Throwing a compass and a rescue mirror in the kit I think is a necessary as most outdoorsy hikers climbers etc. Which you choose could make a HUGE difference in your immediate out-of-pocket expenses. I agree that some good scissors and some good tweezers would be potentially irreplaceable tools. The policy seems to tell you what it covers and then at the end of the sections tell you they don't have to provide the coverage they just said they would. I do like the large strap as I attach it to my headrest in my vehicle and Ive actually had to use it three times. If not your umbrella has a few holes in it! Everytime I get ready to buy a policy I read one of these reviews and come to the conclusion that you will just be lucky if it pays off. The USCCA Self-Defense SHIELD is the only firearms and self-defense liability benefit that is backed and underwritten by an insurance company that is based in the United States of America. I'm like you Eric, we get bombarded with emails daily from USSCA and I keep reading them. Theres a bunch of them and you get access to them all. *after this limit, their board reviews case and allows more if there is reasonable self-defense Select what level shooter you are! We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe. The only other discount is a 10% discount for having served in law enforcement, govt service or military. I would get the Platinum tier to start so I have access to Proving Ground and Level 2 Protector Academy. Sounds like this was written by some top salesperson for the company. Most insurance only covers accidental, unforeseeable events and excludes intentional acts (like using a weapon in self defense). Talk to an attorney about whether shooting someone is an "intentional act" that would not be covered. (verified owner) December 29, 2020. Appeals and record expungement covered. Very few non law enforcement/ LEOSA CCW permits here. Does anyone happen to know the specs on the flashlight? Eric, 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). After much research I chose Self-Defense Fund. These guys are in the middle of a lawsuit where they decided not to cover one of their clients. (verified owner) December 28, 2020. I appreciate the gift but looking at the price tag knowing the quality some of the items are theres no way I would pay that much! In the USCCA fine print located at https://www.usccacoverageform.com/, it states in: If I got this wrong please forgive me, otherwise, could you please clear this up for me. The USCCA also has its own nationally-recognized USCCA Certified Instructor program. This way, you can get a visual demonstration of how to use it. Sorry had to do that. As such, we have received a notice of inquiry from the state of New Jersey about our membership program. This year they jumped rates dramatically (and abusively). I'm a retired/disabled businessman having had virtually the same experiences. This is United Specialties saying they do not do this and it is the USCCA's responsibility. 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. As always, thanks for the great research and comparative work that you guys do for the rest of us! There should be scissors, a better fire tool. It will be fine just to have in my car tho, There is a lot of good stuff in the kit! Armed Citizen appears to be checking mid-way to see if you have a chance of being innocent. A whisker biscuit I have been shooting for over sixty-five (65) years. 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. 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. Thanks. 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. 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. Our legal system is broken why take a chance. (Annual discount of $49) Platinum Membership Cost is $39 monthly or $399 annually. The asterisk says Reflects 10% of the face amount of the bond. Call the Award-Winning Customer Engagement Team at 1-800-674-9779, available 24/7. (, We noticed that you have previously logged in with your, Check what do you get by creating an account, Bookmark and compare your favorite firearms, USCCA Review [2023]: What Tier to Get & Free Courses. Coverage for my wife, being in home. Thanks. Not saying its bad infosince its really good mindset stuff. BUT THATS NOT ALL! Does the same coverage apply? A few issues with USCCA: 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? - $149/year for ccw and police/military, active/retired; $179 same for ccw-only I read up on this for way too long. Nice review! I say, NO! 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. Plus detailing what exactly are castle doctrine and stand your ground with a lawyer. I don't know if "you get what you pay for" holds true for this instance. Far as insurance, I would like to hear from someone who needed and used their services. I even chatted with a rep who confirmed the email address was correct. You could source the individual components off of Amazon for less than $30. But firstmore courses! My account on their website said I had a yearly membership, however on my previous payments my account clearly said EPL. This kit is a high quality survival pack with room for you to add items of your choice. Some just want it all and you get it with the Elite Membership. I signed up with them when you guys first reviewed them a while back and have not regretted it. Missing many facts here. Right off the bat, there are a couple of items that concern me, but I'll hold off judgment until I read it all. Very supportivehighly recommended. Eric: Good article. I see the NRA Carry Guard has a known national insurance carrier providing the coverage. CCW Safe for the best value and a few more features: Retired PD. To much to lose not to spend the extra 150$. They told us all that basically if we didnt take advantage of signing up that day that we would be on our own and not offered their deal ever again. The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. Would come in handy with a life threatening situation. We both carry and have been together over 6+ years. All Rights Reserved. I signed up with USCCA in 2014. Eric, great job as always! - DVDs, textbook, etc. - *the $25,000/$25,000 plan seems reasonable. I am still with USCCA and am actually about to add the wife who just recently picked up her CCW. Hi Radarphos, My understanding is that crisis counselor who takes your "emergency call" assists in finding a pro "second amendment" attorney who well understands the issues surrounding the use of deadly force and the use of firearms or any other weapon in self defense.. Very useful if needed hopefully wont but as the motto better to be prepared than not. I would get an umbrella liability policy over and above my auto and homeowners from a reliable company that I know will pay their claims for about the same money. Just kidding! Your comparison of gun liability insurance was both informative and humorous. Hi Fredd, thanks so much for sharing your story! USCCA is offering new members this survival kit. Criminal costs -- Insurance policies, by law, cannot provide coverage to pay your criminal defense attorney if you happen to commit a crime. 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. Who is being covered by the insurance, the firearm owner or USCCA? The first e-mail was polite, the next two were i increasingly angry. We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared Thanks! If they refuse to pay your claim and they are 1,500 miles away with no regulator in your area that you can call on for help, what are you going to do? A bivvy tent and sleeping bag and inflatable pillow I am taking their firearm instructor program training at the end of September. This is troubling. The incidents you mention with other similar groups, example TLS, that case was dropped and TLS was absolved of any wrong doing. You will receive your New Member Welcome packet in the mail within 15 business days after signing up, which will include your Member card with the 24/7/365 Attorney-Answered Emergency Hotline number on the back. If you haven't read the exclusions, and don't want to read them and understand them, then just send me your money for nothing right now and be done with it. On the surface it seems like another rehash but there were some good tidbits. What is the US Concealed Carry Association (USCCA)? I only gave four stars because the penlight does not work right. Required fields are marked *. 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. All you really need is an umbrella insurance policy from your insurance agent. Then they end it with some pre-threat indicators since the best thing is avoidanceas well as some home staging. The full details of this story are yet unknown to the general public. USCCA Membership Starts at just $29 - Join Now Start Membership 4.9 /5 Start Your USCCA Membership Today and Get These FREE Bonuses: Hurry! I just bought the Elite package from USCCA. None. Defensive Carry thread with a lot of good info. 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). It should be noted that the state of NY has shut down the NRA CCW program. I do remember signing up with LS in about '14 or '15. NRA Member and I have the NRA carry guard insurance, but recent NYS Attorney General issue voided the insurance in NY State and at expiration the underwriter will not renew in NY State. Though at that point it might be the least of your worries! Next course is a medical one in the same player format that goes over some useful info if youve never taken a med class before. Another issue with USCCA is if I'm convicted or plea bargain, they won't pay my defense? 5) plenty of pockets and stretchy nylon straps (verified owner) October 8, 2022, The bag is kinda cute.not real sure about the contents. I love their magazine; full of real time real world advice and lucid opinions. As well as some advanced stuff like movement and cover. However, the spouse plan increased from $47 to $147 dollars a year on the annual elite plan. Yup, as far as I know it does. That's great to hear on the videosI haven't gotten around to them yet. Yes, the critics will tell you that they constantly bombard you with emails and that is true. Plus youre able to play at up to 2x rates if youre like me and have gotten used to it on YouTube and podcasts. If the NRA policy says "that's where our obligation ends", I can promise you.THAT is where their obligation will end. As far as the free give-aways from USCCA; I think they have one for brand new first time members, but that item changes around every 4 months or so, so if it was at one time a bag/kit, it could change months later; From their store, if one buys a certain total cost of items, sometimes they have a gift . NRA carry guard, from what I have read, is no longer available. (verified owner) March 24, 2021. US Law Shield is the growth from Texas Law Shield (IIRC). (All representatives employed by Delta Defense, LLC) What I did instead was buy a SIRT to train with (and guess what?) What benifit do you see in Carry Guard over USCCA? 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. Ya 500.00. Offer ends soon. I would really like to see an in depth comparison of USCCA and CCW Safe. Again the flashlight the pen and the lack of the tourniquet are my biggest gripes. Its good to think of it now before something bad happens! What you share is re-assuring; and I was pleased that you re-enforced it.. USCCA offers three tiers of memberships, Gold, Platinum, and Elite. Seems that I remember that they press their members into service on building membership, may be that customer service is the same thing and not enough training and experience? Just went through everything and was quite impressed. Hey Eric, I'm not super sure of the "average case" cost either since there are so many factorslocation, lawyer choice, booking, etc. This was a wonderful gift. Thank you Eric, Anonymous You should write an article on that comparison as well. (No, I do not work for USCCA and no I do not get a commission. You should be able to at least make a claim using the FOIA. I am constantly referring people to your website. JUST LANDED | USCCA x Viktos CCW Sling Bag. Thanks for this post. I would never change to Carry Guard or any other program. So, went to sign up with USCCA, but got as far as putting in my address. You can cancel at any time if you decide this is not for you. 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. If I could give zero stars to the NRA, I would. There is a strong emphasis on the CC part but how do you get if you're at home? The United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) is one of the most talked-about concealed carry insurances on the market that provides a variety of benefits for gun owners who practice concealed carry. I am retired LEO but have been out of it 20+ years. Why did you settle with them and not an umbrella policy on your insurance? Yupsomething we wish to never use but it's good to have. Maybe you could add a video to the courses with a how to lesson. towards your level. The Silver plan is no longer advertised, but is available if you ask for it when signing up by the phone. I became my group's "gun guy" and everyone who had questions came to me. Rob goes over advanced stuff like lateral movement and in-contact shooting but kind of leaves it at discussion only. I would suggest that you move to a constitutional carry state, or at least a state where it is easy and inexpensive to get a concealed handgun license. Has so much stuff inside that can be very useful and plenty of room to add more essential stuff. I checked out the attorney web sites and most of them are focused on "other than" CCW matters. #uscca #survivalkit #survival https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/referral?id=MDAxNWIwMDAwMXJlNjR1QUFB&tID=5bf43111b0cd6 source Featured Resources HamRadioPrep.com However, you do get some good info that hopefully sticks with you. What a waste. USCCA is offering new members this survival kit. Please keep up the great professional reviews and opinions on firearms, gear and issues which effect/affects us individuals who are involved in the Firearms Industry. I have purchases videos and books from them and found all of them to be top quality. I am an elite member myself. PS I did hear the Law Schield people speak in about 2015 and they were nice folks, they made their coverage sound interesting. As someone who recently moved out of the "People's Republic of New Jersey," I can only speak of that state. Even if you are not a member, this kit provides a good list of items (at minimum) to keep in your or travel packs at all times. Been thinking about getting for a while and the article is the kick I needed to sign up. It might be better to sell this as a pre-paid legal product, which would not necessarily run into the same legal ramifications. Thanks! What about a major clause. 2 : the social unit formed by a family living together Travel insurance is practically all profit. I am an NRA member also and I greatly appreciate the work they do to protect our second rights. All three also have a yearly price that is lower than the monthly billing. I also did get this kit as a promo so while l it sounds like Im being picky Im more giving constructive criticism! Great article. The articles on their website and in Concealed Carry magazine are constant and excellent reminders of the huge responsibility everyone who carries a firearm must shoulder. I emailed them 3x asking them to answer a few Qs before I make my decision to join, and NO ONE EVER GOT BACK TO ME. Great to hear of your positive experience! Since you CAN downgrade/upgradeit might be worth it to start with Platinum, watch all the Proving Groundsand then downgrade. I was surprised that you rarely carry a firearm so you must live in Kalifornia! I just joined uscca but unfortunately did not see this site first. 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). They offer "insurance" packages, online training for members and a fabulous bi-monthly Concealed Carry Magazine. It's impossible. No cap on investigator cost. VERY NICE ARTICLE WITH IN-DEPTH INFORMATION. A few months later I got to thinking about how they screwed me out of the EPL membership, I got mad all over again, I checked my e-mail to see if I got a response from them. We go through our fair share of survival on the site so I dove into the Emergency Preparedness Fundamentals first. (verified owner) April 9, 2022. As for its included tools as far as I could tell they seem upper mid-range, No obvious junk included, mostly all metal components and has all the basics covered. Decent quality but the compass was broken but usable. You only give out the free lessons to FULL YEAR payor? When I was four(4) years old my fathers uncle took me to some land he owned, and I shot a firearm for the first time. Kevin. USCCA may indeed have a better plan, but using a site bankrolled by the Bloomberg crowd throws up red flags. Mind if I pass out copies of this? Matt However at the end of it all I wish there was some more holster stuff or things at the range. The flashlight is bright and the other stuff nice. Discounts and free shipping at their store. I would be interested to know how many cases they have handled and what was the outcome or resolution of the cases. I will also put it in my console. USCCA insurance is head and shoulders above the others including NRA insurance. I put it in with my trauma kits. Therefore, exclusions are written with pretty solid legal language. Does it cover bail bonds? I. cost. I'm in Placer and received my CCW this month with virtually no hassle. But after reviewing other insurers I switched to USCCA when it was time to renew my Texas Law Shield protection. I also like how in the course they really hammer in the firearm safety rules. Scary there is no disclaimer in here on whether the author is getting compensated in anyway by USCCA. 2. I don't know for sure, but with all the legal issues that would be involved with that, I would bet NO.