by Attorney Sean Maloney | Oct 15, 2023 | Beginners 101, Facts & Fiction, Gun Safety & Storage, Home Protection, Lethal Force, Self Defense, Training, Videos
Rob Pincus attacks the myth that if you switch to weak-hand shooting you will be safer than if you keep the gun in your strong hand. Rob explains the assorted misconceptions and misunderstandings that go along with the idea of switching hands, and demonstrates why...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Oct 6, 2023 | Featured Stories, Facts & Fiction, General, Home Protection, Self Defense
There has been a significant increase in the number of women purchasing firearms, with nearly half of all new U.S. gun buyers since the start of 2019 being women. Preliminary results from the 2021 National Firearms Survey reveal that approximately 3.5 million women in...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Oct 4, 2023 | Beginners 101, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Gun Safety & Storage, Self Defense, True Stories
If you watch TV and movies, you might think that it’s a good idea to brandish a weapon to back someone off, or shoot someone in the arm or leg, or maybe fire a warning shot. But many legal experts advise that these actions can get you into serious legal trouble. Learn...
by Second Call Defense | Aug 18, 2023 | Beginners 101, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Lethal Force, Self Defense, Training
You can legally defend yourself with a gun if the situation includes these 3 elements While specific laws vary, it is generally accepted in every state in the U.S. that you have a right to defend yourself with lethal force. Whether you exercise this right legally is...
by Second Call Defense | Aug 18, 2023 | Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Home Protection, Self Defense
There are many myths about the aftermath of a self defense incident, especially when it comes to insurance, financial consequences, and law. Here are five of the most common misunderstandings that could prove devastating. 1. Homeowners Policies One of the most...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Aug 13, 2023 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Self Defense
Why brandishing, shooting to wound, and warning shots are BAD ideas For every bit of good advice out there about self defense, there are at least 10 pieces of bad advice. Some of the very worst advice is about how to avoid the legal fallout of self defense by using a...
