 despite Donna's permit being valid in 36 other states. Because she's not a USCCA member, Donna is now pretty much on her own to battle the legal system. I share this story with you because the truth is just owning a gun for protection can still get you in trouble in this new America we live in. I've been with the USCCA for nine years because they have the best training, the best education, and they have self-defense liability insurance all for less than a dollar a day.