by Second Call Defense | Oct 29, 2026 | Facts & Fiction, Beginners 101, Featured Stories, General, Membership Benefits, Self Defense
You’ve invested in the firearm, the holster, the training, and the rest of your EDC setup. But when it comes to paying monthly or annually for self-defense legal protection, it’s reasonable to ask: Is this just another subscription trap? Will you actually get the...
by Second Call Defense | Oct 8, 2026 | Home Protection, Beginners 101, Concealed Carry, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Insurance policies vary by carrier and state; consult your insurance agent and a licensed attorney to understand your specific coverage and legal exposure. If you own a...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | May 20, 2026 | Beginners 101, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, True Stories
By Sean Maloney, Attorney and Second Call Defense Advocate | Member Alert A real incident involving a Second Call Defense member reveals a terrifying new scam targeting families of the arrested — and why having an advocate in your corner makes all the difference in...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Mar 25, 2026 | Self Defense, Beginners 101, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage
Drawing on decades of experience training thousands of men, women, and teenagers in the safe, competent use of firearms and developing high-stress exercises that replicate the psychological and physiological chaos of real-world violence, I’ve learned one inescapable...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 27, 2026 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts, Training, Videos
In this episode of the Second Call Defense Podcast: The Loaded Question, defense attorney and firearms law veteran Sean Maloney breaks down exactly how to legally travel with a firearm—and how one small mistake at the airport can turn into a five-figure federal...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 9, 2026 | Concealed Carry, Beginners 101, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
In case you haven’t noticed, a flood of double-stack 1911 pattern pistols have hit the market over the past 18-24 months, and increasingly they are being marketed to the concealed carrier. The platform has since grown from a single manufacturer to at least 15 today,...
