by Second Call Defense | Feb 26, 2026 | Concealed Carry, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Old-School Reliability vs. Modern Firepower Revolvers appeal to users who value simplicity, mechanical reliability, and straightforward operation. For some who carry concealed, especially those who prioritize ease of use under stress, minimal maintenance, or have...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 17, 2026 | True Stories, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
A San Francisco jury has fully acquitted Irie Benson, 48, of all charges stemming from a 2024 shooting, concluding that he acted in lawful self-defense to protect himself and his elderly uncle from a knife-wielding attacker. Jurors deliberated for less than two hours...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 9, 2026 | Courts & Legal, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Self Defense, True Stories
Concealed carrier delivers swift justice when Chicago thugs allegedly approach him — and one pulls gun, demands his property A late-night encounter in Chicago’s Cragin neighborhood escalated into gunfire early Tuesday morning, highlighting once again the realities of...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 9, 2026 | Concealed Carry, Beginners 101, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
In case you haven’t noticed, a flood of double-stack 1911 pattern pistols have hit the market over the past 18-24 months, and increasingly they are being marketed to the concealed carrier. The platform has since grown from a single manufacturer to at least 15 today,...
by Second Call Defense | Jan 15, 2026 | Guns & Gear, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Home Protection, Self Defense
When it comes to defensive handgun cartridges, few debates are as enduring, or as passionate, as .45 ACP vs. 10mm Auto. Both rounds have proven track records, loyal followings, and strong arguments in their favor. But for armed citizens and professionals alike, the...
by Second Call Defense | Jan 9, 2026 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts, Videos
Getting pulled over is stressful. Getting pulled over while legally carrying a firearm can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know exactly what to say or do. In this episode of The Loaded Question: The Second Call Defense Podcast, defense attorney and SCD...
