First Look at the Taurus G3
With this new Taurus pistol, you get one extra G! You know how I praised the Taurus G2. Well, now Taurus has released the G3. It’s the same great gun as the smaller version but, as the name…
Continue Reading →First Look at the Taurus G3
With this new Taurus pistol, you get one extra G! You know how I praised the Taurus G2. Well, now Taurus has released the G3. It’s the same great gun as the smaller version but, as the name…
Continue Reading →Which States Issue the Most Concealed Carry Permits?
As the popularity of concealed carry and responsible gun ownership rises across the country, you may be wondering which states issue the most concealed carry permits. It should come as no surprise…
Continue Reading →Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990: What Is It?
Nearly a decade before the tragic massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado, Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wisconsin) introduced Senate Bill S.2070 — The Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990. The legislation was co-sponsored by Dennis DeConcini (D-Arizona) and eventually signed into law by President George H.W.
Continue Reading →Being a Good Client After a Self-Defense Shooting
Former State Prosecutor Tom Grieve discusses the ins and outs of being a good client after a self-defense shooting. It’s something you’ll want to think about and prepare for ahead of time so that you…
Continue Reading →You Defended Yourself … Now What?
Last week, we talked about what to do in the immediate aftermath of a situation where you employed your firearm, whether or not you actually fired it. Our readers are likely familiar with the basic…
Continue Reading →A Personal Decision
Without going into unsuitable personal detail in an inappropriate forum, I am a man of faith. I have arrived at that decision after a lifetime of difficulty and doubt. This past month, I had an…
Continue Reading →Officer in Trouble: Should I Shoot?
It’s just another day in your busy life when you realize you need to head to the nearby big-box store for some badly needed cleaning supplies. After a short internal debate, you decide that even…
Continue Reading →SIG Sauer .300 BLK MCX Rattler PCB Pistol
There is no doubt that the new wave of semi-automatic pistols — based on rifle designs that make use of a pistol brace — are the hot items in the firearms world. These new pistols allow you to carry…
Continue Reading →Gear We Love — October 2019
Grashorn Gunworks Elk Grips Grashorn Gunworks Elk Grips One of the great advantages of most revolvers and the 1911 platform is the ability to dress them up with whatever style of grips you like. And,…
Continue Reading →Into the Fray Special Edition: Join Us at the 2A Rally
From Beth Alcazar: There has been a lot of talk and excitement building within the firearms community over the last few months regarding an upcoming non-partisan, grassroots event supporting our…
Continue Reading →New Jersey Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on gun laws… New Jersey gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked New…
Continue Reading →What Is the Cost of a Self-Defense Case in Criminal Court?
Former State Prosecutor Tom Grieve answers the question on many concealed carriers’ minds: “How much is this going to cost?” As you may have predicted, a self-defense case that makes it to criminal…
Continue Reading →Did You Defend Yourself? Call 911…
From the moment you employ your firearm in what you believe to be self-defense, you will face some critical decisions. Many of them will depend on what level of force you use. The initial dividing…
Continue Reading →Good Samaritan Rescues Neighbor
My home state of Florida takes the cake for odd, whacked-out and sometimes downright crazy situations. Here in the “Sunshine State,” we have a bit of everything. So it wasn’t completely out of the…
Continue Reading →CCW Breakaways: Deep Concealment, Quick Access, Great Comfort
I am always on the lookout for concealed carry holsters or systems that allow the user to carry deep yet still provide a high level of comfort and easy access to the gun. Not all systems do. So, if…
Continue Reading →Which Is the Most Important Gun Safety Rule?
We all should know the four cardinal firearms safety rules. But let’s recap: Treat every gun as if it is loaded. Never point a gun at anything you are not willing to destroy. Know your target and…
Continue Reading →They’re Not Coming for Your Guns! Part 1
One of the most contentious points in gun politics is characterizing just how far gun-control advocates intend to go. Most of us in the gun-rights camp intuitively understand that those who want to…
Continue Reading →The Bermuda Triangle of Firearms … and Other Excuses for Missing the Target
I still remember the crisp, cool Arizona mornings at Gunsite Academy. I hadn’t packed quite enough warm clothing to layer on for the surprisingly chilly start to each day. So I had borrowed a…
Continue Reading →Have You Purchased Your Tickets for ‘The Reliant’?
We here at the USCCA are beyond excited about the upcoming world premiere of the pro-2A, faith-based thriller, The Reliant. The American public only has one chance to catch this rare gem on the big…
Continue Reading →Pepper Spray Done Wrong!
Pepper spray or, in this case, bear spray is not always instantly effective! People can fight through it. This surveillance video shows the improper use of pepper spray and the effects (or lack…
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