I’m afraid. Afraid we’re losing the battle for gun rights. Bit by bit. State by state. A bite here. A chew there. Sometimes a nut case with a gun. It’s a terrible shame because I’m just back from…

Regular readers know how often we at the USCCA stress the age-old truth that avoiding a bad situation is always preferable to dealing with the consequences of one. I spend a generous amount of time…

It is becoming pretty popular (and pretty easy) these days to bash the media, especially when it comes to the coverage of guns. The mainstream outlets clearly just don’t get it. Not only do such…

Back in 1980, when the revolver reigned supreme in law enforcement, agencies favored four main controlled-expansion hollow-point loadings for the .38 Special. Ohio Highway Patrol used the Speer…

Second Amendment stalwart Gov. Kristi Noem (R) has signed her first bill into law. It repeals the requirement for a permit to carry concealed weapons in the state of South Dakota. Promises Kept The…

Have you ever wondered if those stern-looking security features currently littering the American landscape really make you safer, especially the ones that deprive you of your right to keep and bear…

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

Does your briefcase stop bullets? Does it put your gun right where you need it in a hurry? The PDG Slingshot Armor Carrier is a bulletproof messenger bag that will carry your laptop and your office…

Becoming a father changed EVERYTHING. Suddenly I understood my own father a lot better, and with these new lives to defend I had to take a stand for what I believed in… …a stand for the family I had…

I believe in a lot of things, and today I’d like to share with you what, exactly, those things are. These beliefs have shaped not only who I am as a person, but who I am as a father, a responsible…

In this week’s “Ask an Attorney” video, criminal defense attorney and former state prosecutor Tom Grieve answers a question responsibly armed Americans often ask: “Can I defend a loved one with my…

When it comes to choosing a defensive handgun, most experienced shooters and self-defense trainers agree on a hierarchy of must-haves. Reliability takes first place, with power (caliber), ammo…

In my mind’s eye, I still see myself as 37 years old. I was between marriages with a job I enjoyed that paid enough to travel and buy a home. Does everyone have such an image? A time that our minds…

I recently purchased a gun. This, of course, is not news. I own a number of guns. That number is none of your business, but that fact is for another story. This story I feel comfortable sharing.…

Smith & Wesson is the leader in revolver design and manufacturing. Its newest design comes from the Performance Center line: the S&W Model 986 seven-shooter in 9mm Luger. Even today, when…

A very effective way to teach the differences between cover and concealment (and how each can be successfully used) is to answer the questions of “What?,” “How?” and “Why?” as the information is…

Have you ever had an uninvited houseguest or an unexpected visitor? Maybe it was a neighbor who interrupted dinner preparations and chatted just a little bit too long. Perhaps it was an out-of-town…

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

While the chances of being involved in a mass shooting are relatively slim, the danger is still very real, and your best option for survival would be effective escape. When you enter an area, MAKE…

People collect guns for many reasons, such as hunting, sporting, historical interest, home defense and self-defense. You may be wondering if your insurance covers loss of or damage to your guns. What…