by Second Call Defense | Dec 19, 2024 | CCW Tips, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Lethal Force, Podcasts, Self Defense
Knowing when you can and can’t use lethal force in self-defense can mean the difference between freedom and prison time. Discover the definition of lethal force and what the law says about when you can use it. Plus learn about grave bodily injury, the reasonable...
by Second Call Defense | Dec 9, 2024 | CCW Tips, Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, General, True Stories
This is a developing story and we will provide updates as they become available. UPDATE 12/09/2024. A Manhattan jury has found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally Negligent Homicide and has been acquitted of criminal charges stemming from the death of Jordan Neely...
by Second Call Defense | Nov 5, 2024 | CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General
As we age, our self-defense needs evolve, and CCW options must adapt to those changes. Although we can defer the effects of natural aging with diet, exercise, and preventative healthcare, it is impossible to stave off Father Time forever. Getting older often results...
by Second Call Defense | Oct 15, 2024 | Facts & Fiction, Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, General
Millions of Americans carry firearms daily, prioritizing their safety and security. However, concealed carry is generally prohibited in most government buildings and facilities unless explicitly authorized, and many private businesses and property owners also have...
by Second Call Defense | Sep 19, 2024 | CCW Tips, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts
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 seem to run out of ammo. And fingers are on triggers all the...
by Second Call Defense | Sep 5, 2024 | Concealed Carry, Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
Carrying a concealed weapon at work requires balance between personal safety with workplace policies and legal implications. For those who prioritize self-defense, it’s critical to understand how to carry discreetly and legally in a work environment. This article...