Chipman is originally from an affluent suburb of Detroit, Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Science from American University and a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins.…

The AR-15 is the most popular long gun in American history. From the original full-length rifle to the shorter M4 carbine, it has been America’s “go-to” long gun for many years. But it isn’t just the…

The next mass shooting is imminent. The attacker is already in the detailed planning and preparation phase. Gun-control advocacy groups are also preparing because they know they have a short “policy…

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is proud and honored to partner with an organization that acts as a voice for 1 million disabled veterans. In only nine days, we helped DAV (Disabled American…

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As more and more Americans look to become responsibly armed (5 million new gun owners in 2020!), the question of what kind of first gun to get has become more frequent. Those who grew up around guns…

Judging by the historic numbers of firearms and ammunition sales, Americans are frightened for their safety. But deadly force isn’t the only way to respond to a threat. Many people admit they don’t…

My affinity for Case knives dates back to the 1960s. I grew up on a suburban neighborhood street that dead-ended into woods. The best times I had in those woods were with my dad on our impromptu…

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As more and more states move to what is known as “constitutional carry” — as in, adults who are not criminals may legally carry concealed firearms without a state-issued permit — it raises a few…