ACLDN

ACLDN

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Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, Inc.

2008

ACLDN

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Marty Hayes

Marty Hayes

Members include

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Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network, Inc.

PO Box 400
Onalaska, WA  98570

Voice: 888-508-3404
Fax: 360-978-6102

https://armedcitizensnetwork.org

About the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network

The Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network (ACLDN) is a membership organization founded in 2008 by Marty and Gila Hayes to support members who face legal action after using force in self-defense. Marty Hayes, a longtime firearms instructor who founded The Firearms Academy of Seattle, conceived the Network while attending law school from 2003 to 2007 and built its structure after graduating. Vincent Shuck, an association management professional, served as vice president, and Gila Hayes, an author of books on personal defense for women, served as chief operating officer and editor of the Network’s online journal.

The Network was organized as a privately owned company led by people with backgrounds in firearms training, law and association management, and it served members in all 50 states. For years it was one of the best-known self-defense legal support options among students of armed defense. In July 2025 CCW Safe announced it had acquired ACLDN. Existing members were moved to CCW Safe terms without a price increase, a new contract or an interruption in service, and gained access to a 24/7 CCW Safe emergency line, while members in New York, New Jersey and Washington kept their ACLDN plans. As of 2026 the Network operates under CCW Safe ownership.

Key Facts

  • 2007: Marty Hayes completes law school and begins forming the Network
  • 2008: ACLDN founded by Marty and Gila Hayes
  • July 9, 2025: ACLDN member emergency calls move to a 24/7 CCW Safe line
  • July 14, 2025: CCW Safe announces acquisition of ACLDN

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