Barry Mills - USCCA Training Counselor

03/03/2026

New England is truly blessed to have these two incredible instructors with United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA).

Both are highly regarded leaders with rapidly growing followings—clear reflections of the trust, respect, and impact they’ve earned.

Each is dedicated to empowering women through encouragement, education, and meaningful opportunities to grow. Though they walk their own paths, their efforts weave together—creating a strong fabric of confidence and community for women and the 2A movement.

I’m grateful to know them both and proud to share this podcast highlighting the difference they’re making. Take a listen and be inspired!

Podcast Episode · She's An Asset · March 2 · 40m

02/19/2026

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Movies and the real-world application of fi****ms have had a troubled relationship. We go to the movies to escape and to dream, so naturally, some of those flights of fancy wind up being applied to how guns are used in movies, and the hero of the movie winds up shooting 30 or so rounds from Read Mor...

02/17/2026

Forum: Developing Effective & Welcoming Edge Weapons Training for Women (FEBRUARY 24TH)

This interactive forum is designed for instructors, leaders, and advocates who are passionate about expanding safe, responsible self-defense education for women. Our focus is not simply on technique — but on how we design and deliver edged-weapons training in a way that is welcoming, practical, empowering, and responsive to the real concerns women bring into the room.

Many women exploring self-defense encounter barriers when considering edged weapons as a defensive option. These barriers may include:
Concerns about legality and responsible carry
Fear of escalation or excessive force
Cultural stigma around “weapons”
Lack of female-centered instruction models
Intimidation within traditionally male-dominated training environments

This forum will explore how to thoughtfully address these objections while building a curriculum that emphasizes:
Awareness, avoidance, and judgment first
Responsible decision-making and lawful use of force
Skill development in a supportive, confidence-building format
Clear communication and trauma-informed instruction
Realistic context for modern self-defense scenarios

We’re excited to welcome an industry expert with folding edged weapons, who will lead the discussion on edged weapons training for women. Joining the conversation are additional self-defense experts and leaders bringing additional insight and experience to the dialogue.

This is not a lecture — it is a collaborative forum.

We believe that female leadership and perspective are essential to the development of effective programs. Your insight, lived experience, and thoughtful feedback will directly shape how this training evolves and how it can better serve women in our community.

Expect:
Open dialogue and respectful exchange of ideas
Honest discussion about challenges and misconceptions
Practical curriculum-development strategies
Opportunities to share best practices
A supportive environment centered on empowerment

Our goal is to create space for meaningful conversation that leads to thoughtful, responsible, and accessible self-defense education for women.

We’re truly looking forward to an engaging, empowering, and forward-thinking afternoon together.

Salem, New Hampshire - February 24th, 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Forum: Developing Effective & Welcoming Edge Weapons Training for Women This interactive forum is designed for instructors, leaders, and advocates who are passionate about expanding safe, responsible self-defense education for women. Our focus is not simply on technique — but on how we des

02/13/2026

https://youtu.be/blpLWKleiZA?si=kNswgriqydRxkTYG

Now they'll rob my neighbors instead

02/01/2026

Ladies, are you looking for a fi****ms safety training class where the students are women only?

We offer a class, split over two days during the week. Two hours one day, and a two hour session a couple days later. First session in the classroom, and the second at the range.

Contact us for additional dates to fit your schedule. (barry@uscca-nh.com)

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/fi****ms-training/instructors/new-hampshire-instructors/barry-mills-uscca-training-counselor-497829/class-salem-nh-women-only-basic-handgun-fundamentals-a7f74/

01/30/2026

https://www.usacarry.com/packers-lineman-rasheed-walker-arrested-at-laguardia-after-declaring-firearm-in-checked-bag/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPpnNJjbGNrA-mczGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpcafZ70sakSYJFeeOioYKQKLcTu2dhQ6GzEwKzQant9rKQMEfNRHen-0Yrr_aem_2Vogtb4xUje1am2cC7YpkA

NFL player Rasheed Walker arrested at LaGuardia after declaring legal firearm in checked luggage.

01/15/2026

https://www.thearmorylife.com/harold-fish-10mm-court-case/

Editor’s Note: This article represents the opinion of the author and is not intended as legal advice. Please familiarize yourself with local, state, and federal laws, and seek the advice of qualified legal experts as required. A common theme on the gun-related Internet is “A 10mm will hang you ...

01/15/2026

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On this day, 58 years ago, January 15, 1968, 20-year-old Specialist Five Dwight H. Johnson of the United States Army was a tank driver with Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, moving as part of a reaction force near Dak To in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam.
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He was in a column of M48 Patton tanks sent to aid other elements of his platoon that had run into a battalion-size North Vietnamese force which had set up a heavy ambush along the route.
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As the reaction force reached the ambush site, enemy antitank rockets and automatic weapons fire smashed into the column, disabling two tanks almost immediately and stopping the advance under a storm of fire from the tree line.
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Johnson’s own tank threw a track and became immobilized at the point of contact, leaving it a stationary target under intense enemy fire.
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Realizing he could no longer fight as a driver, Specialist Five Johnson climbed out of his tank, armed only with a .45 caliber pistol, and moved on foot directly into the kill zone where North Vietnamese infantry were pressing in on the crippled armor.
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Despite the heavy volume of antitank rockets, small arms, and automatic weapons fire, he advanced through the open, firing his pistol at close range and killing several enemy soldiers as they closed on the disabled vehicles.
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When his pistol ammunition was gone, he fought his way back through the same fire to his immobilized tank, climbed inside, and grabbed a submachine gun to continue the fight.
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Armed with the submachine gun, he went back into the center of the ambush and again engaged the attacking North Vietnamese at close range, cutting down more of them while enemy fire raked the ground around him.
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As the enemy pushed closer around the tanks, Johnson ran out of ammunition a second time and found himself in extremely close combat range.
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When one North Vietnamese soldier rushed him, Johnson swung the empty submachine gun like a club and killed the attacker with the stock, fighting hand to hand in the middle of the engagement area.
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Now weaponless, he ignored the fire still pouring in and sprinted to his platoon sergeant’s disabled tank, climbed aboard, and dropped inside the burning vehicle to reach the crew.
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He grabbed a badly wounded crewmember, dragged him up out of the tank, and carried him across open ground to a nearby armored personnel carrier for evacuation, still under enemy fire.
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Johnson then returned to the same tank and helped man its main gun, loading and firing the cannon into the tree line until the weapon jammed.
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With the main gun out of action, he climbed back out, moved again through the exposed area to his own immobilized tank, and remounted it while the fight continued at close range.
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He took position behind the externally mounted .50 caliber machine gun on top of his tank, fully exposed above the turret, and opened fire on the attacking enemy soldiers, holding his position and engaging them until the situation was finally brought under control and the North Vietnamese broke contact.
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For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty near Dak To, Republic of Vietnam, on January 15, 1968, Specialist Five Dwight Hal Johnson, Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, was awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Dwight Hal Johnson later rose to the rank of Sergeant.

On April 30, 1971, at age 23, he was shot and killed during an armed robbery at a liquor or convenience store in Detroit, Michigan.
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12/30/2025

12/16/2025

FREE CLASS - Salem, New Hampshire
Friday, February 13th 6pm - 8pm

Class is conducted by a Former State Police Trooper & Federal Law Enforcement Officer.
This FREE CLASS is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change. Always verify current statutes. It is strongly recommended to seek professional legal advice from an attorney familiar with fi****ms laws.

While New Hampshire is a permit-less carry state and doesn't legally mandate gun law classes for basic ownership, taking one is crucial to avoid severe penalties, understand crucial rules for safe storage, transport (especially in vehicles/prohibited areas), and the severe escalation of crimes when fi****ms are involved, ensuring responsible gun ownership and preventing serious jail time or fines, especially in a state with minimal gun law oversight.

While NH offers great freedom, classes provide vital knowledge to navigate complex laws, avoid severe penalties, and practice responsible gun ownership, turning a right into a safely exercised duty.

What is covered:

Definitions of pistols/revolvers
Who may carry
Licenses (optional)
Prohibited persons
Gun-free court areas
Restricted locations
Interstate reciprocity
NH RSA's

Unintentional violations, like transporting a loaded gun improperly or carrying in a prohibited place, can turn a misdemeanor into a felony, leading to substantial fines, jail time, and loss of gun rights.

Learn to Protect Yourself.

Class is conducted by a Former State Police Trooper & Federal Law Enforcement Officer. This class is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change. Always verify current statutes. It is strongly recommended to seek professional legal advice from an attorney familiar with fir