text:  In a world where a violent crime is committed every 24 seconds, it's crucial to be prepared to defend yourself and your loved ones. That's where the U.S. Concealed Carry Association comes in. Simply owning a gun is not enough, which is why the USCCA provides over 800,000 Americans with the firearms education, hands-on training, and access to self-defense liability insurance they need for when trouble comes.