by Second Call Defense | Oct 22, 2025 | True Stories, 911 Calls, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Lethal Force, Self Defense
On a crowded New York City subway car one spring afternoon in 2023, two lives crossed in a moment that would ignite a national debate. One man, Jordan Neely, was a once-talented Michael Jackson impersonator whose life had unraveled into homelessness and mental... 
by Second Call Defense | Oct 1, 2025 | Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
This article by Second Call Defense Co-Founder and criminal defense attorney Sean Maloney was first published on Ammoland.com. The right to keep and bear arms is not an outdated relic of the 18th century, as the anti-gun zealots want you to believe, but a safeguard... 
by Second Call Defense | Sep 24, 2025 | Guns & Gear, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
If you’ve talked to an older shooter, you’ve likely heard: “Back in my day, we carried real stopping power—the .45 ACP.” Behind the grin and jab at “mouse guns,” there’s truth: the .45 ACP earned its reputation in two world wars and decades of law enforcement service.... 
by Second Call Defense | Sep 10, 2025 | Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Choosing the right 9mm defensive ammo for concealed carry isn’t about brand—it’s about carrying a round that will stop a threat effectively and safely. Whether you use a compact or full-size handgun, your ammo must balance stopping power, recoil, and penetration risk.... 
by Second Call Defense | Sep 3, 2025 | Featured Stories, Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, General, Self Defense
Real-world self-defense is messy. If you are involved in a self-defense encounter, you most likely won’t be standing still in perfect Weaver stance on a flat, calm gun range. You’ll be reacting to chaos under extreme stress and likely on the move. Training to shoot... 