by Second Call Defense | Apr 10, 2025 | Beginners 101, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Membership Benefits
Not everyone believes that you have the right to self-defense. An ideological prosecutor can bring spurious criminal charges against you, just ask Daniel Penny. An unscrupulous attorney can convince the aggrieved family of your attacker to slap you with a civil suit...
by Second Call Defense | Apr 2, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
In a self-defense situation, identifying your target(s) is non-negotiable. A split-second decision may be the difference between stopping a threat(s) and making a tragic mistake. That’s why weapon-mounted lights (WMLs) and handheld tactical lights are valuable tools...
by Second Call Defense | Mar 19, 2025 | Beginners 101, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear
The Evolution of Pistol Sights: From Irons to Electronic Red Dot Sights The evolution of pistol sights rapidly accelerated over the past 10 years, as an increasing number of shooters have transitioned from traditional iron sights to having an electronic red dot sight...
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...
