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CCW Safe Acquires ACLDN: What It Means for Members and the Industry

By Jacob Paulsen / July 14, 2025

CCW Safe acquires ACLDN, bringing expanded legal defense protection to members. Learn what changes, what stays the same, and why this is a big deal.

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Evacuation Considerations for American Gun Owners

By Jacob Paulsen / January 9, 2025

No neighborhood or home is immune to risk of fire and if you needed to evacuate what are some considerations when it comes to your firearms? What to do with your guns in an evacuation.

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CCW Safe Updates Member Agreement to Remove Unnecessary Restrictions

By Jacob Paulsen / November 9, 2023

CCW Safe, on paper in their membership agreement, had a handful of restrictions or perhaps I should call them potential restrictions that they never invoked or utilized.

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[Review] CCW Safe Self Defense Insurance, Read Before Joining

By Jacob Paulsen / August 17, 2022

We think every concealed carrier should consider self defense insurance. These products cover associated legal fees in the event you need to defend yourself against criminal or civil legal action.…

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Do I Really Need Concealed Carry Insurance?

By Matthew Maruster / May 4, 2022

Should everyone who carries a gun have concealed carry insurance? The short answer is: If you can afford it, you should have concealed carry insurance. Now let me give a…

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New Changes to USCCA’s Membership Programs

By Joshua Gillem / October 21, 2020

You may have heard about the USCCA’s recent program changes, and if you haven’t yet heard that’s what this article is about. And if you have heard about them but…

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The Importance of Having Self-Defense Insurance Just Went Up

By Joshua Gillem / September 24, 2020

Recent history shows that the America we love is in chaos. Things have fundamentally changed so much in 2020 that’s it’s hard to see where we’re going, and maybe it’s…

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Do I Really Need Self-Defense Insurance?

By Joshua Gillem / July 30, 2020

Do you really need self-defense, sometimes called concealed carry insurance? If you take your self-defense lifestyle seriously, my answer would be a resounding yes. I’d go one step further than…

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Does Your Insurance Policy Cover You Expensive Firearms?

By Jacob Paulsen / July 10, 2020

If you are a member of the NRA your membership also comes with $2,500 of ArmsCare coverage. This plan covers insured firearms, air guns, bows and arrows against theft, accidental loss, and damage.

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Are You Afraid of the Legal and Civil Consequences of Concealed Carry?

By Jacob Paulsen / March 27, 2020

A few stories like this are all it takes to scare away a large number of people from carrying concealed because after-all we all know that defending ourselves will likely be the most expensive thing we ever do. Here are some things you need to consider before you allow that fear to stop you from doing what is necessary.

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States Blocking “Self-Defense Insurance” And What To Do About It

By Jacob Paulsen / March 10, 2020

Perhaps you have been following the drama or if this all sounds new to you, I’m going to outline what is happening with states blocking self-defense insurance providers like the…

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USCCA Pulls Out Of New Jersey

By Joshua Gillem / October 7, 2019

It recently came to our attention that the US Concealed Carry Association recently had to pull their services off the shelf for New Jersey gun owners due to the actions…

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Episode 316: What’s Holding You Back?? – Jeff Gonzales

By Riley Bowman / May 9, 2019

Today, Riley and Matthew interview Jeff Gonzales about becoming a more committed concealed carrier. What is holding you back from realizing a true, everyday carry lifestyle. What is holding you back from achieving mastery of the handgun? Tune in and share your thoughts and questions with us as well!

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Episode 312: The Tale of Two Battles, Physical and Legal – Interview w/ Stephen Maddox

By Riley Bowman / April 20, 2019

Today, Riley and Jacob interview Stephen Maddox, a man going about his business one day when he suddenly was faced with a deadly threat and attack. Stephen thought he did everything right, and fully cooperated with authorities, but he later found himself facing multiple charges. Fortunately, he was successful in defending himself in the legal battle–others are not as fortunate sometimes. His legal case was fully funded by CCW Safe.

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Does Home Owners Insurance Cover Your Firearms?

By Jacob Paulsen / August 21, 2018

This is a question I sometimes receive from students. Firearms are expensive and if they were to be lost to a fire, flood, or theft the owner could be out…

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