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Old 03-11-2017, 03:05 PM
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Would like some input on what you guys and gals also think of having concealed carry insurance? If you have it, which one and why did you decide on that particular one? I'm thinking about USCCA. There's probably a thread somewhere on the forum but I can't seem to find it. Thanks for anyone's input.
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Here's a lively little thread with views from all angles.

Question about CCW Safe self defense "insurance"
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Old 03-11-2017, 05:01 PM
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Thanks very much. Read each and every post. Very confusing, to say the least.
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Personally I think it is a waste of money.
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dwpmusic,

I have jumped on 2 or 3 threads concerning carry insurance. Unlike KSDeputy, I think that it is an invaluable purchase, but I have yet to purchase my own.

My rationale is:
1. I am permanently disabled, and on fixed income, and I am raising two younger children. I can't afford to hire a criminal defense attorney on short notice, nor post an exorbitant amount of bail.
2. I have elected to carry, because I have a responsibility to my children to make it home each night. Being disabled, I feel as though I have a neon sign over me identifying me as a potential victim.

Perhaps I am either over thinking this or over reacting, but if I didn't have carry insurance as my safety net, I most likely wouldn't consider carrying. Since I can carry only when I am traveling out of state so I can exercise my non-resident permit, I have taken my time in purchasing. At the moment, I am inclined to purchase my insurance from either USCCA or Second Call Defense. The two points that I am focused on are assistance without subjecting my actions to preemptive review, and most importantly, extending post shooting counseling to my children in the event that my children may be present and witness the need to resort to armed defense.
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Thanks for your response. I haven't delved into all the available plans on the market. Proves to be rather time consuming, at best. I'm sure I will make up my mind, given time. Your two concerns are very important. Thanks again for responding.
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Personally I think it is a waste of money.
I thought the same thing when I bought a very large, pricey fire extinguisher for my garage. Haven't even used it yet, it just hangs on the wall.

I've also had CCW Safe for the past three years...haven't used it yet either, just carry around their card in my wallet day after day.
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My wife and I have USCCA Insurance. I joined for $30.00 per month and at the same time got my wife her own plan for $15.00 per month because they were offering 50% off if both joined at the same time.

They offer 3 plans and we took the best one they offered. I think its called their Platinum Plan.

Its more for piece of mind than anything. Just hope we never need it.
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I was leaning toward USCCA although they appear to be the most expensive. However, after reading some of the posts in this thread I just don't know. From my research it appears that they all have + and -. As much as I love guns, sometimes I wish it wasn't even necessary to even have to worry about carrying one everyday. And it also seems that if you ever are involved in a shooting, your life will change forever even if you are found completely justified. The cards are so stacked in favor of the bad guy. Such is life in this day and time. Thanks for you input.
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Since we now have a gun friendly government, maybe we could come up with some medigun insurance like we have for Medicare and use some of our spending cut money to pay for it. Concealed Carry Insurance


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Old 03-14-2017, 04:42 PM
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Great idea. It's really not the money, insurance wise, that worries me. What causes me the greatest stress is the BS you'll still have to go through even is it's a good shoot. Lord knows I don't ever want to be involved in one but I don't want me or my wife to be a victim of one of the nutcases that are roaming our streets today. Concealed carry is a very serious thing but I just feel safer than if I didn't do it. I'm still on the fence about what insurance to get.
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dwpmusic, I researched some carriers and finally selected US Law Shield.
A local gun shop may have a rep. or know of one, but they have a good website and offer a lot.
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I thought the same thing when I bought a very large, pricey fire extinguisher for my garage. Haven't even used it yet, it just hangs on the wall.

I've also had CCW Safe for the past three years...haven't used it yet either, just carry around their card in my wallet day after day.
You are comparing apples to oranges. CCW "insurance" is laughable at best.
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Personally I think it is a waste of money.
Exactly, I shouldn't need insurance to defend my life.
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Old 03-15-2017, 10:42 AM
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Exactly, I shouldn't need insurance to defend my life.
I think you and ksdeputy are wrong. Even if you are cleared of charges there might be civil suits against you that will take all your assets.
Even though I have a ccw I was afraid to carry until I got insurance.
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Still, which is the best insurance to purchase? So many variables. It's beginning to appear that NONE of them is the best. With having to defend yourself against criminal and civil charges, most likely, even if you prevail in both areas, they still have to be defended. So which company is going to stand by you through it all? Most people who carry on a daily basis have not had the terrible experience, thank God, of finding out. I'm beginning to think that it would be just as good to put all their names in a hat and draw a name or just don't carry at all and be vulnerable against the many thugs that infest our world today. I think I have a bad attitude.

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I belong to Armed Citizens Defense Network(360-978-5200). Much cheaper with the same benefits as the one USCCA. I think it is less than 90.00 per year. They have close to 1,000,000. in their pool of money and say they will spend up to half that amount to defend you in a self defense situation. Plus they send very good training videos over time. Check them out. Call the number and they will be glad to talk with you, with a real human. Second Call Defense is another but higher in price.
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I belong to Armed Citizens Defense Network. Google them and check them out. They do the same as USCCA at less than 90.00 per yr for membership. Call them and talk to the receptionist.
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Bought my first gun almost a year ago. I've been carrying less than 6 months. Have the mid-level USCCA but their nearest attorney in the system is almost 1 1/2 hours from where I live. I feel better having some coverage but would like more local representation. I'm very interested in anyone's experience with any of the companies.
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Bought my first gun almost a year ago. I've been carrying less than 6 months. Have the mid-level USCCA but their nearest attorney in the system is almost 1 1/2 hours from where I live. I feel better having some coverage but would like more local representation. I'm very interested in anyone's experience with any of the companies.
It's my understanding that you aren't limited to attorneys listed on their list. If you find a local attorney that you feel confident can represent you in an actual incident, I believe they will still pay that person, based upon the limits of the plan you chose. You may want to confirm this with USCCA, just for your peace of mind.

TIP: Talk to your local police and ask for the name of a good attorney with experience in handling handgun self-defense cases. They would know. Good luck!
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Just an aside. I made the move on insurance this week. I had narrowed my choices to: Second Call Defense, USCCA, and CCW Safe (IIRC). I went with USCCA because they actually had a provision to pay damages if the policy holder was found liable. The USCCA was less costly than Second Call Defense, and CCW Safe only covered bond and lawyers, but didn't cover civil damages. For me on fixed income and kids, the provision covering a damage award is vital, considering how the courts are being unpredictable with many of their recent rulings.
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Haven't looked at Second Call Defense or CCW Safe. I thought that USCCA would have been the most expensive but I see they're not. Going to make the move shortly myself to one of them.
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Still waiting for somebody who has made a claim to report . . .
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Agreed. That would be the real test. I just hate to see someone who actually had to depend on it seeing that the cards are stacked in favor of the bad guy. Got one going here where I live right now. Guy was steeling his vehicle. He went to stop him. Perp tried to wrestle his weapon away from him. He nailed him dead. Thought our Castle law would cover him. Now they've charged him with 2nd degree murder criminally and he's also facing a civil suit from the family. This is wrong, wrong, wrong.
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The gun is my life insurance. And the choices I make when carrying it is my CCW insurance.

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Still waiting for somebody who has made a claim to report . . .
I get a few ad's from them and they do show several that have cases using them that were released .. but only 2-3 cases I've seen ..

But don't tell the cases they have lost ..
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I get a few ad's from them and they do show several that have cases using them that were released .. but only 2-3 cases I've seen ..

But don't tell the cases they have lost ..
Every so often I look at some of the testimonials and examples presented by some of these outfits. The ones I've read didn't receive any more assistance than I would have gotten from my very competent attorney, likely for free given that there always only seems to be a phone call or two involved . . .
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My local LGS has been having presentations from US Law Shield. I've got one on my calendar for next week.
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I belong to Armed Citizens Defense Network(360-978-5200). Much cheaper with the same benefits as the one USCCA. I think it is less than 90.00 per year. They have close to 1,000,000. in their pool of money and say they will spend up to half that amount to defend you in a self defense situation. Plus they send very good training videos over time. Check them out. Call the number and they will be glad to talk with you, with a real human. Second Call Defense is another but higher in price.
I also belong to the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network. However all the cops and prosecutors I teach with belong to USCCA.

I went with them because Mas Ayoob and John Farnam are on their board of directors. Also another board member is an attorney in the next town south of where I live and he said he would represent me should the need arise.
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I'm leaning more toward USCCA. Got some more local checking to do first.
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Just an aside. I made the move on insurance this week. I had narrowed my choices to: Second Call Defense, USCCA, and CCW Safe (IIRC). I went with USCCA because they actually had a provision to pay damages if the policy holder was found liable. The USCCA was less costly than Second Call Defense, and CCW Safe only covered bond and lawyers, but didn't cover civil damages. For me on fixed income and kids, the provision covering a damage award is vital, considering how the courts are being unpredictable with many of their recent rulings.
The reasons you listed is why I also went with USCCA. You have to compare the benefits from each insurance company and then decide which plan is best for you and your family.

I looked at a few companies but when comparing all the benefits offered USCCA looked much better than other plans.
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Remember the adage "Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it." I looked at FOP and NRA insurances. Both organizations are reputable and provide good service. I choose the FOP plan; it was just a little bit better in my opinion.
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Yeah! Why buy insurance? When you can get free lifetime room & board, free medical, dentistry and entertainment. sarcasm/off!
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I think you and ksdeputy are wrong. Even if you are cleared of charges there might be civil suits against you that will take all your assets.
Even though I have a ccw I was afraid to carry until I got insurance.
And that is certainly your right. I can see this actually blowing up in your face if you did get sued in Civil Court. One, you have insurance that can pay for the death and compensate the family, you now are the target. Two, the prosecutor asks why you needed insurance? Did you intend to commit a wrongful death?

The best insurance is knowing the law and knowing when you have the right to provide protection with deadly force.
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In Kansas and Missouri where I have two residences and both states have a non CCL to legally carry, I do have KS CCL and USCCA at the Platinum level. I hope never to use any of my weapons but if I do, even in the defense of my house: I will be taken to the police station, they will confiscate my weapon and I will have to go to court especially if I kill the intruder. If I use my weapons on the streets for defense of myself or another citizen, I will incure all of the above plus potentially having to post bail and miss work due to the incident and court time. $30 per month is a cost I can afford and a relief of mind if I ever have to use my weapons.
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I would think having ANY legal insurance would be better than having to foot the bill yourself. I am seeking a plan for myself and the bride as I figure to have and not need is better than to need and not have. Yes,.... if your right your right but times have changed as has the system. It all depends on where you live, who you had to defend yourself against, and which way the political wind blows. Sad but true.
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Read the fine print very carefully. I don't think any of them are actually insurance. They are more like a sort of prepaid legal defense (hopefully).

The fact that it is so hard to find an example of when one was used shows a few things. Gun fights involving the law abiding are much more rare than home fires, auto accidents, etc., or these companies would like you to think.

Until you can see the real track record of how they have handled an actual case (several preferably) you are spending a lot of money hoping they will be there when and as you want them to be if the time ever comes.

Myself, I would prefer to open a savings account to deposit the same amount of money as a reserve. If a stranger is willing to bet on me, so am I.
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I have CCW Safe. Hope I never need it.


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My local LGS has been having presentations from US Law Shield. I've got one on my calendar for next week.
US Law Shield doesn't cover all states .. only 16 states are coverage and doesn't include Illinois which I live in .. So if you travel to a state not covered would you still be covered if you have their insurance ??

A friend who lives in the state of Washington looked into coverage .. because he is a Medical Marijuana Patient and has been prescribed marijuana for Alzheimer's by a doctor ..they told him if he made a claim and that subject came up they would not cover him in that instance ..

So after a shooting do police have the shooter drugged tested ??
is that the usual procedure ?? any LEO"s out there .. I'm not an officer so I don't have any clue if they do ..

But guessing anyone taking illegal drugs .. anything not prescribed .. they wouldn't cover a claim made by that person .. so am guessing that applies to/in states where marijuana is legalized by the state ..
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I'm going to join the side who supports carrying insurance for such unforeseen circumstances. I've been carrying professional liability insurance for 20 years but have never needed to use it. That said, I know there can be some sticky situations where politics attempt to override legal precedence and it could come in handy. An example of this is on the civilian side is the George Zimmerman case. I don't know how much his defense cost him, but I doubt it was something he had budgeted. I know I don't $50-100K set aside. A couple of other cases (not self defense) come to mind from the left coast where a couple of innocent men got charged with stuff they didn't do, likely for political reasons, and probably a bit of "guilt by appearance" factored in. They were ultimately were acquitted, but at great expense. Good attorneys and credible expert witnesses who are able to deflate windbags and debunk myths do not come cheap.

In the next couple of years, I'm going to retire and will need to consider some form of insurance. I do not plan on further treading in harm's way, but neither do the vast majority of people who get backed into a corner and have to defend themselves. Having some entity or network that knows the ropes, knows who to call on your behalf, and can cover some if not all of unbudgeted expenses is worth a consideration.


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The Armed Citizens Legal Defense Net is loaded with expert witnesses. Marty Hayes, president of the Net, is a prof witness himself. So is Massad Ayoob, Tom Givens, Dennis Tuller, John Farnum, and just about all of the members of their review board. The Network pays for their services. I am convinced it is the best program, if forced into a self defense situation, for both Civil and Prosecution cases. it also has the best rates for membership. Say what you will, but check all of them out. They all have faults.

I had the USCCA ins, and when I got the agreement, it was just written too much in their favor for my interest.

Walkin trails, if memory serves me well, I read where Zimmerman's defense cost in the neighborhood of 700,000.00, much of which has never been paid. If you google cost of Zimm defense, the NY Times wrote a story that his defense cost 2.5 Million. Who knows?

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Look up the Stephen Maddox case. He was represented by CCW Safe attorneys, found Not Guilty at a jury trial, and didn't have to pay one cent in his defense.
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I never gave it much consideration. So... I took a look at one today, USCCA.

$22/mo they provide up to $100k for criminal defense fees and up to $500k for civil suite defense fees and damages. Apparently it's for all situations not just when involving a firearm-- You’re forced to protect yourself, your family, or other innocent lives with your firearm (or knife, even fists for that matter…)

I know nothing of the industry or this company, but with the money I spend on firearms and ammo I could hardly make the case that $22/mo is too great of a financial burden to even consider.

Do these operations generally have a track record of denial or payout of benefit? Or are claims so rare that it's not really known?
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Stephen Maddox case was the first to be successfully settled by a company that is in the business of CCW defense, CCW Safe. It is well documented on their web site from beginning to end, including some very informative videos on what to expect once you pull the trigger in a self defense situation. The costs involved are also mind boggling and there is no way the average person could defend himself in court without going bankrupt.

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Stephen Maddox case was the first to be successfully settled by a company that is in the business of CCW defense, CCW Safe.
Was it the first case or first case of Murder 1? Maddox case was 2015. I don't know about other players, but USCCA I was looking at claims to have been in the business since 2003. If 2015 was the first payout for the CCW insurance industry... I'm in the wrooooong business.
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The case began in 2015, and terminated with a 2 week trial in 2017. The story is told in a YouTube video, just search YouTube for "In Self Defense - CCW Safe"

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