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2020 Concealed Carry Expo. Presented by USCCA


SEPT. 8-10, 2023 | MILWAUKEE, WI
All Concealed Firearms Are Welcome

THE #1 DESTINATION FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO RESPONSIBLY PROTECT
The USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Expo is a three-day consumer show dedicated to opening the world of protection to empowered Americans who want to be prepared as their families' first lines of defense. Here’s a first look at what you can expect:

Experience safe and practical seminars and courses on a variety of topics with trusted subject matter experts.

Try out new guns and sharpen your shooting skills at the FREE live-fire range.

Test out female-specific carry options and products in the Women’s Concealed Carry Showroom.

Explore hundreds of products like guns, holsters, knives and more from industry-leading vendors.
All Concealed Firearms Are Welcome
Exhibit Hall Dates & Hours
Location: Wisconsin Center | Milwaukee, WI
Day 1
September 8, 2023
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Day 2
September 9, 2023
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Day 3
September 10, 2023
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please Note: Exhibit hall hours are different from seminar hours.
Day 1 - The USCCA Presents
Proving Ground Live
Friday Only! 7:00-8:30PM
Experience training as real as possible to prepare YOU for the unthinkable…
Experience training as real as possible to prepare
YOU for the unthinkable…
- Three LIVE self-defense scenarios
- Meet some of the industry’s best
- Complimentary snacks & beverages
- VIP members receive a special gift
YOUR CONCEALED CARRY EXPO AGENDA
Learn From The Best Minds In Self-Defense & Train Side By Side With Industry Experts…
Limited seating: Pre-register now to secure your spot at our industry-leading training courses and seminars.
Main Seminar Room Schedule
Seminars begin at 9:00 AM daily
Please note: Some seminars may be earlier than exhibit hall hours. Paid courses require registration.

Beth Alcazar
Women’s Introduction To Handguns
Beth Alcazar
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About the presentation:
“Women's Intro. to Handguns” is designed by women for women as a welcoming and engaging learning environment for new shooters, especially those who are brand new to firearms (and maybe have never even picked up or used a gun before). This course is ideal for demystifying firearms and for helping new shooters overcome fear and uncertainty with knowledge and empowerment. All the necessary basics and fundamentals of shooting will be introduced, explained and reinforced, along with the universal safety rules, basic firearms nomenclature, basic firearms functions and reasons to train/carry.
About the speaker:
Author of Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals, associate editor of Concealed Carry Magazine and creator of the Pacifiers & Peacemakers blog, Beth Alcazar has enjoyed nearly two decades of teaching and working in the firearms industry. She holds degrees in language arts, education and communication management and uses her experience and enthusiasm to share safe and responsible firearms ownership and usage with others. Beth is certified through the NRA as a Training Counselor, Chief Range Safety Officer and Certified Instructor for multiple disciplines. She is also a Certified Instructor through SIG Sauer Academy, ALICE Institute, DRAW School, TWAW, I.C.E. Training and is a USCCA Certified Instructor and Senior Training Counselor. Beth also received the NRA's prestigious Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award for 2019.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course

Donna Anthony
Intruder Awareness & Church Security Reality-Based Training 2 in 1
Donna Anthony
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About the presentation:
This hands-on class consists of two distinct 1.5-hour reality-based training sessions that will help students sharpen their gun-handling skills in a variety of simulated, real-world situations. Course sessions will cover firearms handling, proper tactical movement, appropriate decision-making, a shooting simulator and force-on-force training using T4E-converted handguns that employ non-lethal marking rounds. These converted handguns allow scenario participants to safely fight “attackers” in lethal-force scenarios, followed by a debriefing and assessment of the drill. Participants will be able to determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. The session is considered to be the highest level of evaluation and application of skills available without having to engage in a real fight.
*NOTE: All attendees are required to bring gloves and long sleeves/hooded sweatshirts. No weapons of any kind are allowed in this course. Attendees are subject to a weapons check before class and will have access to storage units if necessary.
About the speaker:
Donna Anthony has more than 20 years of experience in security and law enforcement. She has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, an undercover investigator for the Alaska State Trooper Statewide Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. She has collaborated with such federal law enforcement agencies as the U.S. Marshals, DEA, ATF and FBI.
After retiring from the Palmer Police Department, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012, and is the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. Her passion for self-defense drove her to become a member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association. She is also the national training coordinator for The Well Armed Woman (TWAW), a non-profit organization that educates, equips and empowers women shooters.
Donna has extensive law enforcement training, from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course

Dave Young
Handgun Protection & Retention: Keeping Your Firearm in YOUR Control
Dave Young
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About the presentation:
Led by self-defense expert Dave Young, this hands-on course will guide you through various drills and exercises to prepare you for some of the most common deadly force scenarios you may encounter when carrying concealed.
Topics covered include: situational awareness, the 10/5/2-foot rule, understanding the five basic safety indicators, how to manage distance and control positioning, strategies for shielding your firearm, escalation options when everything else fails and much more. Get the skills and knowledge to carry with confidence, train better and survive a deadly encounter.
About the speaker:
Dave Young is a nationally recognized defensive tactics instructor with a 30-year history in military and civilian law enforcement. As the founder and director of ARMA Training and U.S. Fighting Systems, Dave has dedicated his life to defensive training instruction. Specializing in personal and officer survival, crowd management, and non-lethal weaponry, he has been featured on the National Geographic channel and sits on the boards of PoliceOne.com and Police Magazine.
Dave is an active member of several organizations, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), National Rifle Association (NRA) and Georgia International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (GALEFI).
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course

Donna Anthony
Intruder Awareness & Church Security Reality-Based Training 2 in 1
Donna Anthony
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About the presentation:
This hands-on class consists of two distinct 1.5-hour reality-based training sessions that will help students sharpen their gun-handling skills in a variety of simulated, real-world situations. Course sessions will cover firearms handling, proper tactical movement, appropriate decision-making, a shooting simulator and force-on-force training using T4E-converted handguns that employ non-lethal marking rounds. These converted handguns allow scenario participants to safely fight “attackers” in lethal-force scenarios, followed by a debriefing and assessment of the drill. Participants will be able to determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. The session is considered to be the highest level of evaluation and application of skills available without having to engage in a real fight.
*NOTE: All attendees are required to bring gloves and long sleeves/hooded sweatshirts. No weapons of any kind are allowed in this course. Attendees are subject to a weapons check before class and will have access to storage units if necessary.
About the speaker:
Donna Anthony has more than 20 years of experience in security and law enforcement. She has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, an undercover investigator for the Alaska State Trooper Statewide Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. She has collaborated with such federal law enforcement agencies as the U.S. Marshals, DEA, ATF and FBI.
After retiring from the Palmer Police Department, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012, and is the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. Her passion for self-defense drove her to become a member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association. She is also the national training coordinator for The Well Armed Woman (TWAW), a non-profit organization that educates, equips and empowers women shooters.
Donna has extensive law enforcement training, from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course

Dave Young
Active Shooter Survival Workshop
Dave Young
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About the presentation:
During this 90-minute workshop, Dave Young will cover the most common indicators and threats that occur before and during active-shooter attacks. Attendees will learn about everything from common traits of active shooters to becoming a tactical leader during an active-shooter event. This crucial workshop is fast-paced and hands-on and will arm you with field-proven strategies to manage the safety of yourself and your family.
About the speaker:
Dave Young is a nationally recognized defensive tactics instructor with a 30-year history in military and civilian law enforcement. As the founder and director of ARMA Training and U.S. Fighting Systems, Dave has dedicated his life to defensive training instruction. Specializing in personal and officer survival, crowd management, and non-lethal weaponry, he has been featured on the National Geographic channel and sits on the boards of PoliceOne.com and Police Magazine.
Dave is an active member of several organizations, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), National Rifle Association (NRA) and Georgia International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (GALEFI).
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course
Main Seminar Room Schedule
Seminars begin at 9:00 AM daily
Please note: Some seminars may be earlier than exhibit hall hours. Paid courses require registration.

Beth Alcazar
Women’s Intermediate Handguns
Beth Alcazar
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About the presentation:
“Women's Intermediate Handguns” is ideal for ladies who are ready to take the next step with their firearms skills, tools and mindset. Basics and fundamentals of shooting will be reviewed, while exploring situational awareness, popular types of handguns, ammunition types and storage and concealed carry options. Recognizing and clearing malfunctions, understanding range etiquette and commands, and using the dominant and non-dominant hand and reloading will also be covered.
About the speaker:
Author of Women's Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals, associate editor of Concealed Carry Magazine and creator of the Pacifiers & Peacemakers blog, Beth Alcazar has enjoyed nearly two decades of teaching and working in the firearms industry. She holds degrees in language arts, education and communication management and uses her experience and enthusiasm to share safe and responsible firearms ownership and usage with others. Beth is certified through the NRA as a Training Counselor, Chief Range Safety Officer and Certified Instructor for multiple disciplines. She is also a Certified Instructor through SIG Sauer Academy, ALICE Institute, DRAW School, TWAW, I.C.E. Training and is a USCCA Certified Instructor and Senior Training Counselor. Beth also received the NRA's prestigious Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award for 2019.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course

Donna Anthony
Intruder Awareness & Church Security Reality-Based Training 2 in 1
Donna Anthony
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About the presentation:
This hands-on class consists of two distinct 1.5-hour reality-based training sessions that will help students sharpen their gun-handling skills in a variety of simulated, real-world situations. Course sessions will cover firearms handling, proper tactical movement, appropriate decision-making, a shooting simulator and force-on-force training using T4E-converted handguns that employ non-lethal marking rounds. These converted handguns allow scenario participants to safely fight “attackers” in lethal-force scenarios, followed by a debriefing and assessment of the drill. Participants will be able to determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. The session is considered to be the highest level of evaluation and application of skills available without having to engage in a real fight.
*NOTE: All attendees are required to bring gloves and long sleeves/hooded sweatshirts. No weapons of any kind are allowed in this course. Attendees are subject to a weapons check before class and will have access to storage units if necessary.
About the speaker:
Donna Anthony has more than 20 years of experience in security and law enforcement. She has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, an undercover investigator for the Alaska State Trooper Statewide Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. She has collaborated with such federal law enforcement agencies as the U.S. Marshals, DEA, ATF and FBI.
After retiring from the Palmer Police Department, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012, and is the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. Her passion for self-defense drove her to become a member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association. She is also the national training coordinator for The Well Armed Woman (TWAW), a non-profit organization that educates, equips and empowers women shooters.
Donna has extensive law enforcement training, from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course

Dave Young
Skills Building: Preparing for a Gunfight
Dave Young
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Learn from self-defense expert Dave Young as he reveals the truth about real-life gunfights and discusses the knowledge, skills and gear you need to survive one. During this primarily hands-on course, Dave will walk you through the drills and exercises that will give you the gunfighting skills you need to overcome a deadly threat. Topics include: moving with your firearm, drawing your firearm, hand-eye coordination, different angles of fire and much more.
This course will also cover topics such as how to select the right holster and firearm for your unique needs, different ammo types, the advantage of carrying concealed and the tactics you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones anytime, anywhere.
About the speaker:
Dave Young is a nationally recognized defensive tactics instructor with a 30-year history in military and civilian law enforcement. As the founder and director of ARMA Training and U.S. Fighting Systems, Dave has dedicated his life to defensive training instruction. Specializing in personal and officer survival, crowd management, and non-lethal weaponry, he has been featured on the National Geographic channel and sits on the boards of PoliceOne.com and Police Magazine.
Dave is an active member of several organizations, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), National Rifle Association (NRA) and Georgia International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (GALEFI).
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course

Donna Anthony
Intruder Awareness & Church Security Reality-Based Training 2 in 1
Donna Anthony
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About the presentation:
This hands-on class consists of two distinct 1.5-hour reality-based training sessions that will help students sharpen their gun-handling skills in a variety of simulated, real-world situations. Course sessions will cover firearms handling, proper tactical movement, appropriate decision-making, a shooting simulator and force-on-force training using T4E-converted handguns that employ non-lethal marking rounds. These converted handguns allow scenario participants to safely fight “attackers” in lethal-force scenarios, followed by a debriefing and assessment of the drill. Participants will be able to determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. The session is considered to be the highest level of evaluation and application of skills available without having to engage in a real fight.
*NOTE: All attendees are required to bring gloves and long sleeves/hooded sweatshirts. No weapons of any kind are allowed in this course. Attendees are subject to a weapons check before class and will have access to storage units if necessary.
About the speaker:
Donna Anthony has more than 20 years of experience in security and law enforcement. She has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, an undercover investigator for the Alaska State Trooper Statewide Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. She has collaborated with such federal law enforcement agencies as the U.S. Marshals, DEA, ATF and FBI.
After retiring from the Palmer Police Department, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012, and is the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. Her passion for self-defense drove her to become a member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association. She is also the national training coordinator for The Well Armed Woman (TWAW), a non-profit organization that educates, equips and empowers women shooters.
Donna has extensive law enforcement training, from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course

Dave Young
Family Firearms Education
Dave Young
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Get the lifesaving education and safety information you and your family need to prevent gun mishandling, serious accidents and even death. Join firearms expert Dave Young as he shares valuable lessons on teaching your children about guns. Topics include proper firearms storage, the four key safety rules, how to properly handle a firearm, how to safely remove a firearm from a child, emergency first aid for gunshot wounds and much more.
Many in-home firearms deaths and accidents that involve children are preventable with proper education and supervision. Dave will show you the successful methods he has used as a Marine Corps veteran, tactical firearms instructor and father of six to keep his kids safe and his guns secure.
About the speaker:
Dave Young is a nationally recognized defensive tactics instructor with a 30-year history in military and civilian law enforcement. As the founder and director of ARMA Training and U.S. Fighting Systems, Dave has dedicated his life to defensive training instruction. Specializing in personal and officer survival, crowd management, and non-lethal weaponry, he has been featured on the National Geographic channel and sits on the boards of PoliceOne.com and Police Magazine.
Dave is an active member of several organizations, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), National Rifle Association (NRA) and Georgia International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (GALEFI).
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course
Main Seminar Room Schedule
Seminars begin at 9:00 AM daily
Please note: Some seminars may be earlier than exhibit hall hours. Paid courses require registration.

Donna Anthony
Intruder Awareness & Church Security Reality-Based Training 2 in 1
Donna Anthony
Read MoreHide Details
About the presentation:
This hands-on class consists of two distinct 1.5-hour reality-based training sessions that will help students sharpen their gun-handling skills in a variety of simulated, real-world situations. Course sessions will cover firearms handling, proper tactical movement, appropriate decision-making, a shooting simulator and force-on-force training using T4E-converted handguns that employ non-lethal marking rounds. These converted handguns allow scenario participants to safely fight “attackers” in lethal-force scenarios, followed by a debriefing and assessment of the drill. Participants will be able to determine what works and what doesn't when it comes to their equipment, decision-making capabilities and levels of training. The session is considered to be the highest level of evaluation and application of skills available without having to engage in a real fight.
*NOTE: All attendees are required to bring gloves and long sleeves/hooded sweatshirts. No weapons of any kind are allowed in this course. Attendees are subject to a weapons check before class and will have access to storage units if necessary.
About the speaker:
Donna Anthony has more than 20 years of experience in security and law enforcement. She has served as a sworn police officer in Alaska, an undercover investigator for the Alaska State Trooper Statewide Drug Task Force Unit and an Ohio deputy sheriff. She has collaborated with such federal law enforcement agencies as the U.S. Marshals, DEA, ATF and FBI.
After retiring from the Palmer Police Department, Donna founded the Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012, and is the owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. Her passion for self-defense drove her to become a member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association. She is also the national training coordinator for The Well Armed Woman (TWAW), a non-profit organization that educates, equips and empowers women shooters.
Donna has extensive law enforcement training, from hostage negotiation to tactical operations planning, including Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Undercover Techniques and Anti-Terrorism Training.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course

Dave Young
Firearms Survival Tactics: When Your Life Depends on Your Performance
Dave Young
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Uncover the firearms tactics relied on by elite military and law enforcement personnel with expert firearms trainer Dave Young. Learn what to do when someone is pointing a gun at you, how to work as a team with a family member or bystander, how to control your angles of fire, the strategies you need to know in order to win against all odds and much more.
This is a hands-on course that will help you build the skills and knowledge necessary to save your life and the lives of those around you in a variety of life-threatening scenarios.
About the speaker:
Dave Young is a nationally recognized defensive tactics instructor with a 30-year history in military and civilian law enforcement. As the founder and director of ARMA Training and U.S. Fighting Systems, Dave has dedicated his life to defensive training instruction. Specializing in personal and officer survival, crowd management, and non-lethal weaponry, he has been featured on the National Geographic channel and sits on the boards of PoliceOne.com and Police Magazine.
Dave is an active member of several organizations, including the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), National Rifle Association (NRA) and Georgia International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (GALEFI).
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Grand Ballroom
paid course
Call For Presenters
We are now accepting applications from firearms trainers for seminar presentations and demonstrations to be offered at the 2023 Concealed Carry & Home Defense Expo. Presenters are encouraged to explore the many aspects of concealed carry, self-defense, home defense, firearms training, etc.
Please apply by completing the application linked below. Speakers will be evaluated upon receipt of application, and selected speakers will be notified by July, 2023.
WHAT MAKES THE EXPO SO GREAT?
Hear It For Yourself, Straight From Our Attendees
1
Get hands-on experience shooting new firearms in the USCCA’s Live-Fire Range.
2
Arm yourself with training courses, classes and educational tools you need to become the best responsibly armed version of yourself.
3
Discover the newest guns and gear the concealed carry world has to offer as first hand as you make your way through hundreds of industry-leading vendor booths.
4
Learn more about how your USCCA Membership can bring your family the ultimate peace of mind in the event of a self-defense incident.
5
Uncover the answers to the most-asked questions about women’s concealed carry and try the top women’s products in the industry in the Women’s Concealed Carry Showroom.
EXPERIENCE LIFESAVING SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING at the live-fire range
- Sharpen your skills with unlimited free rounds of ammo at the Live-Fire Shooting Range.
- Shoot new guns you’ve been dying to get your hands on from brands like: Ruger, SIG Sauer, Kahr, Lone Wolf, Springfield Armory and Charter Arms.
- Learn helpful training tips like target identification, isolation and how to react under stress.
Safety First
Concealed Carry & Home Defense Expo Firearms Policy
Defensive sidearms are welcome inside this show. All state laws will apply, and all guests must abide by the following rules:
1 | Your personal defensive sidearm WILL REMAIN HOLSTERED at all times unless you are reacting to an imminent deadly threat. In the unlikely event you need to use your firearm in defense of life, remember the rules: Target Acquisition, Target Identification and Target Isolation. |
2 | You are specifically prohibited from drawing your firearm to check holster fit, “show” the gun to anyone or otherwise conduct ANY administrative handling of your defensive firearm. This includes but is not limited to loading, unloading, clearing, cleaning or any other activity that does not involve reaction to an imminent deadly threat. |
3 | ANYONE observed violating any of the above-mentioned rules will be immediately escorted from the premises and barred from returning. No refund of your admission fee will be given. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXPO LOCATION
Wisconsin Center
400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
HOTEL INFORMATION
OPTION 1:
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
- Rate: $169.00 Per Night
- Online Reservation Link: Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
- Reservations may also be made by calling 1-414-276-1234 and referring to group code G-USCC.
OPTION 2:
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
- Rate: $169.00 Per Night
- Online Reservation Link: Hilton Milwaukee City Center
- Reservations may also be made by calling 1-414-271-7250 and referring to group code 91K.
Become An Exhibitor At The
USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Expo

Showcase your products or services in front of thousands of responsible gun owners and trusted industry partners. Join us at the 2023 Concealed Carry & Home Defense Expo, connect with like-minded individuals, initiate potential business relationships and experience the thrill of showcasing your company.