Self-Defense

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. Gun Safety & Storage Conversations about best practices for gun safety and storage. 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	3	1909	May 20, 2020
Woman Shot- killed by Ice agent in Minneapolis True Stories	179	585	January 13, 2026
Are you worried while carrying a firearm? Self-Defense	117	2768	January 12, 2026
What Self-defense Training Do You Recommend? Self-Defense	20	144	January 11, 2026
ICE and Self defence? Self-Defense	75	577	January 10, 2026
The Aftermath: Parking Lot Confrontation True Stories	26	2050	January 9, 2026
Federal Agents shoot 2 in Portland True Stories	3	58	January 9, 2026
Do ya need one of these? Self-Defense	11	121	January 5, 2026
From a Karate Master - Part of the curriculum Self-Defense	3	62	January 3, 2026
This Is Why You Stay Armed: DOT Worker Killed in Brutal Mother-Daughter Attack ~ VIDEO Self-Defense	11	232	December 31, 2025
The Aftermath: Smash-and-Grab Turns Deadly True Stories	16	1154	December 10, 2025
Self Defense for Senior citizens Self-Defense	29	290	December 9, 2025
The Aftermath: Mama Bear Protects Her Child True Stories	12	1411	December 8, 2025
Violent Confrontation in Melbourne: Armed Resident Killed After Using Gun in Self-Defense Self-Defense	10	232	December 6, 2025
Church Chaos in Grand Rapids — Seeking Advice Self-Defense Self-Defense	29	295	November 19, 2025
The Moment You Become a Gun Guy or Gun Girl Self-Defense	10	151	November 19, 2025
The Aftermath: No Good Deed True Stories	25	1037	November 12, 2025
Non lethal launchers Self-Defense	8	590	October 31, 2025
How to avoid a conflict Self-Defense	47	349	October 23, 2025
Wrong Guy to Pistol Whip Self-Defense	11	428	October 21, 2025
How to win the fight Self-Defense	8	126	October 18, 2025
Do you have gun insurance or home owner insurance? Self-Defense	8	836	October 16, 2025
How Many Rounds do you NEED Self-Defense	117	3589	October 10, 2025
Situational Awareness: Where would you sit on this train? Self-Defense	19	351	September 29, 2025
Thoughts on Tourniquets... Lessons from the real world Self-Defense	34	428	September 26, 2025
Best shoulder holder for Glock 21 - disabled in wheelchair Concealed Carry	15	165	September 14, 2025
Home defense shotguns Self-Defense Home-Defense	147	2060	September 8, 2025
NEW Instructor responding to a past conversation Home Defense	5	89	September 5, 2025
The Aftermath: Peeping Tom Meets Armed Resident True Stories	34	1075	September 4, 2025
Defensive air guns, then and now Self-Defense	8	349	September 2, 2025