Member Benefits


Why Join HCA? Because HCA is the only nation-wide membership organization devoted exclusively to the topic of handguns.

  • You can’t buy a handgun at HCA – we’re not a retailer – but we’ll help you decide which one(s) are right for your personal needs and interests.   Save money, time and frustration – just by asking HCA!
  • We hear it over and over again:  “Thank you.”  Members appreciate having a place to gather where there decision to own a handgun is celebrated, not criticized.
  • HCA is a great value.  For only $24 a year, you can be a card-carrying member with access to all these benefits:

Benefit #1:  Pistols & Revolvers

Members receive our exclusive print newsletter every other month.  It’s all about handguns, and there’s no advertising.  Just fascinating articles about handguns.  Members rate this our Number One benefit.

From Member Surveys:

  • Your publication, overall, is excellent in content and extremely informative. Participation by individuals with the same interests is a considerable part of the success.
  • This is one of the best publications for us gun owners that keeps us current on what’s going on with our 2nd Amendment rights in addition to helpful articles on guns and gun safety. Thanks!!
  • The best “members only” publication I receive.

Benefit #2:  Free Product Testing Privileges

Manufacturers of handgun-related equipment frequently send HCA new products and gear to test.  But instead of asking our Editors to review the products and report back to you what they find, we ask you, our members, to do it.  To sign up for this club benefit, simply return the HCA Product Testing Profile in your Welcome Kit.

Benefit #3:  eTips and Tip OFFS, Member Edition.

Get the latest news from the world of handguns delivered conveniently to your email address.  Tips, Armed Citizen stories, benefit updates, featured handguns and much more.

Benefit #4:  Safety Handbook

HCA is firmly committed to the Second Amendment and the rights of our citizens to keep and bear arms, but along with that right comes an obligation to keep and carry safely.  Consequently, you’ll hear a great deal safety, skill and responsibility from HCA.  In fact, every member is given a Safety Handbook when they join, and encouraged to follow the guidelines set forth.

Benefit #5:  Free gear giveaways.

Enter daily to win.  There’s no limit to how much or how often you can win.

Benefit #6:  Member-only online area.

Once you join you can log in to the member-only area of our website and read exclusive member content and more.

Benefit #7:  Problem Solved!

Your handgun questions answered by firearm experts.  Ever wish you had a friend who knew EVERYTHING about handguns?  Now you do!  We’ve never met a question our experts can’t answer.

Benefit #8:  Discounts on Gear and Equipment

Because HCA is home to many handgunners, manufacturers of gear and equipment try to build goodwill and spread the word about their products by offering HCA members special deals and discounts.  You’ll hear about them in the newsletter and at the member-only website.

Benefit #9:  Show your support

You’ll receive official club credentials when you join, including a member card and decals.  You can also buy special hats, jackets and t-shirts with the HCA logo (great for the range!) at the HCA Store.

Heard enough? Then what are you waiting for – join today!