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Concealed Carry
You have just finished your CCW course and are ready to start carrying. Now what? Continuing your education and training is an essential part of your self-defense journey. That is why we have provided you with valuable content from professionals to make sure your transition is easy and you are carrying intelligently, legally and safely.
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Massachusetts Gun Laws: What You Should Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on gun laws… Massachusetts gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked…
Continue Reading →Bond Arms Bullpup 9 Gun Review
I’ve been enthusiastic about reviewing the Bond Arms Bullpup 9mm for a few weeks now. After thorough testing — I put 1,200 to 1,300 rounds through it — my enthusiasm remains. In fact, my confidence…
Continue Reading →The Ultimate Guide to Dressing for Concealed Carry, Part 3: Warm Weather
*This is the third article in a series about dressing for concealed carry. It covers dressing for concealed carry during warm weather. Click below to get the FREE full-color, printable PDF! The…
Continue Reading →The Ultimate Guide to Dressing for Concealed Carry, Part 2: Options for Women
*This is the second article in a series about dressing for concealed carry. Click below to get the FREE full-color, printable PDF! The Ultimate Guide to Dressing for Concealed Carry ⇐ Claim Your…
Continue Reading →Taking a First-Time Shooter to the Range
If you want to protect gun rights, the shooting sports and your ability to defend yourself and your family, the single most important thing you can do is to bring a first-time shooter to the range.…
Continue Reading →The Ultimate Guide to Dressing for Concealed Carry, Part 1: Cold Weather
*This is the first article in a series about dressing for concealed carry. Click below to get the FREE full-color, printable PDF! The Ultimate Guide to Dressing for Concealed Carry ⇐ Claim Your Guide…
Continue Reading →The Gun-Shaped Item That Stopped Airport Security
I found it very interesting the other day that after several years of carrying a certain small, innocuous object in my handbag/carry-on bag, I got stopped at my home airport while going through the…
Continue Reading →Kentucky Gun Laws: What You Should Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on ever-changing gun laws… Kentucky gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most…
Continue Reading →Who Needs Guns? Some More Than Others…
I support LGBTQ rights. I do so without equivocation. I also really feel like I have made that clear in my past writings and videos. So when someone asked me about it recently, the first thought that…
Continue Reading →Join the USCCA Community … It’s Free!
When was the last time you sat around chatting about gun stuff? Are you looking for a place to discuss just about anything related to carrying a concealed weapon? Well, have we got a deal for you!…
Continue Reading →How to Choose a Holster for Concealed Carry
Choosing the right concealed carry holster is as important as choosing the right gun. Just as you would never drop a couple million on a Bugatti Chiron and top off the oil reservoir with some…
Continue Reading →Piles of Concealed Carry Holsters
Somebody should warn those who are new to concealed carry about a harrowing side-effect: the mountain of holsters “required” to support one simple sidearm. I guess I’ll be that somebody: New…
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