FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Yes, Firearms and ammunition will be available for purchase at the Concealed Carry & Home Defense Expo from manufacturers and dealers with their Federal Firearms License on-site. All state and federal laws will be enforced.

Check in at the registration desk, and Expo staff will be able to print another badge for you.

Yes, you can carry at the Concealed Carry & Home Defense Expo. The safety rules are as follows:

SAFETY FIRST
Concealed Carry 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 a 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.

Bringing A Firearm To The Event

This is NOT permitted. In the event you need to test holster fit or product sizing, the company will provide a blue gun for you to do so. Carrying firearms in, even if unloaded and in a case, is not permitted on the premises. If you are seen loading or unloading a firearm or magazine or handling any loaded firearm you will be escorted from the premises and not be allowed to return. No refunds will be given.

[Concealed Carry Expo Firearms Policy] Defensive sidearms are welcome inside this show. All state laws will apply and all guests must abide by the following rules:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Dogs are not permitted at the event unless they are specifically trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. All service animals must remain on a leash or in a harness, and be under control of the guest with a disability or a designee.

All other live animals are not permitted at the Expo or in the Convention Center.

Backpacks are allowed on site at the Expo but have to be kept on your person at all times. Any backpacks left unattended will be reported to security.

You’ll get the opportunity to shoot new firearms in the USCCA’s Live Fire-Range, surrounded by trained professionals who’s #1 priority will be your safety.

All firearms permitted inside the shooting range are provided by the firearm manufacturer sponsors along with ammo, eye, and ear protection. Attendees will not be permitted to shoot their personal firearms in the range or provide their own ammunition.

Yes, the event is handicap accessible! There will also be scooters onsite to rent. 

Yes, parking is available at the Wisconsin Center. 

There will be no shuttle buses from the recommended hotels to the Wisconsin Center. 

Yes! Take advantage of the group rate at the following locations. 

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.

Friday, September 8: 2 pm to 7 pm
Saturday, September 9: 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday, September 10: 10 am to 4 pm

CLICK HERE to visit the USCCA store website. 

Seminar Hours: When the building is open for classes, courses, & seminars
Friday, September 8: 8 am to 6 pm
Saturday, September 9: 8 am to 6 pm
Sunday, September 10: 9 am to 4 pm

Exhibit Hall Hours: When the Expo show floor and vendor booths are open
Friday, September 8: 2 pm to 7 pm 
Saturday, September 9: 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday, September 10: 10 am to 4 pm

The Expo is being held from Friday, September 8th to Sunday, September 10th.