Concealed Carry App by USCCA vs Explore NC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Concealed Carry App by USCCA
This app provides comprehensive concealed carry information, including state gun laws, permit reciprocity maps, and firearm training. It aims to empower gun owners to carry responsibly and legally across all 50 states.
- State gun law information
- CCW permit reciprocity map
- Firearm training courses
- Gun law updates
- Post-incident response team access
- Shooting range locator
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Your complete concealed carry app. View gun laws by state, check CCW permit info, and complete in-person or online firearm training at every level — built to help American gun owners carry responsibly, legally, and with complete confidence. The USCCA® app gives you instant access to concealed carry laws, a live permit reciprocity map, lifesaving training, and gun law updates across all 50 states. Plus, USCCA Members can access their exclusive benefits, like the 24/7/365 post-incident Critical Response Team, with just one click! Enjoy skill-sharpening at every level with expert-led firearms education and self-defense training videos with the USCCA Protector Academy, locate certified shooting ranges near you, and track achievements as you build real-world skills. Whether you’re researching a concealed carry permit or sharpening your readiness, this is the app every gun owner needs.
Explore NC
Discover North Carolina's historical and cultural sites through an engaging augmented reality experience. Interactive games and educational content are designed for children aged 5 and up, offering a fun way to learn about the state's attractions.
- Augmented reality experiences
- Interactive games
- Historical and cultural attractions
- Educational content for kids
- Learn about North Carolina sites
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Explore the wonders of North Carolina with this fun and engaging augmented reality experience. Designed for kids age 5+ and their grown-ups, the app takes you to historical and cultural attractions across the state. Highlights include interactive games with the carnivorous Venus flytrap and aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright as well as trips to the North Carolina Zoo, the North Carolina Symphony and a Civil Rights monument in Raleigh. Each experience offers educational and entertainment enrichment for children and families looking to learn more about important sites in North Carolina. This app was developed by PBS North Carolina in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explore NC at 100% against Concealed Carry App by USCCA's 26%. Explore NC also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Concealed Carry App by USCCA's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (152 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Explore NC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Concealed Carry App by USCCA has 152 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Concealed Carry App by USCCA's written reviews are positive against 100% of Explore NC's.
Concealed Carry App by USCCA ships an update fortnightly, Explore NC every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Concealed Carry App by USCCA | Explore NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (152 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 152 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #208 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Delta Defense LLC | Horizon Video Productions, Inc. |
Customer experience
Concealed Carry App by USCCA
Explore NC
Bugs and requests
Concealed Carry App by USCCA
Reported bugs
12 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Permits unable to update
- Reciprocity map not updating correctly
- Can't log in, reset and redownloaded app still doesn't work
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- App crashes when trying to load account info
- Doesn't retain my permits
- Training videos not playing, bad request cookies too large
- Reciprocity gives an error and says try again
- App glitchy when trying to update information, says no internet connection
- CCM archives won't load, can't send feedback
- Reciprocity map signal for crossing state lines doesn't work
Requested features
7 requests- Search tool to look for past articles
- Ability to rotate the screen when reading the magazine
- Fingerprint ID to access the app
- Pick up where you left off on an episode when listening to Armed American Radio
- Fast forward when listening to Armed American Radio
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- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
Explore NC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Concealed Carry App by USCCA
No in-app purchases
Explore NC
No in-app purchases
