United States Concealed Carry Association
started 2003
Products include:
- USCCA Membership
- Concealed Carry Magazine Subscription
- USCCA Instructor Toolkit
- Concealed Carry & Home Defense Fundamentals (Book)
- Concealed Carry Report (Weekly Newsletter)
- Concealed Carry Educational Products (DVD’s)
- USCCA Gear
- BBB Rating: “A-“
- Accredited Since: 7/27/2011
- 18 complaints closed in last 3 years
https://www.bbb.org/us/wi/west-bend/profile/gun-safety/us-concealed-carry-association-0694-1000008667
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Tim Schmidt
2003 – Founded USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association)
2013 – Started the Self Defense Shield
Beth Alcazar
- 2016 – associate editor of the women’s section of USCCA’s Concealed Carry Magazine
USCCA
Delta Defense, LLC
1000 Freedom Way
West Bend, WI 53095
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com
About the USCCA
The United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) is a self-defense education and membership organization based in West Bend, Wisconsin. Tim Schmidt launched Concealed Carry Magazine in the fall of 2003, and the association grew out of that first issue, which drew close to 1,000 subscribers. The USCCA’s service provider, Delta Defense, was co-founded by Schmidt and handles the organization’s operations, publishing and member programs.
The USCCA focuses on responsible armed citizens: training and education, a nationwide network of certified instructors, Concealed Carry Magazine, and self-defense liability protection for members who use a firearm in lawful self-defense (the Self-Defense SHIELD program). Growth has been rapid. The association reported more than 250,000 members and subscribers in September 2017, and by 2023 it reported more than 800,000 active members and about 3 million newsletter subscribers. Delta Defense appeared on the Inc. 5000 list of fast-growing U.S. companies every year from 2012 through 2023. As of 2026 the USCCA remains one of the largest concealed carry organizations in the country.
Key Facts
- Fall 2003: Tim Schmidt launches Concealed Carry Magazine; USCCA founded
- 2012 to 2023: Delta Defense named to the Inc. 5000 every year
- September 2017: more than 250,000 members and subscribers, plus 2,000+ certified instructors
- 2023: more than 800,000 active members and 3 million newsletter subscribers reported
- Headquarters: 1000 Freedom Way, West Bend, Wisconsin
Learn More
Sources
- USCCA Reaches 250,000 Member Milestone (USCCA)
- Tim Schmidt press kit (USCCA)
- The USCCA Story (AmmoLand)
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