by Second Call Defense | Aug 8, 2024 | Facts & Fiction, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Home Protection, Self Defense
If you had any doubts about whether new gun ownership is waning in the United States, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that since the 2020 election, 22.3 million Americans decided to purchase a firearm for the first time. That is a staggering...
by Second Call Defense | Jul 30, 2024 | Concealed Carry, Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General
Chances are good that if you ask five people what is the best handgun caliber for a carry pistol, you are going to get five different answers. In this article, we aim to shoot down the hype, cut through the bias and cover the pros and cons of the most popular handgun...
by Second Call Defense | Jul 26, 2024 | CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts
No one likes to get pulled over by police, especially when you’re carrying a firearm. But there are ways to reduce the stress and deal with police so your day doesn’t get ruined. Dean Rieck, Executive Director of Buckeye Firearms Association, and Defense...
by Second Call Defense | Jul 23, 2024 | Concealed Carry, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage, Self Defense
According to the FBI, a gun is stolen from a car every nine minutes in the United States, on average. In 2022, nearly 112,000 guns were reported stolen in the 337 small to large-sized cities that reported data to the FBI, and 51 percent of those guns were reported...
by Second Call Defense | Jul 17, 2024 | Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Summer is here and with warmer weather comes lighter, cooler clothing that can create unique challenges for concealed carry. Lighter, cooler clothing makes it easier for a pistol to print underneath a t-shirt or tank top, and if you carry outside the waistband, the...
by Second Call Defense | May 20, 2024 | Membership Benefits, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
What happens if your CCW insurance provider sues you? Carrying a concealed firearm for self-defense comes with a significant amount of responsibility. Not only in handling the firearm but also in understanding the legal ramifications of its use. Whether you carry...