Training Videos

Lifesaving training, critical drills, legal self-defense information, and top tips from industry experts - this video series is a training habit that will 5x your...

The USCCA, in partnership with Walk the Talk America, proudly presents the Mental Health + Firearms video series. This comprehensive health and safety series will provide training from licensed counselors on a variety of topics related to mental wellness, helping responsibly armed Americans with...

Join Kevin Michalowski as he reviews footage of some of USCCA’s most popular live training scenarios. We’ll take a look at real concealed carry permit holders' reactions when forced to defend themselves. Kevin will also walk through a variety of firearm drills that work with the body’s natural...

Handgun marksmanship begins with the fundamentals. Creating that foundation is the path to mastering your firearm and effectively using it in a real self-defense situation. This series will give you proven drills and expert advice to sharpen your skills from the ground up.

George Harris is a...

Owning a firearm for self-defense is merely the first step on a powerfully rewarding journey to becoming a confident protector for the people you love. This comprehensive training series will introduce you to the essential skills and knowledge every gun owner needs to truly be a responsibly armed...

Choosing to confront a threat can be a sure way to put your own safety at risk. Self-defense situations can rapidly deteriorate into a hornet’s nest. They’re confusing and highly dynamic situations.

We gathered real video footage of self-defense situations from around the world for our expert...

Effective, relevant training made for women by a highly qualified woman instructor. That is what you get with “The Complete Concealed Carry & Personal Protection Guide for Women.“

First-time firearms owners are at an all-time high, and women are leading the way as one of the fastest-growing...

You could spend a lifetime studying self-defense laws in America. The legal repercussions of drawing your weapon to stop a threat are at least as complicated as the tactics and strategies you need to actually defeat violent attackers.

Fortunately, there are those who dedicate their entire lives to...

It’s time to dive into the messy reality of real self-defense situations: Carjackings, home invasions, road rage and even random attacks while out walking. There’s no shortage of possible threats out there. So we ran some through some rapid simulations of actual self-defense situations.

The end...

We use the term “responsibly armed American” a lot at the USCCA. But what does it actually mean?

It is a reference to a certain type of person, someone who has made the choice to bear the responsibility of protecting the people he or she loves. It takes grit, independence and dedication.

Being...

Do you know how to rapidly address the penetration wounds of a bullet, knife or debris? Did you know duct tape is actually an effective first-aid tool?

Understanding how to immediately treat severe injuries is an essential skill for any responsible protector. That knowledge can give you the...

Choosing to be responsibly armed is an incredibly personal choice. Everyone has their own reasons for becoming a responsible protector.

We explored what drives the responsibly armed American. This series dives into the personal reasons people choose to carry a firearm and how they navigate the...

Proving Ground is self-defense training transformed. There is no substitute for experience, so Proving Ground uses scenario-based training to put real people through unscripted, heart-pounding self-defense situations.

Realism, grit and heart-pounding self-defense training: That’s what you get...

Mastering situational awareness is your first step to defeating an attacker before one ever strikes. Many people walk through life assuming someone else is responsible for providing their safety and protecting the lives of the people they love.

But when an attack actually does come, you cannot...

What really separates you as a law-abiding citizen from the common criminal? You follow the law and want to protect what is good. You have the right to use deadly force to defend yourself and the people you love. But when can you use it?

As a law-abiding gun owner, you have to understand when you...

There is no substitute for safety and education when it comes to firearms. This is especially true in homes with children or first-time gun owners. But many people struggle to educate their families and friends about safe firearms handling and storage.

This training series will take the guesswork...

“Drill of the Month” is your roadmap to consistent firearms training. Every single month, our expert trainers will provide you with drills to incorporate into your own training routines at the range.

We will teach you exactly how to perform every drill in just a few minutes. This will allow you to...

Novice, expert or anywhere in between practicing — and continually mastering — firearm fundamentals is essential if you want to survive a life-or-death situation. Join the USCCA Training Team’s Steve Fischer, Mark Critchlow and Gavin Glasenapp as they take an in-depth look at optimal stance, proper...