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The Most Popular Calibers for Concealed Carry

The Most Popular Calibers for Concealed Carry

by Second Call Defense | Jul 30, 2024 | Concealed Carry, Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General

Chances are good that if you ask five people what is the best handgun caliber for a carry pistol, you are going to get five different answers. In this article, we aim to shoot down the hype, cut through the bias and cover the pros and cons of the most popular handgun...
How to Handle a Traffic Stop While Armed and Effectively Deal with Police

How to Handle a Traffic Stop While Armed and Effectively Deal with Police

by Second Call Defense | Jul 26, 2024 | CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts

No one likes to get pulled over by police, especially when you’re carrying a firearm. But there are ways to reduce the stress and deal with police so your day doesn’t get ruined. Dean Rieck, Executive Director of Buckeye Firearms Association, and Defense...
Securing a Firearm in Your Vehicle

Securing a Firearm in Your Vehicle

by Second Call Defense | Jul 23, 2024 | Concealed Carry, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage, Self Defense

According to the FBI, a gun is stolen from a car every nine minutes in the United States, on average. In 2022, nearly 112,000 guns were reported stolen in the 337 small to large-sized cities that reported data to the FBI, and 51 percent of those guns were reported...
Self-Defense Insurance – Are You Really Protected?

Self-Defense Insurance – Are You Really Protected?

by Second Call Defense | May 20, 2024 | Membership Benefits, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense

What happens if your CCW insurance provider sues you?   Carrying a concealed firearm for self-defense comes with a significant amount of responsibility. Not only in handling the firearm but also in understanding the legal ramifications of its use. Whether you carry...
Answers to Legal Questions on Concealed Carry In Cars, Parks, Backyard Ranges, and More

Answers to Legal Questions on Concealed Carry In Cars, Parks, Backyard Ranges, and More

by Second Call Defense | Apr 26, 2024 | CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts

Can you carry a concealed handgun with a threaded barrel? Do you concealed carry in cars? Do you have to obey no-gun signs in public parks? Is it legal to set up a backyard shooting range in Ohio? Firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense Sean Maloney...
Brandishing a Weapon – Legal, Social and Personal Implications

Brandishing a Weapon – Legal, Social and Personal Implications

by Second Call Defense | Feb 1, 2024 | Featured Stories, Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Gun Safety & Storage, Self Defense

When people envision a self-defense incident involving a firearm, they typically think of shots fired. You might be surprised that the majority of incidents of defensive gun use never result in the discharge of a firearm. In a comprehensive survey of 54,000 adults,...
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