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. Concealed Carry Topics related to concealed carry outside of the home. Gun Safety & Storage Conversations about best practices for gun safety and storage. 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	925	May 20, 2020
What is your "Readiness (or carry) Condition"? Concealed Carry	73	888	January 27, 2022
The Aftermath: Curtains and DNA Save California Man Self-Defense	3	67	January 27, 2022
The Aftermath: Lock Your Front Door Self-Defense	56	2941	January 26, 2022
Self-defense dreams? Self-Defense	28	442	January 25, 2022
Defense of Others Concealed Carry	37	816	January 24, 2022
How important to have hand-to-hand skills? Self-Defense	89	878	January 18, 2022
NO title Self-Defense	27	306	January 18, 2022
Medical ankle kit recommendations Self-Defense Self-Defense	8	110	January 13, 2022
Get Home Kits - 12-24 Hours Self-Defense	20	269	January 9, 2022
Real stuff Self-Defense	16	209	January 9, 2022
Another left anti-gun politician can have protection True Stories	8	148	January 8, 2022
How long do you wait before shooting? Self-Defense	40	500	January 8, 2022
Running Errands Concealed Carry	102	2450	January 7, 2022
Taking care of business Self-Defense	12	226	January 7, 2022
Shoot to kill? Self-Defense	21	457	January 6, 2022
Sounds like bad judgement in Bend, OR dispute True Stories	20	419	January 6, 2022
Slowing down a Home Invasion Self-Defense Home-Defense	47	868	January 6, 2022
When Joe Biden made sense Self-Defense	12	251	January 4, 2022
Kiln gun for home defense? Self-Defense	5	125	January 3, 2022
Clear Leather Self-Defense	53	829	January 3, 2022
Disabled people here with concealed carry permit Concealed Carry	14	744	December 31, 2021
Slugs for thugs Self-Defense	14	156	December 29, 2021
Does non-lethal force exist in a practical sense for law-abiding citizens? Self-Defense	55	374	December 26, 2021
Walk away Concealed Carry	59	1375	December 25, 2021
How to retain CCW (CA) as a contractor that moves every 6-12 months? Concealed Carry Self-Defense	8	117	December 23, 2021
Home defense, shotgun or handgun? Home Defense	141	2504	December 21, 2021
The new reality Self-Defense	49	658	December 19, 2021
Do not keep a gun on your nightstand Home Defense	120	3157	December 18, 2021
How many of your firearms are always loaded? Home Defense	153	1964	December 18, 2021