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Represented by the Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm
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100% Run by a Law Firm
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All Coverage Decisions Made by Attorneys
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Become a Client of a Law Firm Immediately Upon Joining
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Company Retains Sole Discretion to Select Your Attorney Otherwise 100,000 Limit on Attorney Fees

The $100,000 limit only applies to USCCA and Right to Bear.

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Transparent List of Non-Exclusions

AOR covers members in situations where others would deny coverage, including cases involving: Criminal acts, Use of illegal weapons, Gun-free zones, Impaired judgment by drugs or alcohol, Negligent Discharge, Domestic Violence, Invalid or Expired CCW permits, Prohibited possessor status, No weapon or a weapon other than a firearm, Imperfect self-defense

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No Criminal Acts Exclusion

CCW Safe does not cover incidents that are the result of a criminal act by the member or illegal activity.

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No Disclosure of Your Information to an Insurance Company or Other Entity
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Privileged Attorney-Client Emergency Information on File

AOR has a video discussing why this is important. Watch Video (1:42-3:10)

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Attorneys Subject to Insurance Reporting, Billing, or Disclosure Guidelines
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No Nonprivileged Discoverable Statement Regarding Incident
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Required to Send Legal Papers to Non-Law Firm
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Negligent Hiring & Training Coverage
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Both Lethal & Non-Lethal Force Self-Defense Incidents Covered

CCW Safe defines a “self-defense incident” as “[A]ny incident where force is used pursuant to a reasonable belief that use of deadly force is necessary to protect from imminent danger of death or great bodily harm.”

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Legal Representation Continues Regardless of Criminal Conviction
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Civil Monetary Damages Available
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No Fee Recoupment Provisions
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Covers Use of Illegal Weapons

CCW Safe requires accurate enrollment information regarding “eligibility to legally possess a firearm,” and misrepresentations on that issue may result in termination or forfeiture.

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Covers Invalid/Expired CCW Permit

Right to Bear’s FAQ states “Protection applies when your actions are lawful under state and local law.” In jurisdictions that require a carry license, an expired or absent permit means the carry was not lawful under state law. Right to Bear does not publish an exception for expired or absent permits.

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Covers Domestic Violence

In some circumstances, coverage may be excluded per Right to Bear’s 18 U.S.C. § 922 exclusion.

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Covers Negligent Discharge During Self-Defense Incident

AOR covers a negligent discharge during the act of self-defense.

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Covers Impaired Judgment by Drugs or Alcohol

Right to Bear’s FAQ states “Protection applies when your actions are lawful under state and local law.” Right to Bear does not promise coverage while impaired. Drug use can be excluded through 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3). Alcohol impairment is excluded if state law prohibits firearm possession while intoxicated.

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Covers Extreme Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Laws)

AOR provides up to $15,000 for Red Flag/Emergency Order Coverage.

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Compensated On-Duty Security & LEO Coverage

USCCA - Covers volunteers only

CCW Safe - Covers volunteers only

This coverage is only available with the purchase of Right to Bear’s Law Enforcement, Security, & Military Membership Plan.

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Covers Psychological Counseling

AOR Psychological Counseling Coverage: Up to 10 mental health counseling sessions (up to $1,500)

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Bail Bond Coverage

AOR Bail Bond Coverage: $50,000 towards a secure bail bond on a posted bond value of up to $500,000 OR $50,000 towards a cash-only bail bond.

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Covers Reimbursement Of Firearm (If Confiscated)

AOR Replacement Cost of Firearm Coverage: $1,000 towards firearm replacement (if confiscated)

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Covers All Additional Court Costs & Defense-Related Expenses

Polygraph examinations, DNA examinations and other scientific tests, court costs and all official fees, court reporters, fees related to discovery and departmental reports, medical records, transcripts, process servers, messenger services, appraisers, escrow agents, accountants, electronic research, photocopies, and postage and any other expenses which in the judgment of the attorney are necessary to your representation.

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Scene Cleanup Coverage

AOR Scene Cleanup Coverage: $4,000 towards scene clean-up

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Requirement to Authorize Insurance Company to Obtain Records & Other Case Information

Firearms Legal Protection requires members to fully cooperate with the insurance company.

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Requirement to Cooperate With Insurance Company’s Investigation of the Case
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Insurance Company Has the Sole Discretion to Settle Any Civil Case
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This comparison is provided for general informational and comparative purposes only and does not constitute legal, insurance, financial, or other professional advice. The comparison is based on publicly available insurance policy documents reviewed as of the date listed below.

Competitor programs may change at any time. Policy language may be subject to differing interpretations. Although AOR uses reasonable efforts to review and summarize publicly available insurance policy documents, AOR does not represent or warrant that every comparison, characterization, or summary is complete, current, applicable to every user or jurisdiction, or free from error. This chart is not intended to reproduce or provide a complete analysis of any provider’s insurance policy documents or program.

You should review each provider’s current insurance policy documents and other official materials before making any decision. If you represent a company identified in this comparison and believe any information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, please contact us at Review@AttorneysForFreedom.com and identify the specific information you believe should be corrected or updated. We will review the information provided and make any appropriate updates where warranted.

Last reviewed: September 2026.

Most CCW insurance and self-defense programs are built on traditional insurance, where coverage decisions go through policy language and claims staff. AOR is different. It’s run entirely by The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, a firm that handles only self-defense cases. You become a client of the firm the day you join, with attorney-client privilege from the start, and every coverage decision is made by attorneys. That’s why AOR can cover situations many traditional insurance plans exclude, like domestic disputes, gun-free zones and an expired carry permit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does AOR compare to USCCA, CCW Safe, and US Law Shield?

Unlike USCCA, AOR is not backed by an insurance company. Unlike CCW Safe and US Law Shield, AOR is not a third-party legal membership network. AOR is backed by Attorneys For Freedom — a real law firm exclusively handling self-defense cases — which means your coverage is determined by attorneys, not a policy or a network administrator. See the full comparison at our comparison chart.

What are common exclusions that we cover but competitors do not?

The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm and The Attorneys On Retainer Association are unwilling to entertain exclusions that are often found with traditional commercial insurers such as criminal acts, sensitive places, domestic violence, alcohol and drugs, illegal weapons, prohibited possessors, negligent discharge, or lack of a CCW permit. We do not believe in these exclusions. Therefore, the AOR membership and the RRG Policy contain no such exclusions or any recoupment clause. The criminal defense attorneys at AFF enjoy representing their clients and do not seek ways to avoid providing required legal representation to clients.

Do I need to pay back the fees if I take a plea deal or go to trial?

No. Unlike other self-defense protection programs, you do not have to pay back any fees and your membership remains active.

Do I need a valid CCW in a state with constitutional carry to obtain the AOR membership?

No. That is the beauty of being established by a law firm and not a third party insurance company. No matter the status of your CCW license AOR will still represent you. Even if your self-defense matter occurred while you did not possess a valid or possessed an invalid CCW permit.

Can I sign up with AOR and still be a member of a competing self-defense program?

Yes. While we cannot speak for any other competitor, our attorneys are happy to work with other attorneys who can help contribute to the team. Our attorneys have previously worked alongside lawyers from other law firms on cases without any problems. We will act professionally and cordially with any other lawyer who is committed to offering the best legal defense possible. We are always in favor of whatever is best for the client.

Is AOR now an insurance company?

No, AOR is not an insurance company. Instead, we have chosen to form a Risk Retention Group (RRG) to provide commercial liability coverage for our members. The name of our RRG is The Attorneys For Freedom Risk Retention Group, Inc. Unlike traditional insurance companies, an RRG is a creature of federal law and is not subject to most state insurance regulations. Unlike traditional insurance companies, an RRG allowed The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm to write the RRG’s policy. The RRG policy does not contain many of the exclusions commonly found in traditional insurance policies.  Indeed, the RRG policy specifically does not exclude criminal acts, illegal weapons, sensitive areas, drug or alcohol use, domestic violence, or prohibited possessors. The attorneys at The Attorneys For Freedom law firm exclusively interpret all aspects of the RRG policy including all coverage determinations. The RRG Policy does not include any recoupment clause.

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