by Second Call Defense | Oct 9, 2025 | LEOSA, Concealed Carry, Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, General
The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), also known as HR 218, is a federal law passed in 2004 that grants qualified law enforcement officers, both current and retired, the right to carry concealed firearms nationwide, notwithstanding most state and local... 
by Second Call Defense | Oct 1, 2025 | Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
This article by Second Call Defense Co-Founder and criminal defense attorney Sean Maloney was first published on Ammoland.com. The right to keep and bear arms is not an outdated relic of the 18th century, as the anti-gun zealots want you to believe, but a safeguard... 
by Second Call Defense | Sep 24, 2025 | Guns & Gear, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
If you’ve talked to an older shooter, you’ve likely heard: “Back in my day, we carried real stopping power—the .45 ACP.” Behind the grin and jab at “mouse guns,” there’s truth: the .45 ACP earned its reputation in two world wars and decades of law enforcement service.... 
by Second Call Defense | Sep 10, 2025 | Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Choosing the right 9mm defensive ammo for concealed carry isn’t about brand—it’s about carrying a round that will stop a threat effectively and safely. Whether you use a compact or full-size handgun, your ammo must balance stopping power, recoil, and penetration risk.... 
by Second Call Defense | Sep 3, 2025 | Featured Stories, Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, General, Self Defense
Real-world self-defense is messy. If you are involved in a self-defense encounter, you most likely won’t be standing still in perfect Weaver stance on a flat, calm gun range. You’ll be reacting to chaos under extreme stress and likely on the move. Training to shoot... 
by Second Call Defense | Aug 14, 2025 | Featured Stories, Concealed Carry, Facts & Fiction, General, Membership Benefits
This blog provides a side‑by‑side comparison of Second Call Defense vs. USCCA legal-defense membership programs, based on current coverage offerings, costs, and recent events.* Jump to KEY DIFFERENCES and a BENEFITS COMPARISON chart. OVERVIEW Second Call Defense (SCD)... 