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RNC Gun Platform Breakdown
Some folks might argue that gun ownership and the Republican identity have almost become inseparable. To that point, Republican candidates and representatives have historically supported law-abiding…
Continue Reading →A Look Back: History of the Presidential Debate
A record-setting 84 million people tuned in to the first presidential debate held between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump in 2016. Donald Trump and Joe Biden didn’t come near to that figure in their first debate held on Sept. 29, 2020, but the number of viewers was over 70 million.
Continue Reading →DNC Gun Platform Breakdown
Curious as to what the 2020 Democratic Party Platform’s stance is on guns? Well, a copy of the document is online. A special section on “Ending the Epidemic of Gun Violence” (Pages 47-48) enables…
Continue Reading →October 2020 Giveaway: Pistol Training Experience
In 1976, Jeff Cooper, a WWII and Korean War combat veteran, founded the American Pistol Institute (later Gunsite Academy). The retired lieutenant colonel established the school to offer firearms…
Continue Reading →Gun Safety Tips For Everyone
Gun safety is pretty easy if you always remember it and follow the four cardinal rules. Ignoring these rules and exhibiting careless behavior can have tragic consequences. Cardinal Gun Rules With…
Continue Reading →Casting Your Vote: What Gun Owners Should Know
The 2020 election will likely go down as one of the most heated presidential elections in American history. Americans have been bombarded with the good and the bad about each candidate on social…
Continue Reading →A Look Back: History of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
On Sept. 17, 1787, 41 delegates to the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia and ratified the U.S. Constitution. Included among these men were George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and other…
Continue Reading →September 2020 Giveaway: PBR World Finals Experience
The USCCA is the proud personal-defense partner of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR). These two organizations have joined forces to help strong, self-reliant people learn how to protect and be protected. To celebrate our partnership, the USCCA is offering the PBR World Finals Experience [$22,790 value].
Continue Reading →True Stories — August/September 2020
Bank Shot: North Carolina Woman Defends Against Five Teens A Charlotte woman was at a drive-through ATM when she was approached by five young men who proceeded to rob her at gunpoint. Fearing for her…
Continue Reading →Firearms Myths: Which Ones Hold Water?
A few years ago, my daughter was in awe of a particularly awesome long-range shot executed during a television drama. My little freckle-faced kid turned to me and said, “Daddy could you do that?” I…
Continue Reading →Strength in Numbers: The Motivation and Momentum of the DC Project
When I first got involved with the DC Project (DCP) more than four years ago, I didn’t know how much Second Amendment advocacy would grow and develop in my life. I mean, I was totally for gun rights…
Continue Reading →The Top Five Ranges in the Country
The marketing research company IBISWorld reported that in 2019, there were more than 7,000 gun ranges located in the U.S. We’ve narrowed down the list to our five favorites. The USCCA will also be…
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