2003 – Founded USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association)
About Tim Schmidt
Tim Schmidt is the chairman and co-founder of the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) and the CEO and co-founder of Delta Defense, the company that serves as the USCCA’s service provider. Schmidt started the USCCA in 2003 by launching Concealed Carry Magazine, a publication born out of his own personal commitment to responsible armed self-defense. From that single magazine, the organization grew into one of the largest self-defense membership groups in the country, combining education, training resources and legal protection for people who carry.
The USCCA and Delta Defense are headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin. As of 2023 the USCCA reported more than 800,000 active members and about 3 million newsletter subscribers, and Delta Defense employed over 650 people. The company was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the United States every year from 2012 through 2023. For gun owners, the USCCA’s model of pairing self-defense education with legal protection has made it one of the most recognized names in concealed carry, and Schmidt remains a frequent media voice on responsible armed citizenship.
Key Facts
- 2003: Launches Concealed Carry Magazine and founds the USCCA
- 2012-2023: Delta Defense named to the Inc. 5000 list every year
- 2023: USCCA reports more than 800,000 active members
- Headquarters: West Bend, Wisconsin
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