There is no “good” gunfight. Any gunfight is dangerous, traumatic and will likely leave unseen scars that people will have to deal with long after the bullets stop flying. But the gunfight shown in…

If you’ve ever thought about having to defend…he DIDN’T even use his gun. You see, Brad is a USCCA Member from Texas. He works hard and lives a peaceful life with his wife and their two adopted dogs.

The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) set social media ablaze with a recent special report. The 16-page paper, titled “Source and Use of Firearms Involved in Crimes: Survey of Prison Inmates,…

In a world full of decisions, you often have to make one choice. Such is the way when pondering where to eat or what movie to see; there are likely more than a few options, but which is the right…

If you’re ever involved in a self-defense incident, you need to know what to say during your 911 call. In this week’s “Ask an Attorney” video, criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve answers this…

Mass shootings often unintentionally illustrate the ineffectiveness of anti-Second Amendment policies. Just last week, a 45-year-old man went on a shooting rampage at the Henry Pratt Company in…

Taurus has introduced a new .22 handgun, the TX22. But why? The market is flooded with .22s. Is there really a need for a new .22, especially one Taurus touts as a “full-sized” handgun? Do you think…

The new All Missions Packs (AMP) from 5.11 Tactical Gear are perhaps the most well-designed packs I have ever encountered. The folks at 5.11 truly went back to the drawing board (with expert input)…

Now THAT is a headline! Actually, the headline that caught my eye was: Trail runner was attacked by a mountain lion. He suffocated it to death in self-defense, wildlife officials say. I don’t know…

We here at the USCCA are veterans of SHOT, and if there is one thing we can all agree on — aside from the liberal use of hand sanitizer — it’s the impossibility of seeing everything on the show…

About once a year, we hear a rush from the gun-control crowd about the “gun show loophole” and online gun sales. That talking point is used to distort and overstate how easy it is for bad guys to get…

The Drill: Looking for a cheap, easy drill you can do at home? Follow Mike and Steve through these simple steps to find and improve your natural point of aim and end up on target faster. With this…

My friends Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell comprise the talented brother and sister team that hosts Eye on the Target Radio (supported by REALIZE Firearms Awareness Coalition). I caught up with…

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

It’s a good idea to carry spare ammo. How and where you place that ammo on your belt can mean the difference between a quick and smooth reload and a time-consuming disaster when you suddenly need…

House Call: Armed Georgia Citizen Stops Robbery at Waffle House An armed man announced a robbery to the employees of a Waffle House in Villa Rica around 12:30 a.m. Unbeknownst to the robber and the…

Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski is no stranger to the most expensive firearms in the world … so why does he have such a soft spot for the extremely affordable 9mm Taurus…

Emotions are high, your family is upset, and you’re shaking with adrenaline. You just had to use deadly force in a self-defense incident. You’ve called the cops … but now what? The moments after any…

SHOT Show is typically a whirlwind of technology, gear, accessories, guns, meetings, networking and ideas. And the 41st annual show at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, January…

No responsibly armed American or responsible gun owner ever hopes to be involved in a self-defense incident. However, it is important to not only be prepared for what happens during, but also for…