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. Please consider editing the article to be more accurate. Some just want it all and you get it with the Elite Membership. 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. This policy also gave spouses of the policyholder automatic coverage as well. The association was founded by Tim Schmidt and Tonnie Schmidt in 2003 as they realized that the safety of their found families was their responsibility. And I reveal which one I chose. 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. Eric: I am an NRA member also and I greatly appreciate the work they do to protect our second rights. What did I miss? I cannot figure out if you were comparing CCWSAFE and Lawshield to USCCA or the different plans within USCCA. My account on their website said I had a yearly membership, however on my previous payments my account clearly said EPL. Finally, USCCA goes above and beyond in ways that no other concealed carry insurer would dare to go. - Only company to include spouse and children under 18 when defending themselves inside your house (NRA Carry Guard covers spouse); additional fee for others. Hi Bert, we're going to be slowly adding more. I know enough that anything not spelled out in writing is something you will never see. Thanks for this post. Per my attorney's instructions, am not able to provide the details. A majority of their funding comes from the levels of membership of which many of their members are enrolled in. Now you are saying that you have an Elite uscca membership and it is the best one. Between work, chores and naps during TV moviesI am not training; but also my family doesn't know that I have it (so the hiding it and secrecy in the home is also a training deterrent). I was under the impression that my spouse ( domestic partner) would need a separate full member ship. Ill take you from total gun newbie to someone safe and competent with handgun fundamentals. What does the + mean? Count me in as a loyal viewer of PEW PEW Tactical. In legal terms, that means that you have no real right to negotiate the wording. As expected, a free NRA membership was not available for those who carry USCCA insurance plans. Section 1 Coverages, Tim has slowly and methodically worked toward his goal and reached it. United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) was established in 2003 by two co-founders, Tim Schmidt and Tommy Schmidt who noticed the implications for those who had ever had to use their firearm and were concerned how it may affect themselves, their family member or friends should they ever need to fire off their gun for home defense or Great article. I'm wondering if anybody who reads this has dealt with US Lawshield. Program Links: USCCA: https://survivalonpurpose.com/USCCA NRA Carry Guard: https://survivalonpurpose.com/NRA-Carry-Guard BUT THATS NOT ALL! Best Concealed Carry Insurance [Top 6 Comparison] I have live in VA and I use USlawshield/ Texaslawshield. Please note that traditionally the fee paid to a bondsman is 10% of the value of the bond. I do remember signing up with LS in about '14 or '15. The majority of USCCAs funding comes from their concealed carry insurance policies. Simply select a state. Before going into setting up your own med kits of different sizes. It was truly annoying. What's the same between NRA Carryguard and the USCCA? And if you sign up for Platinum or Elite membership youll also get a survival kit. I'll keep it up! Tim is back with the emergency prep guy for this series which starts off with securing your home. I do have my wife added, I signed up after hearing about the company during our first visit to Pahrump, NV. Prepare to adjust their filters. I'm a member for over 8 years and will continue to be a member for years to come. Nra vs uscca | USA Carry - Concealed Carry Forum They informed me of this last month. I would like to know if you have any alternatives for the state of New York if there's any. The others didn't have what seemed like as well thought out a business plan. 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. I just open the web site and they started. A few issues with USCCA: Done with Protector Academy? You can carry concealed in your place of business and on your own property, but even still, NJ is not a "stand your ground" state and there is no "castle doctrine" there. I bought my year of coverage which is actually 14 months but I had not heard of the class action suit against them. It appears that they cover everything that USCCA covers and then some so I'd like to hear from anyone who has done in depth comparison of the two. and gun laws with the USCCA's free, interactive map. I wonder where US Law Shield fits into this. The best you can do is (along with the NRA) to join the NJARPC. For an extra $47/year, I was also able to insure my spouse with all the same coverage benefits. purchase helps support my work in bringing you more awesome gun and gear articles. CS Reps offered to give me some lawyers in the area to ask this question. But no, it's by me who did some research before settling with USCCA. Some of the biggest differences were that they have no cap on civil and defense funds, and they will cover you if you have to take a plea. Eric, 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? The password should contain at least 8 characters with at least one number or special character. Sounds like this was written by some top salesperson for the company. You will also be able to access some of the advanced educational material that is available to you. Ill report back with what new stuff is added each month. I always carry a knife, especially helpful where in a gun free zone. First. Hey Jim, not a lawyer, but looks like it. Therefore, if there is any ambiguity in the wording, it will be ruled against the person who wrote the contract -- the insurance company. That is, you could get a lot more insurance coverage for the same money. Its definitely more engaging than the first one since the instructors are a real life couple. Other than memberships, the NRA also has received funding from magazine subscriptions, donations, and merchandise sales among other sources. Anything that is ambiguous in an insurance policy is construed against the company. I'll need to re-read CW Safe to see if they have the same clause. NRA Carry Guard only covers self-defense pertaining to firearms, not weapons of opportunity. I like the transparancy even though it can be confusing. And now I hope to answer some of yours! That said, I understand this is a very personal choice and the great majority of us will never find ourselves in a real-life draw situation requiring defense. Still, in the CCW sub and with a lot of good content. Thanks so much and no problem on passing this out! I feel a certain peace of mind knowing they can help me navigate through the legal minefield should a SD situation occur. And from a teacher's perspective, I think the organization of the teaching material is much easier to use in the USCCA courses than the NRA courses. 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). No limit on lawyer retainer and all funds are up front and don't need to be reimbursed. I went with the elite annual plan In addition the web site is user friendly and easy to navigate. I, too, was initially swayed by all the bells and whistles of USCCA membership (namely, all the educational content covered in this article), so it pained me deeply to discover this game-changing clause in their policy, which even much cheaper insurance companies don't have. USCCA vs NRA Differences Let's start comparing the two starting with the differences: Money-Back Guarantee The USCAA intends to issue its insurance policy to concealed carry gun owners everywhere while it is available (if the owner so chooses).