by Second Call Defense | Sep 4, 2026 | Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
This post explains a question that comes up often after recent pistol brace litigation. It’s for general informational purposes only and isn’t legal advice — if you’re planning a build, consult a firearms attorney or NFA specialist before you touch a... by Attorney Sean Maloney | Jul 29, 2026 | Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
The gun rights movement just got a win that’s bigger than most people realize. The Supreme Court’s decision in Wolford v. Lopez represents a structural pivot in Second Amendment jurisprudence that extends far beyond the municipal boundaries of the State of Hawaii.... by Attorney Sean Maloney | Jul 20, 2026 | Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
We’ve all seen the headlines. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announce a new proposed rule change. Under hostile administrations, these rules threaten to turn millions of law-abiding citizens into felons overnight. Under pro-Second... by Second Call Defense | Jul 15, 2026 | Featured Stories, General, Home Protection, Self Defense, True Stories
Alone in a bedroom while armed men terrorized her family in the living room, Ansley Pacheco made a split-second decision that changed everything. What Happened It was supposed to be an ordinary evening. Ansley Pacheco, 26, her husband Daniel, their 7-year-old son, and... by Second Call Defense | Jul 9, 2026 | General, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Guns & Gear, Home Protection
Every responsible shooter knows the drill at the range: eyes on, ears on, before a single round goes downrange. It’s second nature (or should be!). But ask most shooters about their home defense plan, and hearing protection rarely makes the list. The reasoning... by Attorney Sean Maloney | Jul 1, 2026 | Featured Stories, Courts & Legal, General
This Article was written by Sean Maloney, a defense attorney for Second Call Defense. It was first published on Ammoland, in June, 2026. The predictable political reaction to any expansion or defense of constitutional liberty is always the same: when a foundational... 