So I sent them an actual letter along with my membership card telling them what they can do with it and to never send any more literature whining for more money for a membership or for any other reason. towards your level. I gotta figure NY and CA are similarly horrid to NJ.. This write up convinced me to where I'm not a USCCA member. Thought I would add to the discussion by including a link to a page that compares the top five companies. This is troubling. You have Kevin again learning about the fundamentals of handgunsbut also the caveats that separate a beginner from the more advanced. Eric if I recall correctly from the e-mails that USCCA sends me, they do cover citizens that do not have a CCW as well ( double checked my e-mail) but it appears they cover ones with out permits which would work for home defense situations, well not sure about the range part but lets just hope he doesn't shoot anyone at the range.. California leaves it up to the county sheriffs. Ill report back with what new stuff is added each month. I have some experience in the insurance industry and I know a number of people with long experience in the insurance industry. What draws me to CW Safe is the unlimited defense expense. Got it for free just for signing up, cant complain, great kit for 0 extra bucks. Youll still have your insurance regardless of what plan. Thanks! Your USCCA Purchases are 100% Risk-Free with Our 365-Day, Money-Back Guarantee. I was just informed by USCCA that my membership could NOT be renewed any more because I am a NY State Resident. Why are the comments gray text on light gray background? USCCA Membership includes coverage, not a dedicated insurance program $25 at USCCA Jump to Details NRA Membership Upgrade Lockton Affinity Outdoor Insurance (NRA) Add on to NRA membership, $75/year $75 at Lockton Affinity Outdoor Jump to Details Most Affordable Right to Bear Insurance Budget friendly with unlimited civil and criminal liability. To be fair, I got this as a free gift for signing up for the insurance, so for me it didnt cost anything. Is the lawyer versed in the use deadly force issues and have experience? thankyou. this is an excellent kit. I cover all tiers of USCCA membership and which one is the best for you. Every 2 weeks or so, an automated system will send you a coupon to sign up for my course for free. It was only $131.40 per year. I'm wondering if anybody who reads this has dealt with US Lawshield. .a{fill:#ebeced;}.red{fill:#9c231f;}.c{fill:#fff;}Armed for Good. I did buy there Concealed Carry magazine, It comes 4 times a year and it is a glossy quality magazine. I've been a USCCA member for a number of years enjoying the knowledge of the Delta Defense Team standing ready to assist you should the worst situation happen - you shoot someone. Thanks for the article. In addition, the underwriters and agents on that program (all big companies) have agreed to pay millions of dollars in penalties. Much of the information on this site is misleading. You also get their magazine digitally + paper copy. Now, USCCA membership isn't insurance, and you and I both know our membership does not encourage the improper use of firearms but it appears the State of New Jersey may not agree with us. These add-ons include Multi-State Protection, Gunowner Identity Theft Coverage, and much more. While there is a lot going on behind the scenes, we are still not able to offer USCCA Memberships in New York at this time. #uscca #survivalkit #survival, https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/referral?id=MDAxNWIwMDAwMXJlNjR1QUFB&tID=5bf43111b0cd6 As always, thanks for the great research and comparative work that you guys do for the rest of us! When my renewal was up, I found another carrier, Collectors Insurance. I was swayed toward the USCCA when I was shopping because of him. Its definitely more engaging than the first one since the instructors are a real life couple. I don't own a gun for several reasons: (1) astigmatism-poor eyesight, can't focus eyes, (2) old enough to have to consider my heirs getting any gun I buy (and the question--Are they fit to possess or carry??? I signed up with the silver plan. What a waste. Concealed Carry Association Membership. What insurance company is providing the coverage? FOIA (federal or state-style statues) are only applicable for actions filed against a government entity (not a private party) covered by the statute. Seriously, although I do support the NRA, theyre late comers and were so rude to the USCCA it was ludicrous. All insurers will stop payment as soon as defendant pleads guilty or there is a conviction. Before diving more into setting up your own personal protection plan with the color codes of awareness and awareness of your surroundings. Four packs of mre toilet paper cost. They are constantly soliciting for memberships and donations so that they can continue the fight and they pull garbage like this. They happen to be a feminine hygiene products (use your imagination) for gunshot wounds they work I can testify to that! It will fit on your belt, hook onto your back pack, the back of your car seat or wherever you choose. 2. I'm very interested to dig into the details of the policy. I've had USCCA insurance for two years; given the number of prosecutors who hate guns/love publicity one would be a fool not to have some sort of insurance. I have been going back and forth between these two services. Thanks Eric, and thank you for all of the great information you bring to us. You should be able to at least make a claim using the FOIA. However at the end of it all I wish there was some more holster stuff or things at the range. The asterisk says Reflects 10% of the face amount of the bond. They also have the best actually layman story on the subject that I've seen so far. My hope is I will never have to use/test it. Its good to think of it now before something bad happens! I do remember signing up with LS in about '14 or '15. USCCA Membership Tiers Eric, Apparently I glossed over that information. I've been a Gold member of USCCA since May 2019. Assuming it was a good shoot, a regular liability policy should cover the claim. USCCA Membership and Financial Protection Welcome Kit - YouTube Grady unboxes his welcome kit from the USCCA while hanging out on his back porch. I don't know anything about insurance, but I do know business. And if you'd like to save even more, choose a two-year membership for $75, a three-year membership for $100, or, for the best value, a five-year membership for only $150. Way to pushy for me. Great article. I believe that I have what I need to make an informed decision. And now I hope to answer some of yours! US Lawshield didn't send me anything in the mail. If that is your worry, then it is cheaper to increase the limits on your existing policy. That could be just about everything, or everything, depending on the situation. *The USCCA is not an insurance company. Can you help? Theres a bunch of them and you get access to them all. Does that mean if she is in the garage or out in the yard and needs to defend herself she wouldn't be covered? It was so embarrassing that I just took it off! The USCCA also has its own nationally-recognized USCCA Certified Instructor program. What I have been doing instead of buying that first gun is acquiring more knowledge: Target Focus Training (TFT) self-defense, Situational Awareness & Avoid-Escape-Defend programs, and I've bought some less than lethal self-defense items along with DVDs (TRS-FF) to show how to use them. As a Member, they are not the policyholder, the USCCA is the policy holder. PLUSyou get access to my Beginner Handgun Course ($67 value) with any tier. I havent had a chance to do it yet but it definitely ups the ante with both speed and precision portions at 3/5/7 yards with a much more challenging target. I was a Gold Member but I upgraded to Platinum, after reading this article. Had I known what was included I would have passed. Their second year and beyond price is $95, much lower than CCW Safe price of $179 for ccw-only customers ($145 for ex-military/police). 05 HRS 56 MINS 11 SECS 1 Free Bonus - All New Members Get This Free OTIS Universal Gun Cleaning Kit ($49 Value) Learn More 2 I got USCCA because it covers "self-defense' legal matters with any type of weapon; and if I ever get into a self-defense altercation, I am covered. The coverages were close but he was a hard worker, smart, started the USCCA with basically nothing but an idea and made it what it is. I know that you can incur resistance in that regard from police departments but that usually stems from past experience with you and means that they may be petitioning the judge for a different action, It is a judge that will restrict or delay the return of your firearm in such cases that you were not convicted of whatever the offence was that the firearm was taken. However, the gold plan is better for $2 more a month. A really great kit! Theres also more advanced drills done at the range such as the wall drill, bullet hole rill, walk-back drill, and reset drill. Theres a TON of choices out there for self-defense learning and insurance. They were the best then and still are today. Assuming you did everything correctly, you will be prosecuted and they will do anything possible to destroy you. Any comments about this would be appreciated. Thank you for becoming a USCCA member. I don't think sothis is more for defensive gun use. Does the NY State insurance rule apply to USCCA as well? USCCA @USCCA. Maybe you could add a video to the courses with a how to lesson. Here in California about the only place you'll have a firearm is in your home, at the range, or to/from range or FFL. The difference if there's a loss I/e vehicle or property your not going to jail. BUT THATS NOT ALL! It is emontially painful. Also changing is the price you'll pay, as follows: Gold: Was $22/month or $247/year now $29/month or $299/year. Preparedness, survivalism and bushcraft news, information and products. Glad to hear USCCA had your back. (verified owner) March 31, 2022. Plead Guilty or risk Life in Prison.. Will the Atty try to pressure you to plead to something you are not guilty of to avoid the risk. - Only company to specifically state they cover appeals, expungements, and have a critical response team come to your location for booking, etc. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. Pretty decent but nothing to write home about. USCCA = stale reworked information - if you have a need to belong, consider the next option. I'll keep it up! Ryan Below are some of the legal protection resources that New Jersey USCCA members will be missing out on during their battle with the state of New Jersey. Whenever I call they are very friendly, knowledgeable and have all my answers. This is top shelf stuff. That's why I picked CCW Safe who have no limits on defending you in criminal and civil courts. Most insurance only covers accidental, unforeseeable events and excludes intentional acts (like using a weapon in self defense). Both Washington and New York state gun owners have had an interesting battle with concealed carry insurance companies like the USCCA and NRA Carry Guard. This kit has what ya need for non life threatning injuries. Elite: Was $47/month or $497/year now $49/month or $499/year. But if you really like to learn everything you cant go wrong with Elite. I dont mind since safety is super important and should keep getting refreshed. This equalizes your internal focus onto both your fingers and your eyes whereas if you only focus on the front sight you skew your focus. We use USCCA for CCW coverage and NRA for Instructor coverage. But you're rightthis article had an excessive amount of "so". (verified owner) October 8, 2022, The bag is kinda cute.not real sure about the contents. But my advice is the same as the Platinum. Next up is the Childrens Firearm Safety & Fundamentals series which is great for parents of young ones like myself. USCCA reached out after my unsolicited review and saw that Pew Pew Tactical offers a beginner gun course (created for our readers who wanted to get a beginner/refresher course on handgun safety). First up is a class with world-renown Rob Pincus that goes over defensive shooting concepts. you a link to reset your password. Anonymous I noticed that the comparison article covers CONS for other carriers but not USCCA, whose coverage has one major, deal-breaking CON for me: they reserve the right to go after the insured to recover defense expenses if the insured is found guilty in a court of law. Heres a clip of how to fix a double-feed malfunction. BUTone thing I almost forgot was their 365 day money back guarantee. *after this limit, their board reviews case and allows more if there is reasonable self-defense While the NRA complains that it is about gun rights, it isn't really. "We do not This kit is awesome! But like any insurance you only need it when you need it, Just signed up for the USCCA through the link - hope the noob offer is still valid, too pricey and limited coverage, Texas/US Law Shield better in my opinion. The full details of this story are yet unknown to the general public. I was getting multiple emails for day. Great article, very informative to help make a decision who to choose. Prices start at $29 a month for gold, $39 for Platinum, and $49 for Elite. Probably the single best bargain in support of the 2nd Amendment. All representatives employed by Delta Defense, LLC. The price of the membership is a $39 per month fee and you can add your spouse for an additional $19 per month. (verified owner) April 9, 2022. I joined using the link hope the noob offer is still valid. And if he had had a mistrial and the prosecutor decided to go after him a second or third time, he'd have run out of coverage with these guys. For 150$ more per year it basically doubled the coverage I have also been around firearms for even longer. 6) multiple carry points Just kidding! He then goes into home security with some good tips on how burglars get in and how to protect against that. I keep asking different instructors and others from USCCA but noone seems to be able to tell me for sure that the NYS DFS situations was rectified, and if so, how? My favorite is the Proving Ground. I think they have the best coverage and are the best value in the industry. I would really like to see an in depth comparison of USCCA and CCW Safe. Far as insurance, I would like to hear from someone who needed and used their services. Eric: Good article. Their Proving Ground program contains video scenarios followed by training on how the person going through the scenario could have done a better job and then a next scenario to show how the person improved in a second and even third scenario. Thanks for this post. Okmy favorite part of the Platinum tier. Very few non law enforcement/ LEOSA CCW permits here. Count me in as a loyal viewer of PEW PEW Tactical. TheTrace was founded by seed money that came from Bloomberg, but their reporting in this matter at least was correct. I am constantly referring people to your website. USCCA may indeed have a better plan, but using a site bankrolled by the Bloomberg crowd throws up red flags. If I got this wrong please forgive me, otherwise, could you please clear this up for me. I feel a certain peace of mind knowing they can help me navigate through the legal minefield should a SD situation occur. 44 Markfield Drive Suite E, Charleston, SC 29407 Delta Defense LLC. They wonder what this insurance covers that would not be covered by other general liability insurance such as an umbrella liability policy. United States Concealed Carry Association - USCCA. With the starting Gold tieryou get access to Level 1. I am well satisfied with this kit as a matter of fact I ordered another one. Count on it. They refuse to pay.