by Second Call Defense | Jun 18, 2026 | Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear
When the backcountry gets dangerous, your sidearm may be the last line of defense. Summer draws people into the wilderness in waves — sportsmen and hikers, backpackers and off-roaders, trail runners and those who simply walk among trees to breathe. For anyone with an... by Attorney Sean Maloney | May 20, 2026 | Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear
In the recently published decision of United States v. Alsenat (2026), the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction involving Machine Gun Conversion Devices (MCDs), specifically “Glock switches,” by categorizing them as “unprotected... by Attorney Sean Maloney | May 20, 2026 | Beginners 101, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, True Stories
By Sean Maloney, Attorney and Second Call Defense Advocate | Member Alert A real incident involving a Second Call Defense member reveals a terrifying new scam targeting families of the arrested — and why having an advocate in your corner makes all the difference in... 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... 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 | Dec 10, 2025 | Beginners 101, Concealed Carry, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in a slow-moving line at the post office with arms full of packages for friends and family, you’ve probably had plenty of time to look around, read every poster on the wall, and wonder how many people in front of you forgot to... 