Have you seen these “teen takeovers” happening lately?
From Miami to Myrtle Beach to the Jersey Shore, "teen takeovers" are turning family beach towns into chaos zones…
Fights (and yes, gun shots 🔫) are breaking out on beaches and boardwalks across the country, leaving innocent families caught in the middle.
And in the summertime? You have an added challenge on your hands...
You don’t have the same clothing and gear to conceal carry the way you do in colder months.
So here's what every responsible gun owner needs to know about summer carry:
1. Concealment is harder. Summer clothes don't hide much.
Belly bands, pocket carry with smaller firearms, or purpose-built concealed carry beach bags are your best options.
Just remember: a regular beach bag is NOT a holster.
2. Salt and sand will wreck your firearm. Salt air corrodes and sand gets everywhere.
Clean and oil your firearm the SAME DAY you carry it near the ocean. No exceptions.
3. Laws change by the foot. Some beaches allow carry, while others don't.
Step off the sand onto a boardwalk bar patio, and you could be breaking the law without realizing it.
4. Check reciprocity before you go. Open the USCCA® App and verify the laws wherever you're headed.
It takes 60 seconds and could save you from a felony charge in an unfamiliar state.
That last point matters more than most people think.
You can't protect your family from jail.
The USCCA® App is your best travel companion.
It’s free to download, with instant access to reciprocity maps and legal resources for all 50 states.
And if the worst happens while you're away from home, your USCCA Membership includes self-defense liability insurance⁰ that travels with you.
You’ll also have 24/7 access to the Critical Response Team so that you’re never alone, even in unfamiliar territory.
Don’t let summer heat get in the way of being the protector your family needs.
Download the USCCA® App & Check Your Travel Laws Now.
