by Second Call Defense | Apr 2, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
In a self-defense situation, identifying your target(s) is non-negotiable. A split-second decision may be the difference between stopping a threat(s) and making a tragic mistake. That’s why weapon-mounted lights (WMLs) and handheld tactical lights are valuable tools...
by Second Call Defense | Mar 19, 2025 | Beginners 101, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear
The Evolution of Pistol Sights: From Irons to Electronic Red Dot Sights The evolution of pistol sights rapidly accelerated over the past 10 years, as an increasing number of shooters have transitioned from traditional iron sights to having an electronic red dot sight...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 26, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General
Seeing flashing blue and red police lights in your rearview mirror is never pleasant. Even for most law-abiding citizens, a traffic stop can be stressful. It can be even more stressful if you carry a firearm for self-defense. Should you inform the officer? How do you...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 14, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Since its introduction in 1990, the 5.7x28mm (“5.7mm” or “5.7”) cartridge has sparked debate, with supporters praising its high velocity, low recoil and potential armor penetrating capabilities, while critics question it’s stopping power and high ammunition costs....
by Second Call Defense | Jan 23, 2025 | Featured Stories, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Self Defense, True Stories
CLICK HERE For the Latest Daniel Penny Updates (10/22025) The term “Daniel Penny Effect” emerged as following the 2023 incident involving Daniel Penny, a former U.S. Marine, and Jordan Neely, a homeless man suffering from untreated mental illness, on a New...
by Second Call Defense | Sep 12, 2024 | Concealed Carry, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Membership Benefits, Self Defense
The Best Protection for Active, Retired, and Former Law Enforcement Officers If you are an active, retired, or former law enforcement officer who meets the requirements for the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), also know as HR218, know that all Second Call...
