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Semiautomatics for Self-Defense

Semiautomatics for Self-Defense

by Second Call Defense | Jan 30, 2025 | Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense

Semiautomatic firearms are popular choices for self-defense in the U.S, due to their reliability, ease of use, and wide range of calibers and long gun and handgun options. Self-defense situations demand speed and reliability, qualities that semi-automatic firearms...
The Daniel Penny Effect and What It Means for You

The Daniel Penny Effect and What It Means for You

by Second Call Defense | Jan 23, 2025 | Featured Stories, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Self Defense, True Stories

The term “Daniel Penny Effect” emerged as following the 2023 incident involving Daniel Penny, a former U.S. Marine, and Jordan Neely, a homeless man suffering from untreated mental illness, on a New York City subway. Penny restrained Neely in a chokehold...
First Aid Kits for Shooters – What You Need for Treating Trauma

First Aid Kits for Shooters – What You Need for Treating Trauma

by Second Call Defense | Jan 16, 2025 | Gun Safety & Storage, Beginners 101, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense, Training

We in the self-defense community spend a lot of time and money preparing for an unexpected, potentially deadly encounter. We emphasize training with our firearms, gear, and learning martial arts. However, we typically overlook our medical readiness. While training,...
The Role of the PCC (Pistol Caliber Carbine) for Self Defense

The Role of the PCC (Pistol Caliber Carbine) for Self Defense

by Second Call Defense | Jan 9, 2025 | Home Protection, Beginners 101, Featured Stories, Self Defense

The firearm community continuously debates what is best for self-defense – handgun, rifle or shotgun. One increasingly popular option is the Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC), often chambered in 9mm. PCC’s combine compactness and ease of handling a handgun with the...
8 More Things Hollywood Gets Wrong About Guns

8 More Things Hollywood Gets Wrong About Guns

by Second Call Defense | Jan 7, 2025 | CCW Tips, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts

Awards season is upon us: Golden Globes, Oscars, and more. Hollywood makes some great movies and TV shows. But they don’t always get the details right, especially when it comes to guns. Bad guys fly backwards across the room when they’re shot. Guns never...
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