by Second Call Defense | Apr 8, 2026 | True Stories, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
Judge Cuts Bond in Myrtle Beach Shooting Case but Imposes Strict Release Conditions A 19-year-old charged in a 2025 Myrtle Beach shooting is seeking immunity under South Carolina’s “stand your ground” law, while also receiving a significantly reduced bond under strict...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Apr 8, 2026 | Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
A USA Today report highlighting the erosion of Miranda protections serves as a stark wake-up call for every law-abiding gun owner. As a criminal defense, civil rights attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, I have spent my career navigating the intersection of...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Mar 25, 2026 | Self Defense, Beginners 101, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage
Drawing on decades of experience training thousands of men, women, and teenagers in the safe, competent use of firearms and developing high-stress exercises that replicate the psychological and physiological chaos of real-world violence, I’ve learned one inescapable...
by Second Call Defense | Mar 25, 2026 | Guns & Gear, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General
Few handgun cartridges have had a rise – and a perceived fall – as dramatic as the .40 S&W. Once the dominant law enforcement round in the United States, it has since ceded ground to 9mm in many agencies. Yet despite shifting trends, the .40 S&W continues to...
by Second Call Defense | Mar 11, 2026 | True Stories, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
Authorities in Georgetown County are investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting that deputies say appears to be a case of self-defense. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. on Greentown Road, between McDonald Road...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 26, 2026 | Concealed Carry, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Old-School Reliability vs. Modern Firepower Revolvers appeal to users who value simplicity, mechanical reliability, and straightforward operation. For some who carry concealed, especially those who prioritize ease of use under stress, minimal maintenance, or have...
