FASTER Colorado Prepares School Security Teams for the Unthinkable
This article was contributed by James C., a Colorado resident, on behalf of Second Call Defense I had the opportunity to take the FASTER Level 1 course this summer, opening my eyes to how some schools are taking the threat of an active shooter scenario seriously and...
TRUE STORY: Albuquerque Grandmother Shoots Home Intruder
KRQE reported on a harrowing home intrusion in Albuquerque, New Mexico in April 2024. Anissa Tinnin and her 4-year-old granddaughter were enjoying the evening when they came face to face with a criminal trying to escape from the police. Her fast thinking got him out...
Tips for Calling 911 After a Self-defense Incident
Calling 911 for help is a high-stakes event and how you handle it can make the difference between being charged with a crime or facing the expense and emotional trauma of a civil suit. Calling 911 when in trouble is a natural response, we are all trained to do it in...
After You Defend Yourself… Make These 2 Calls
In any self defense situation, your primary responsibility is to survive and protect those who are in your care. You may face one or multiple threats. Assuming that you have used good judgment and successfully ended the threat, you are now faced with the aftermath of...
