General FAQs
Do I need to already own a firearm to take a class?The only class that requires a firearm is the concealed carry class for MN and FL (both requir ...
USCCA Ask an Attorney
Ask An Attorney by USCCA is a podcast that discusses the questions surrounding firearms and self-defense of responsibly armed Americans. Hosted b ...
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WI CCW Law and Application
Wisconsin CCW Website: https://concealedcarry.doj.wi.gov/ccwonline/index.html#!Wisconsin CCW FAQs: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/sites/def ...
Module 2: Concealed Carry and Home Defense Class
The USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense module not only satisfies the requirements to obtain a Wisconsin CCW permit (which is also valid in 3 ...
Module 1: Intro to Handguns/Self Defense Pistol Basics
The first module in our Protector series, the USCCA Intro to Handguns/Pistol Basics module is perfect for someone who is new to handguns as well ...
Wisconsin Castle Doctrine
If you've done any research on self defense, you've probably heard about something called Castle Doctrine. This begs the question - what is the ...
Host a Concealed Carry Class
We get it - some people just don't feel comfortable asking important questions in a room full of strangers. Others value their privacy and d ...
Coolest Head in the Room
Carrying a deadly weapon comes with a huge responsibility to be the coolest head in the room. Two of the questions that will be asked in any sel ...
The Five Elements of Self Defense
We've all seen the meme 'I'd Rather by Judged by 6 than Carried by 12'. I, for one, don't want either and I'm going to do everything I can to ens ...
Is Purse Carry a Good Idea?
Let me first state that I'm a man and don't carry a purse. I'll take that a step farther and say that I also wear baggy shirts so covering up my ...
Trust Your Intuition
At some point in your life you've been in a situation where you suddenly have a feeling that something just isn't right. You can't put your fing ...
Be Careful After the Shot
With more and more people carrying, it's becoming more and more important to be careful after the shot during a self defense incident. What you ...
Carrying in Illinois for Wisconsin Residents
Illinois is a bit different when it comes to CCW licenses and reciprocity. To make a long story short, nonresidents are not able to obtain an IL ...
Member Support
Past and current students receive free lifetime support from Suburban Carry. We're here to answer any question you may have or to point you in the r ...
Range Ammo vs Defense Ammo
The price of ammo has skyrocketed in the past few years due to civil unrest, the pandemic, and Democrats launching an all-out assault on legal gu ...
Do You Need Permits from Other States?
One of the most common questions new carriers have is about reciprocity. Your CCW permit is valid in your home state and, most likely, many othe ...
Wisconsin Concealed Carry Class
For those interested in carrying in Wisconsin and the 32 states that honor a Wisconsin permit (or don't require a permit), our four hour classroo ...
How to get a Minnesota Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permit
Before we go any further, it's important for you to know that Minnesota is a 'duty to retreat' state. In other words, before using deadly force, ...
How to get a Florida Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permit
All that's needed to get a Florida non-resident concealed carry permit is a certificate of completion from a CCW class with live fire, a fingerpr ...