ARX .38 Special ARX .38 Special You went out of your way to acquire the lightest .38 revolver you could find, so why stop there? These .38s from Inceptor are loaded with 77-grain copper-polymer…

When you gotta go, you gotta go. Since you’re reading this U.S. Concealed Carry Association publication, I think we can safely assume that one of your travel-planning factors involves how to safely…

I’ve been through a lot of firearms training classes, and some of them haven’t been the most comfortable (physically or emotionally) for me as a woman. While men and women can most certainly practice…

No one likes a traffic stop, but doing these few things when you concealed carry will ensure yours ends safely for everyone. Think about this: The most dangerous thing a police officer does every day…

As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on constantly changing gun laws… Minnesota gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most…

How can you prevent a negligent discharge? The correct answer is, “Keep your finger off the trigger until you have made a conscious decision to shoot.” Any other answer means you might poke a hole in…

The world of ammunition is chock-full of questions, myths and misconceptions. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most frequently asked questions about ammo. Are Full Metal Jacket Bullets Bad for…

With the country ablaze in sweeping medical and recreational marijuana reform, it is important to remember that the drug is still verboten on a federal level. In fact, sweet Mary Jane has been…

At one time or another, you have probably come across a business with “No Guns Allowed” or “No Concealed Carry” posted in the windows or on the doors. For example, there are no firearms allowed at…

I always ask my concealed carry students what threats they might encounter. Almost invariably, men and women alike will describe typical crimes — armed robbery, rape, gang violence, etc. A few will…

A friend of mine recently became a U.S. citizen. Because he is an educated Englishman, language was not an issue. It wasn’t until after his citizenship that he ran into problems. Becoming a Citizen…

A couple of weeks ago I got my butt kicked. I finished the day bruised and bleeding but entirely satisfied that I had done right. Notice that I did not say I had “done it right” but rather that I had…

Everyday carry (EDC) refers not only to your concealed carry firearm but also to all of the related gear you should carry EVERY day. You don’t just strap on a firearm on the days that you might be…

It’s a nice day, and you decide to take your baby to the park. Since it’s not far, you walk over, even though you have to go through a non-residential area. With no one else around, a man approaches…

Someone runs up behind a woman, snatches her purse and takes off. You’ve just witnessed this. What do you do? Steve Fischer, Training Operations Manager for the USCCA, is going to answer that…

In this video, USCCA Training Operations Manager Steve Fischer breaks down what to do if you see someone stealing another person’s things. Speaker 1: Hey man, that’s his stuff, come on. Just leave it…

Your car breaks down, seemingly in the middle of nowhere, and someone stops to help. Is he or she a good Samaritan or a threat spotting an easy target? If you don’t know the person approaching you,…

Are you prepared to meet an aggressive stranger while you’re trying to get into your car and leave? In this video, USCCA Training Operations Manager Steve Fischer breaks down what to do when you’re approached at your car and how to maintain a defensive mindset during an escalating situation.

“Why do you even need a gun like that?” Whenever I find myself answering that question, it seems my argument is strongest when I walk the audience through my three key reasons for wanting guns:…

An excerpt from the USCCA’s Concealed Carry Guide. Holster shopping can be as confusing as gun buying until you know the ins and outs of it. Here are a few of the most frequently used terms that will…