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2A Exceptionalism

2A Exceptionalism

Second Amendment Exceptionalism by Drew Beatty In America around dinner tables, hunting cabins and on blogs like this one, we talk about firearms. If you are anything like me — and you probably are if you’re reading articles on this site — firearms, ammunition,...
Defensive Choices

Defensive Choices

A Second Look at Defensive Choices by Keith Coniglio In the not too distant past, “The Mugger” was the concealed carrier’s threat model — the boogeyman we had in mind as we honed our shooting skills and researched the best defensive handgun. We...
Judging Gun Owners

Judging Gun Owners

Judging Gun Owners by Keith Coniglio As I opined in an earlier piece, there is no such thing as “the gun owner.” We’re a varied lot with differing opinions, motivations, and attitudes towards guns and our Second Amendment. But we have one unifying...
Criminal Interview

Criminal Interview

The Criminal Interview in Real Life by Drew Beatty After reading an excellent and informative blog post about how criminals use questions to set up an attack by Second Call Defense contributor Greg Ellifritz, I was reminded of an “interview” incident I...
Holster Retention

Holster Retention

Which Holster Retention Level is Best for You? by Drew Beatty To safely carry a pistol, whether open or concealed, you need a proper holster. There are numerous holster manufacturers selling nearly limitless styles and designs. One important key to having a proper...