Winters in many parts of the U.S. can be unpredictable. Though temperatures overall are rising, weather events are becoming more extreme. It’s always a good idea to be prepared for the worst. In…

Senior citizens are being targeted for random acts of violence in the U.S. more than ever before. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that…

Why is training, specifically in the context of defensive shooting, so important? The answer may surprise you. Understanding the power of training begins with understanding what happens in an…

When you’re ready to carry concealed, getting shots on target isn’t the only aspect of defensive firearms training you should consider. Practicing to clear your firearm from a holster is an important…

Everyone I’ve ever taken shooting at an outdoor range loved the adventure. If you’re new to shooting, though, going by yourself can be an intimidating experience fraught with worry and uncertainty.…

What is the difference between self-defense and cold-blooded revenge? In this short video, U.S. Concealed Carry Association Director of Content Kevin Michalowski reacts to a Spokane police department…

I know that the month of January is typically a great time to look to the future … to look forward. With a new year and a fresh start, it makes perfect sense to see fresh dates (and fresh…

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s evokes memories of non-violent resistance to discriminations: marches, bus boycotts and sit-ins at segregated lunch counters and businesses. While…

CCW Breakaways has been providing concealed carry clothing since 2010. The concealed carry pants allow wearers to carry up to a full-sized pistol (depending on pant style) comfortably and invisibly.…

As a young teen, I attended several sports camps during the summer months and holidays to refine my skills in basketball and volleyball. I distinctly remember that the first few days of camp (and,…

AMMO Inc. STREAK Visual Ammunition is revolutionary ammo for indoor range and low-light shooting that lets you see the path of the bullet in real-time, without the use of conventional tracers. STREAK…

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…

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…

A brass catcher can be useful for those that want to keep track of spent brass. It attaches directly to a firearm to catch the cases as they are ejected. Catching empty cases is useful for those who…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 1 of a four-part series on domestic abuse and self-defense. This article explores the physical and psychological trauma experienced by domestic abuse victims. Part 1 |…

Kevin Michalowski, USCCA and NRA Certified Trainer, has a tip to help shooters with recoil control. Recoil management is important for speed, accuracy and comfort. Why Recoil Management Is an…

Well, it’s 2023. I don’t know about y’all, but I feel slightly overwhelmed and a little bit under prepared, as if this New Year just kind of snuck into my calendar and popped up out of nowhere, way…

Trapped Inside: Missouri Man Defends Against Machete Attack A Kansas City man and his mother parked their car and were about to get out of the vehicle when a machete-wielding man approached them and…

Pistol stabilizing braces — their application, usage and legality — are often the subject of a lot of confusion within the gun community. Why? The reason is simple: the federal government. The Bureau…

Spending so much time outdoors while growing up in the 1960s, having the best sneaker was important. The top brands of the time — Keds, Red Ball Jets and P.F. Flyers — all promised the wearers…