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	1904	May 20, 2020
Church Chaos in Grand Rapids — Seeking Advice Self-Defense Self-Defense	11	72	September 1, 2025
Home defense shotguns Self-Defense Home-Defense	143	1223	September 1, 2025
Defensive air guns, then and now Self-Defense	6	55	September 1, 2025
Distance can you Keep It Self-Defense	30	152	August 31, 2025
The Aftermath: Peeping Tom Meets Armed Resident True Stories	18	134	August 28, 2025
Church Active Shootings & Demons Self-Defense Self-Defense	89	3037	August 28, 2025
How to know if you are being followed in your car Self-Defense	6	111	August 27, 2025
Thoughts on Tourniquets... Lessons from the real world Self-Defense	32	365	August 26, 2025
Red dot sights in court Self-Defense	68	601	August 25, 2025
Best shoulder holder for Glock 21 - disabled in wheelchair Concealed Carry	12	88	August 23, 2025
ND Support Gun Safety & Storage	4	74	August 16, 2025
Facing a negligent discharge (recovery, not legal issues) Gun Safety & Storage	53	3355	August 14, 2025
Byrna Self Defense Weapon Concealed Carry Self-Defense	13	4930	August 13, 2025
The Aftermath: Bringing a Knife to a Home Invasion True Stories	16	1191	August 9, 2025
Bear vs 10mm and Tachypsychia True Stories	29	1991	August 7, 2025
Violence - No reason, just wanted to see what it was like to kill Self-Defense	62	351	August 7, 2025
Grizzly Bear Attack Ended by Two GLOCK 10mm Pistols Self-Defense	4	83	August 2, 2025
Are you tested? Are you true? Self-Defense	12	129	July 14, 2025
Sign in store Self-Defense	32	894	July 14, 2025
The Aftermath: Parking Lot Robbery True Stories	33	1180	July 6, 2025
Can, or Rather When Does, a FMJ RIFLE round become an 'acceptable" Self Defense round? Self-Defense Ammunition	61	360	June 29, 2025
He Left His Duty Handgun...WHERE?! Gun Safety & Storage	27	422	June 25, 2025
The Aftermath: Smoke Shop Robber Smoked True Stories	60	1475	June 13, 2025
Weekly Thought Bubble - Self-Defense Misconceptions: Warning Shots Self-Defense Self-Defense	45	261	June 11, 2025
Self-defense - Most misunderstood in preparedness Concealed Carry	3	165	June 7, 2025
Hornady Critical Defense .223 is the V-max varmint round? Home Defense	108	4972	June 3, 2025
How would you handle someone breaking into your home in the middle of the night? Home Defense	162	765	May 28, 2025
Situational Awareness - Let's turn the tables Self-Defense	31	1021	May 20, 2025
Active shooter at Florida State Self-Defense	84	367	May 16, 2025