by Second Call Defense | Feb 26, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General
Seeing flashing blue and red police lights in your rearview mirror is never pleasant. Even for most law-abiding citizens, a traffic stop can be stressful. It can be even more stressful if you carry a firearm for self-defense. Should you inform the officer? How do you...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 14, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Since its introduction in 1990, the 5.7x28mm (“5.7mm” or “5.7”) cartridge has sparked debate, with supporters praising its high velocity, low recoil and potential armor penetrating capabilities, while critics question it’s stopping power and high ammunition costs....
by Second Call Defense | Feb 6, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
We who have chosen to defend ourselves with firearms generally know more about “gun stuff” than those not in the community of lawful gun owners. A lesser-known topic, even among those “in the know” is the role of frangible ammunition. It is not widely available in...
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,...
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...
by Second Call Defense | Dec 23, 2024 | Featured Stories, Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Facts & Fiction, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Gun ownership is an investment of both time and money. Like any investment, it’s wise to protect it to ensure you can realize a return on it. Diversification is an effective way to reduce the risk of your investment portfolio, and we can apply the same concept to your...
