Training Articles - USA Carry

The saying, “mission drives the gear train”, is a reference to the objective having ruling authority over gear choices. We typically don’t think of it this way, but the objective should be driving our training too. The...

There are plenty of reasons the outdoor range isn’t always available. Weather, hours of operation, work schedules, or simply not having the time to make the drive all push shooters indoors. The indoor range earns...

In Lesson 6 of CCW Safe’s 36 Lessons for Armed Defenders series, the conversation shifts to one of the hardest judgment calls a concealed carrier will ever face: when is the moment to shoot, and when is it too...

On a quiet Sunday morning, the sanctuary is full. Children shuffle into pews. A greeter smiles at the door. The worship team begins to play. Now imagine this: a raised voice in the lobby. A door that should have...

I went from my first USPSA match to B class in about eight months. I didn’t do anything crazy, but I did do a few things consistently. If you’re thinking about competing or you’re stuck in C or D...

I am of the opinion, that you can tell who the real pros are by how they handle the guns they carry. Not how well they shoot them, or what cool tricks they can pull off, but the substance of their gun handling. One of...

Have you ever spent time dry firing throughout the week, only to get to the range and feel as if none of what you worked on actually translated into better results? This is common, especially for beginner shooters, and...

There is a fundamental lie in most dry fire training. It’s not malicious, but it is pervasive. You set up your targets, you clear your weapon, and you begin your reps. You practice your draw, your trigger press, and...

One of the most persistent myths about firearms training is that it begins and ends with pulling the trigger. Responsible firearms education is a process; one that builds judgment, skill, and confidence over time. Every...

There is a saying that goes; I’ve learned more from my mistakes than my successes. Mistakes can help you improve because they force you to reexamine what you thought you were doing right against the reality of your...

MONROE, MI — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, local law enforcement, the D.A.R.E. Board, and superintendents from nine local school districts have announced the official launch of the Eddie Eagle GunSafe program in...

CCW Safe has released Lesson 3 in its ongoing Armed Defender’s Dilemma series, taking a sobering look at the legal consequences that can follow even a justifiable self-defense shooting. Through in-depth analysis...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — CCW Safe has released Lesson 2 of its ongoing Armed Defender’s Dilemma series, reinforcing one of the most critical principles in responsible concealed carry: get firearms and self-defense...

Quite a few years ago, I had an experience that brought the topic of bad shooting habits home to me. I had been shooting guns my whole life. I hunted and went plinking as a kid, earned the Boy Scout Marksmanship Merit...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — CCW Safe has launched The Armed Defender’s Dilemma: 36 Lessons by Shawn Vincent, a new in-depth video series designed to educate and prepare concealed carriers for the complex realities of lawful...