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Second Call Defense Proudly Sponsors GunCon 2026

Second Call Defense Proudly Sponsors GunCon 2026

by Second Call Defense | Jun 4, 2026 | Featured Stories, Concealed Carry, General, Guns & Gear

Second Call Defense is a proud sponsor of GunCon 2026, hosted by The Gun Collective, being held at the Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles, Ohio with Industry/VIP Events from June 17-20, 2026. The public show is on Saturday, June 20, 2026! This event aims to unite firearms...
Gardner v. Maryland | The Case the Supreme Court Dodged

Gardner v. Maryland | The Case the Supreme Court Dodged

by Attorney Sean Maloney | May 6, 2026 | Courts & Legal, Concealed Carry, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General

The Supreme Court is currently in the midst of releasing, or is poised to release, a series of decisions that will directly shape the future of the Second Amendment and the practical scope of the right to keep and bear arms. Rulings on the shadow docket, in the orders...
The Rise of 12 Gauge Mini Shells​

The Rise of 12 Gauge Mini Shells

by Second Call Defense | Apr 21, 2026 | CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense

When Less is More – Shorter Shells, More Rounds. But Are Mini Shells Right for Home Defense? Shotguns have long been valued for their versatility, power, and reliability. For over a century, the standard 2¾-inch, 12-gauge shell has dominated the landscape, with 3-inch...
Self Defense Shot Placement: The Thin Line Between Life and Death

Self Defense Shot Placement: The Thin Line Between Life and Death

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Mar 25, 2026 | Self Defense, Beginners 101, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage

Drawing on decades of experience training thousands of men, women, and teenagers in the safe, competent use of firearms and developing high-stress exercises that replicate the psychological and physiological chaos of real-world violence, I’ve learned one inescapable...
The 40 S&W for Self Defense​: A Cartridge That Refuses to Fade

The 40 S&W for Self Defense: A Cartridge That Refuses to Fade

by Second Call Defense | Mar 25, 2026 | Guns & Gear, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General

Few handgun cartridges have had a rise – and a perceived fall – as dramatic as the .40 S&W. Once the dominant law enforcement round in the United States, it has since ceded ground to 9mm in many agencies. Yet despite shifting trends, the .40 S&W continues to...
Mayor LaGrand’s Epic Fail: Defensive Gun Use Data Destroys the Narrative

Mayor LaGrand’s Epic Fail: Defensive Gun Use Data Destroys the Narrative

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Mar 17, 2026 | Featured Stories, Concealed Carry, Facts & Fiction, Self Defense

This Article was written by Sean Maloney, a defense attorney for Second Call Defense. It was first published on Ammoland, in February, 2026. Just when you thought you’d heard it all: warning—reading the teachings of Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand, who just delivered...
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