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Uncover the rules governing the legal use of force in self-defense, get tips on how to practice safe and legal concealed carry, and stay up-to-date on firearms-related legislation at both the state and national levels—especially as it relates to the Second Amendment and the right to keep and bear arms.
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: West Virginia
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Louisiana
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…
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National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is proud to support the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38) that was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Richard Hudson…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Mississippi
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…
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Red Flag Orders: Chipping Away at Your Rights
Gun-controllers often call for enhanced gun violence prevention orders. These so-called “red flag” laws are court orders that can limit an individual’s ability to buy or possess a firearm, ostensibly…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Oklahoma
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task armed Americans must undertake. To help with that, we will be…
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ATF Pistol Brace Ban Could Be Imminent
On Dec. 18, 2020, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a notice that it’s currently evaluating pistols with an attached stabilizing brace to determine whether these…
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Santa Claus, Not Santa Cause
I still remember being 8 years old, trying to go to sleep on Christmas Eve as I peeked out of my bedroom window, watching the snow flurries illuminated by the streetlight whip around into thick…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: New Mexico
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task armed Americans must undertake. To help with that, we will be…
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Guns in the News: Firearms Regulation by the ATF
The official mission statement of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE), often referred to as ATF, claims it is for our protection. “ATF is a law enforcement agency in the…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Idaho
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task armed Americans must undertake. To help with that, we will be…
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Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Maryland
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task you must undertake as an armed American. To help with that, we will…
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