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... 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... 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... 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... by Second Call Defense | Mar 11, 2026 | True Stories, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
Authorities in Georgetown County are investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting that deputies say appears to be a case of self-defense. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. on Greentown Road, between McDonald Road... 
by Second Call Defense | Feb 27, 2026 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts, Training, Videos
In this episode of the Second Call Defense Podcast: The Loaded Question, defense attorney and firearms law veteran Sean Maloney breaks down exactly how to legally travel with a firearm—and how one small mistake at the airport can turn into a five-figure federal... 