Self-Defense

Gun Safety & Storage Conversations about best practices for gun safety and storage. True Stories Share self-defense stories you’ve seen in the media here. It’s a great way to mentally train (what would I have done here?) and to learn from others. You can see more True Stories on the USCCA Blog. Concealed Carry Topics related to concealed carry outside of the home. Home Defense Here’s a great place to discuss self-defense considerations at home.

Topic	Replies	Views	Activity
About the Self-Defense category Self-Defense	2	1922	May 20, 2020
How many members can field strip their EDC.? Gun Safety & Storage	94	533	July 9, 2026
The Aftermath: Arrested, Then Released: True Stories	37	1872	July 6, 2026
Why do things only happen when I am not carring? Concealed Carry	28	340	July 5, 2026
"It seems they want you to be armed here" Self-Defense Home-Defense	2	70	July 2, 2026
Pepper Spray Fails, Armed Texas Woman Shoots Ex During Alleged Home Attack Self-Defense	8	92	June 27, 2026
The Aftermath: Armed Robbery Attempt Ends in Deadly Defense True Stories	51	2141	June 25, 2026
A bad back equals a target on your back Self-Defense	5	119	June 24, 2026
If Given The Choice Would You Run Or Fight Self-Defense	130	1014	June 23, 2026
Best 9mm to carry Concealed Carry	192	9851	June 17, 2026
Stop Being a Soft Target Self-Defense	7	87	June 15, 2026
The Veteran's Complete Grey Man Protocol Self-Defense	5	104	June 14, 2026
Vacation Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe While Traveling Self-Defense Self-Defense	4	65	June 12, 2026
How many edc members .only carry to protect themselves Gun Safety & Storage	21	216	June 7, 2026
Why Your Home Defense Gun Needs a Light Self-Defense Home-Defense	5	83	June 6, 2026
What are your top 5 concerns about COVID-19? Self-Defense COVID-19	150	3266	June 4, 2026
Situational awareness at work Self-Defense	11	161	June 2, 2026
Do you have an in home defense plan and Home Defense Home-Defense , Self-Defense , Duty-to-Inform	4	889	May 31, 2026
Comfort of holsters Concealed Carry Self-Defense , Holster , Duty-to-Inform , Legal	25	183	May 26, 2026
Less lethal options such as Byrna And Grimburg less lethal products Home Defense	21	219	May 13, 2026
The Aftermath: When the Fight Comes to Your Neighborhood True Stories	48	2084	May 10, 2026
Reconciling the faith with Conceal Carry Concealed Carry	61	363	May 4, 2026
The Aftermath: Two Masked Intruders, One Armed Homeowner True Stories	32	1670	May 3, 2026
Do you or do you not? Self-Defense	40	230	April 29, 2026
How many members are Living with injuries . From being in a Fire Fight Self-Defense	19	82	April 25, 2026
Women's self defense classes Home Defense	4	64	April 23, 2026
Florida homeless man tries to shoot dog attacking woman, but shoots owner to True Stories	7	105	April 21, 2026
Shoulder Holster CCW clothing Concealed Carry	11	5265	April 14, 2026
I bought a Ring subscription today Self-Defense	6	101	April 11, 2026
Indoor range, do you feel safe? Gun Safety & Storage	67	1789	April 8, 2026