We both carry and have been together over 6+ years. So, it's basically a non-issue there because unless you are law enforcement, retired law enforcement, or work as an armed security guard, you cannot get a CCW. Where is the company located? I still got Platinum level insurance based on Murphy's Law (the worst will happen). Best.". I believe all readers would appreciate hearing the story or stories from people who have actually had to use the insurance and how it worked out. 1 Like Roger34 July 1, 2020, 5:46pm #17 Hi Eric, I read up on the US/TX Law Shield class action suit in 2013. I have purchases videos and books from them and found all of them to be top quality. -- $50,000 - criminal / $500,000 - civil for Second Call Defense, Electric tape and a couple of (fishing) yoyos I don't know for sure, but with all the legal issues that would be involved with that, I would bet NO. - Only company to include spouse and children under 18 when defending themselves inside your house (NRA Carry Guard covers spouse); additional fee for others. I signed up with USCCA in 2014. You can find that hidden gem on Page 11, Section I (as in "eye') Sub Section 1. Prices start at $29 a month for gold, $39 for Platinum, and $49 for Elite. Get proficient on YOUR time. USCCA Review [2021] - Is This Insurance Worth It? | Peak Firearms Discounts and free shipping at their store. Sorry to go on like this but you will not believe what you will get for your money. This kit has what ya need for non life threatning injuries. can you get gun insurance for just at home protection as i don't carry but have at home. Weve got a dedicated section for the AR-15 here. If that is your worry, then it is cheaper to increase the limits on your existing policy. Qualification Level 01 2 Courses + Range Requirement Unlock with gold membership Qualification Level 02 2 Courses + Range Requirement Any replies would be appreciated ! I am down to USCCA and NRA carry guard. 3 : a familiar or usual setting : congenial environment; also : the focus of one's domestic attention. Anonymous I feel better. There is some great training available using non-ballistic weapons and weapons of opportunity. But given the situation this year, why is there no FAQ on their site that's like 'Yes, the policy is now NY-compliant'? USCCA will reimburse you up to the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of your gun if it appears it will not be returned. But you're rightthis article had an excessive amount of "so". Its my understanding youll only get 10% of the bond (whatever it is), and only up to $25,000 which would mean a $250,000+ bond. The next course is the Mass Shooter course. Can I get home protection in California and am I protected if I am carrying my gun to the range legally in the trunk of my car and take it out to defend myself or my family? The value is just there, plus theyre classier than the NRA Carry Guard jerks IMO. Count on it. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I chose USCCA last week for all the same reasons you mentioned. It just says that is where the obligation to pay for or reimburse defense costs ends. Opening up my new USCCA survival kit! | Survivalism & Prepping I came to the same conclusions for my self-defense insurance needs. 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. We use USCCA for CCW coverage and NRA for Instructor coverage. So, it appears, like the NRA coverage, they stop paying for any services once a guilty conviction is arrived at. 20032023 Delta Defense, LLC. Learn more at. (Note: Due to disability, I am not able to call; this was not an issue for CCWSafe or US LAWSHEILD - they were there for me when I needed them.). I am well satisfied with this kit as a matter of fact I ordered another one. I read your review on CCW SAFE and you said that it was your preferrred insurance plan. What insurance company is providing the coverage? The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. Claim your FREE Survival Kit bonus ($155 value) + Pelican Vault when you activate your U.S. 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. I know I can't be the only one. I love their magazine; full of real time real world advice and lucid opinions. I am sending you an email now to take care of that for you! What happens if it is determined that you acted in self-defense and it takes a long time to get your firearm back or never do from the police? We go through our fair share of survival on the site so I dove into the Emergency Preparedness Fundamentals first. Much better b-roll for this course. Thank You so much for putting this up. I cannot figure out if you were comparing CCWSAFE and Lawshield to USCCA or the different plans within USCCA. Meaning you may or may not get the best defense possible. And as of October 2021it looks like the Association bought a new policy and there are no longer defense expense limits. USSCA is the final column titled "Other Insurance Product. I also get a 10% LEO discount. The NRA concealed carry insurance program in NY was shut down by the insurance department for various violations and the people selling it had to pay millions of dollars in fines. USCCA Membership and Financial Protection Welcome Kit You really have to be lawyer with insurance expertise to determine if any of these are of any value. We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. Nowback to USCCA! This is for emergencies after all. I'll need to re-read CW Safe to see if they have the same clause. Kevin. And I added an in-depth review of almost their entire video library. Basically, the same things in dealing with the courts now. Im a member of both organizations. Great article, very informative to help make a decision who to choose. You should write an article on that comparison as well. FREE Survival Kit with USCCA Membership - milled.com (verified owner) April 9, 2022. Why did you settle with them and not an umbrella policy on your insurance? USCCA Survival Kit - YouTube Proud to be 100% based in the USA. Look at Giles v. USCCA and you might change your mind. One fairly large online survey I saw said that the number of CCW holders who ever actually had to pull their weapon (not use it, just pull it) was somewhere around 2 percent, over their entire lives. thankyou. Some of them are free and some are repeated ads to purchase more products - if they fit your needs and your budget you will not be disappointed. My wife & I reside in a motorhome part of the year and a friends house the remainder. Required fields are marked *. How can I access my USCCA Membership Benefits? (verified owner) January 7, 2021. USCCA Custom Survival Kit - USCCA Store But thanks for the rec! Hi Bert, we're going to be slowly adding more. Is it going to pay if you're found guilty of negligence? Your mileage may vary. I would really like to see an in depth comparison of USCCA and CCW Safe. 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). When mine arrived the bag zipper was already broken and the survival pen was already broken (writing portion of the pen would not come out). Some just want it all and you get it with the Elite Membership. Hi Fredd, thanks so much for sharing your story! Armed Citizen appears to be checking mid-way to see if you have a chance of being innocent. I like the fact I can cancell, ifI really need $. I just bought the Elite package from USCCA. Available on YouTube for free. I am taking their firearm instructor program training at the end of September. Here is a second source for all of the information: https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/almID/1202733632179/Judge-Grants-Class-Certification-in-Texas-Law-Shield-Suit/?slreturn=20150713103623/, All I want to do is buy some insurance and it is not easy to do. I got on my computer to make my next payment. The reasons should be obvious -- crime should not be rewarded. Is it worth it to join USCCA? : r/CCW - reddit I don't know; I think I may have gotten the wrong insurance for this year. These guys have too many restrictions. I haven't had to use it but it's a huge relief knowing I have it. They do a good job of going through the basics starting with waterand actually deep dive into what purifiers to get for your specific purpose. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Eric! Since you can upgrade or downgrade I would soak up the infosee if its worth the new stuff each month and then downgrade. USCCA Membership To Become Mentally, Physically, & Legally Prepared Gold Membership $29/mo Or $299/yr Save $49 13 Lifesaving Lessons 25 Guides, eBooks & Checklists Qualification Level 1 Self-Defense Liability Insurance* Get Started Main Features for Each Membership USCCA Protector Academy TM Plus youre able to play at up to 2x rates if youre like me and have gotten used to it on YouTube and podcasts. USCCA also discusses every day situations and the legal options and ramifications of concealed carry. THX! We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared Thanks. I soaked up as much information as I could online, at competitions, and from tinkering in my workshop. 6) multiple carry points This kit is awesome! 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. Here is the problem.. What happens when the DA offers that famous Deal.. I was the General Counsel for an international property & casualty insurance company for close to 30 years and know that important information is on the Declaration page. 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. What's the price? (verified owner) December 29, 2020. You cannot obtain any more discounts other than this. I was confused about the insurance when i looked into it but you cleared up a lot of information for me. I have a $1 million personal liability with my homeowner's insurance policy, and think I will simply stick with that. This is United Specialties saying they do not do this and it is the USCCA's responsibility. Which is it? The price of the membership is a $39 per month fee and you can add your spouse for an additional $19 per month. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) has been to provide resources for anyone who wants to stay safe and avoid danger. I have been carrying here in Illinois pretty much since the law was passed here and have been thinking about getting coverage. Very supportivehighly recommended. I'm now in my seventh decade of life. I enjoy your articles on handguns and accessories I have a save folder for the ones I want to keep. Has so much stuff inside that can be very useful and plenty of room to add more essential stuff. Eric: Good article. The asterisk says Reflects 10% of the face amount of the bond. However, the spouse plan increased from $47 to $147 dollars a year on the annual elite plan. Then rounds it out with things like heart attacks, CPR, diabetes, and stroke. I am constantly referring people to your website. You have to repay everything. 28 episodes / 2h52m Start Series Series Description "Drill of the Month" is your roadmap to consistent firearms training. As far as the fire starter yeah I just put two big lighters in there inside a couple Ziplocs. Others pay only the premium to the bond (Court may require collateral to cover remainder), generally, 10%, up to: Your sources need to be vetted a little better. One question I had: were batteries supposed to be included for the flashlight? I like how the instructor was outside using specific firestarters. The representative with whom I spoke was nice enough but I don't think he really understood the reason I was asking for a copy of the Declaration page but was just reading from a script or canned answers. Retired PD. At first it was a great writing pen it was nice to have a tactical pen when in areas or workplace where youre not allowed to carry concealed etc. They offer "insurance" packages, online training for members and a fabulous bi-monthly Concealed Carry Magazine. (verified owner) October 8, 2022, The bag is kinda cute.not real sure about the contents. Also, I had Insurance coverage on my gun collection with NRA this past year. Tim has slowly and methodically worked toward his goal and reached it. Survival Kit - Guns & Gear - USCCA Community I know, I knowthat's kind of hard to believe, but it's 100% true. With our optional membership add-on enhancements, you can truly craft the best membership to fit your lifestyle. The bag is great, pretty much everything inside it except for the paracord is low-budget stuff that wont hold up if truly needed. -- $25,000 for both Armed Citizens (LDN), and NRA Carry Guard, I know its expensive but you have to make sure it worksand that you know the difference in recoil! No cap on investigator cost. For $155 I would have expected some real quality stuff that would withstand some hard use. I actually got a plastic paper sleeve that you put in a binder folded it up and put it in my kit for that purpose. 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. Splendor, Member-Only Benefits Discounts, special events, and exclusive content is just the beginning Peace of Mind They were the best then and still are today. What's next? Besides the beautiful color glossy magazine you get the digital version of all past issues free. Its definitely more engaging than the first one since the instructors are a real life couple. Wish USCCA offered an education-only plan but, in the absence of that, all the educational content in the world means nothing if one should ever be in a situation where a jury needs to decide our fate over an action that took seconds to contemplate and carry out. Don't get me wrong as I think USCCA has lots of benefits to offer but I also would love to see the numbers. Had I known what was included I would have passed. Confused by all the "concealed carry insurance" out there? Before getting into guns (again) and holsters (yay). However, you do get some good info that hopefully sticks with you. You also get their magazine digitally + paper copy. Got it for free just for signing up, cant complain, great kit for 0 extra bucks. If a company promises to provide legal defense for a policyholder after a firearm incident and a court later determines the act is criminal, the company may have sold an insurance product that is not in the public interest and that doesnt comply with state law. it appears that even if im attacked and defend myself im basiclly screwed. Did you follow the advice on page 47 of the manual? And I'm still paying every month for my coverage just like anyone else. VERY NICE ARTICLE WITH IN-DEPTH INFORMATION. I also did get this kit as a promo so while l it sounds like Im being picky Im more giving constructive criticism! The apparent lack of complete spousal coverage was why I went with Carry Guard.. TheTrace might be a suspect source, but their information was vetted and cleared. Is USCCA an insurance policy? Call the Award-Winning Customer Engagement Team at 1-800-674-9779, available 24/7. Most insurance only covers accidental, unforeseeable events and excludes intentional acts (like using a weapon in self defense). Thanks. That's why I picked CCW Safe who have no limits on defending you in criminal and civil courts. Thanks for the information, John. Great update to the original. Those are my pro con list now I have mentioned space a few times related to the extra items you can add to it and now I will give you a run down of ho I set up mine I just open the web site and they started. I'd like a definitive answer to this as well; I used to have a USCCA policy that was ended at the end of June (I got a lot of notifications about the DFS decision), but it looks like it's available again to join from my account. And yesyou still also get the self-defense liability insurance that comes with any USCCA plan. You should be able to at least make a claim using the FOIA. Something that really sets USCCA apart from the others in the market is the amount of training that USCCA offers. I had one of these already and wanted another one for my other vehicle. Both CCWSAFE and US LAWSHEILD had comprehensive replies to my questions within 36 hours. I get emails of signups from USCCA and then auto-send coupon codes every 2-3 weeks so please have patience! Yes, the critics will tell you that they constantly bombard you with emails and that is true. Two different people writing the articles. Concealed Carry Association teaches a variety of topics related to firearms and concealed carry permits, including: Handgun fundamentals Concealed carry permits (CCW) Defensive shooting Basic pistol, shotgun, and rifle training (verified owner) December 27, 2020, Donn Next I have the grim workshops boot knife and sheath We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. My kit did not come with batteries. Assuming it was a good shoot, a regular liability policy should cover the claim. In addition, the underwriters and agents on that program (all big companies) have agreed to pay millions of dollars in penalties. Apparently, they are now no longer able to issue protection and coverage for NY State Residents due to an "issue" (they would not be specific about it with me) that they had with the "political system" of NY State. Hi Cog, this is from their site, "This liability policy is issued by United Specialty Insurance Company, a subsidiary of State National Companies, Inc. State National Companies currently writes over $600 million in premiums. The whistle is nice though. anything extra and your What this means is the USCCA is the first line of funds, and then United Specialty is our back up for the Civil Suits, which is where the hefty monies are needed if a suit occurs. I believe that I have what I need to make an informed decision. 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? The perfect survival kit for all patriots. Theres good stuff on why mass shootings are getting more prevalent but the above image was eye-opening info for me. I "think" you got most of it right but I am a little confused about your comments RE: Bail Bonds. It took a lot of words and video watching to get here, But if youre only looking for concealed carry insuranceknow that you get personal insurance* solely by being a USCCA member even at Gold tier. so basicly what im getting out of this is if i have use my weapon in self defense i better be sur ei save a bullet for myself! That's why the agents of the NRA program wound up agreeing to pay millions in fines. Its good to think of it now before something bad happens! Thank you for the comparison. - $135 first year, $95 year thereafter 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. A policy has been issued to the USCCA. USCCA will prepare and assist you in that regard. https://ccwsafe.com/page/quick-comparison-of-service. This year they jumped rates dramatically (and abusively). Become an Instructor - Protector Academy Donald R Someone stated that specific umbrellas might cover accidents. This lightweight, compact kit is truly the perfect choice for any patriot. I read up on this for way too long. This write up convinced me to where I'm *now a USCCA member. For what reason I never was given I think that would probably be one of the most important tools of this kit. Again the flashlight the pen and the lack of the tourniquet are my biggest gripes. Another great video series with Tim (founder of USCCA) and Kevin, editor of the USCCA Magazine (and full-time LEO). Then ends with some firearms knowledge. As a matter of fact they even state they will cover an appeal. My only wish was it would have the tourniquet like my first one did. While the NRA complains that it is about gun rights, it isn't really. This was a wonderful gift. They happen to be a feminine hygiene products (use your imagination) for gunshot wounds they work I can testify to that! Wish USCCA would sell the kit pictured in December 202 issue of Conceled Carry magazine. They thought it would be a great idea to cover the cost of the course for people. *The USCCA is not an insurance company. TLS was the subject of a class action filed by Texas CHL holders. this is an excellent kit. (Annual discount of $69) Then they end it with some pre-threat indicators since the best thing is avoidanceas well as some home staging. would you know if a "significant other" would be covered? Please explain Hey Mark, great question. Is your wife covered? ); and (3) I decided if I wouldn't train, I wouldn't own. The next up is CCW Safe. What's the odds of a CCW incident in your life? Great review! USCCA is offering new members this survival kit. Today's reality as I understand it. TheTrace was founded by seed money that came from Bloomberg, but their reporting in this matter at least was correct. Grim workshops fire tender (I really like grim workshops I know)