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 26, 2026 | Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, General
This article first appeared on AmmoLand The Second Amendment is not a suggestion, not a privilege, and not a right that evaporates when lawmakers grow uncomfortable with armed citizens. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear Wolford v. Lopez, No. 24-1046, this case is... 
by Second Call Defense | Jan 26, 2026 | Featured Stories, Self Defense
When you choose to arm yourself to protect life and liberty, you’re making a solemn choice: to act if threatened, and to stand strong in the aftermath. But too often, the legal consequences of acting in self-defense become more frightening than the threat itself. We... 
by Second Call Defense | Jan 26, 2026 | Featured Stories, General, Home Protection, Self Defense
January 26, 2025 A deadly home invasion in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Thursday morning underscores the frightening reality that violent threats can escalate quickly, and the critical role self-defense can play when escape is no longer an option. According to the... 
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... 