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A Movement That Keeps Growing

Joining AOR does more than protect you. A portion of every client’s fees goes directly toward supporting legal advocacy for 2nd Amendment rights and pro bono representation for responsible gun owners who couldn’t otherwise afford a defense. When you join AOR, you’re securing your own freedom and helping defend it for others.

AOR is continually expanding its benefits. Every benefit we include in your fees is meaningful, not a superficial sales pitch. We invest extra effort into being transparent with you, just as you expect from your attorneys.

How We Compare

	AOR	USCCA	CCW Safe	US LawShield	FLP
Available in All 50 States
Attorney-Client Privilege
All Coverage Decisions Made by Attorneys
24/7/365 Emergency Hotline to an Attorney on Your Legal Team
Know Your Law Firm in Advance
Utilizes Self-Defense Exclusive Law Firm
Four Trial Attorneys For Every Felony Case
No Criminal Acts Exclusion CCW Safe - Has no specific language in Terms of Service September 2024 version.			?*
Covers Use of Illegal Weapons
Covers Prohibited Possessor Status
Covers Invalid/Expired CCW Permit Coverage in a state without Constitutional Carry.
Covers Gun-Free Zones
Covers Domestic Violence
Covers Negligent Discharge During Self-Defense Incident Covers a negligent discharge during the act of self-defense.
Covers Impaired Judgment by Drugs or Alcohol
Criminal & Civil Defense Coverage
Civil Liability
Covers Extreme Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Laws) Up to $15,000 for Red Flag/Emergency Order Coverage.
Covers Record Sealing & Expungement
No Fee Recoupment Provisions
Compensated On-Duty Security & LEO Coverage USCCA - Covers volunteers only CCW Safe - Covers volunteers only
Covers Psychological Counseling AOR Psychological Counseling Coverage: Up to 10 mental health counseling sessions (up to $1,500)
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.
Covers Reimbursement Of Firearm (If Confiscated) AOR Replacement Cost of Firearm Coverage: $1,000 towards firearm replacement (if confiscated)
Covers All Additional Court Costs and 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.
Covers Victim Advocate Representation
Unlimited Investigator Coverage
Scene Cleanup Coverage AOR Scene Cleanup Coverage: $4,000 towards scene clean-up
Unlimited Expert Witness Coverage
Retrial Coverage
Offers Online Self-Defense Education and Training
Offers an Affiliate Program
Coverage for Businesses and Organizations Coverage for businesses and organizations is coming soon.
Commercial Liability Coverage for Businesses and Organizations Commercial liability coverage for businesses and organizations is coming soon.
Negligent Hiring Coverage Coverage regarding negligent hiring for businesses and organizations is coming soon.
Negligent Training Coverage
Legal Advocacy to Vindicate Constitutional and Business Rights
Pro Bono Work

Last updated 01/01/2026. All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners, not AOR. Use of their names is for identification and comparison only. This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Competitor features, pricing, and coverage terms may change at any time, and this comparison may not always reflect the most current information. Always review each provider's official materials for the latest details.

FAQs

What is The AOR Program and how does it work?

The Attorneys On Retainer Program (“AOR”) consists of two separate legal contracts: 1. A legal services agreement with The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, and 2. A contract to become an affiliate of The Attorneys On Retainer Association (“The AOR Association”).

As a result of the first contract, the AOR client becomes a client of The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm (“AFF”). As a client of the law firm, attorney-client privilege attaches immediately. All clients are requested to complete an emergency information form which provides information for the attorneys to use in the event of a release hearing which occurs after an arrest.

AFF staffs a 24/7/365 emergency hotline for AOR clients to call in the event of a self-defense-related incident. All attorneys at the law firm stand ready to work as a team to defend any AFF client in court who is charged with a crime resulting from a self-defense-related matter. The attorneys also associate with the client’s choice of local counsel to represent clients in any state. Legal representation in the related civil case as well as representation in red flag/emergency order matters is also included along with all experts and investigators.

As a result of the second contract, every AOR client becomes an affiliate of The AOR Association, which advocates for the legal interests of commercial businesses, firearms enthusiasts, and people interested in self-defense issues. It also sometimes provides funding to support causes and litigation, like pro bono legal representation to non-clients who are wrongfully charged with crimes after acting in self-defense or defense of others. The AOR Association offers a series of professional online firearms education and training to all its affiliates. All affiliates can earn commissions as they successfully refer to other businesses and individuals to receive training by becoming affiliates. The AOR Association also owns The Attorneys For Freedom Risk Retention Group, Inc. (“RRG”), which insures The AOR Association as well as all affiliates and provides funding for legal representation without many of the exclusions often found in insurance products. Clients of AOR receive other benefits including discounts on firearms, ammunition, and other items, as well as periodic AOR conferences, a monthly newsletter, and opportunities to receive legal advice on self-defense-related legal matters.

What is AOR's criteria for coverage?

You are charged, or reasonably concerned about being charged, with either a felony or misdemeanor crime;
You reasonably and in good faith assert you acted in self-defense or defense of a 3rd party as a defense to the charge; and
The incident occurred after you joined AOR.

What are common situations that we cover, but our competitors exclude?

AOR is unwilling to entertain the exclusions that often appear with typical commercial insurers and membership programs, such as criminal acts, sensitive places, domestic violence, alcohol and drugs, illegal weapons, prohibited possessors, negligent discharge, or lack of a CCW permit. And no recoupment clause, either. The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm will defend all AOR clients in self-defense cases without such exclusions or limitations.

Does AOR apply to misdemeanors?

Yes, so long as the following three requirements are met:

You are charged, or reasonably concerned about being charged, with either a felony or misdemeanor crime;
You reasonably and in good faith assert you acted in self-defense or defense of a 3rd party as a defense to the charge; and
The incident occurred after you joined AOR.

Are tasers and stun guns part of the AOR membership?

Yes. The Attorneys On Retainer Program applies to any weapon used with a reasonable argument of self-defense. This includes tasers, stun guns, pepper spray, and similar items. And even if no weapon was used, AOR still offers representation as long as a reasonable argument for self-defense exists.

Does AOR apply to clients who are working "on-duty" as a security guard, police officer, or other professional?

Yes, we provide coverage for “on-duty” security personnel, so long as the following three requirements are met:

You are charged, or reasonably concerned about being charged, with either a felony or misdemeanor crime;
You reasonably and in good faith assert you acted in self-defense or defense of a 3rd party as a defense to the charge; and
The incident occurred after you joined AOR.

However, AOR is secondary to any insurance policy or other legal benefit coverage that may apply.

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

No. That’s one of the key advantages of a program built by a law firm rather than 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 CCW permit or held an expired one.

Does AOR cover me in all 50 states?

Yes. Our attorneys can appear via pro hac vice rules in all 50 US states and DC. Although The Attorneys For Freedom attorneys are admitted to practice law only in Arizona, we can get admitted to practice law in your state through the operation of the pro hac vice rules.

What is pro hac vice and how does it work?

Pro Hac Vice is a Latin term that translates to “for this occasion.” In the court system, an attorney may be temporarily admitted to practice law in a jurisdiction where they are not licensed, so that they may appear in a particular case without being formally admitted to that jurisdiction. We will endeavor to get your first choice of a local attorney on board. As an AOR client, you can notify us of this choice on the Emergency Contact Form in the AOR Client Portal.

We contract with a local attorney to be admitted and to assist with the case, but we serve as lead counsel. All our lawyers exclusively focus on self-defense cases, remain in good standing with our State Bar Association, and meet all requirements for admission pro hac vice.

What is the procedure to enact the AOR membership in the event a self-defense matter arises?

If human life is in danger, call 911 immediately.
Tell the 911 operator: “Medical attention is needed immediately. Someone is injured. Send Help.”
Provide your address and end the call.
Call the emergency AOR hotline.
Do not make any further statements to the 911 operator, any responding officers, or anyone else.
Ask to have your attorney present during any questioning and to privately call your attorney now.
AOR clients should call the emergency hotline located on their client contact card.
Non-AOR clients should call The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm at 480-755-7110.

We will take action immediately to protect your rights. You are also free to have any other person contact our law firm on your behalf.