by Second Call Defense | Jan 16, 2025 | Gun Safety & Storage, Beginners 101, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense, Training
We in the self-defense community spend a lot of time and money preparing for an unexpected, potentially deadly encounter. We emphasize training with our firearms, gear, and learning martial arts. However, we typically overlook our medical readiness. While training,...
by Second Call Defense | Dec 23, 2024 | Featured Stories, Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Facts & Fiction, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Gun ownership is an investment of both time and money. Like any investment, it’s wise to protect it to ensure you can realize a return on it. Diversification is an effective way to reduce the risk of your investment portfolio, and we can apply the same concept to your...
by Second Call Defense | Dec 17, 2024 | Home Protection, Beginners 101, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Tens of millions of Americans own a firearm for home defense. That sense of security comes with a high level of responsibility. In the event of a situation that warrants the use of a firearm, every shot matters—not only to stop the threat but for ensuring the safety...
by Second Call Defense | Dec 9, 2024 | CCW Tips, Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, General, True Stories
This is a developing story and we will provide updates as they become available. UPDATE 12/09/2024. A Manhattan jury has found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally Negligent Homicide and has been acquitted of criminal charges stemming from the death of Jordan Neely...
by Second Call Defense | Dec 5, 2024 | Training, 911 Calls, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
This article was contributed by James C., a Colorado resident, on behalf of Second Call Defense I had the opportunity to take the FASTER Level 1 course this summer, opening my eyes to how some schools are taking the threat of an active shooter scenario seriously and...
by Second Call Defense | Nov 5, 2024 | CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General
As we age, our self-defense needs evolve, and CCW options must adapt to those changes. Although we can defer the effects of natural aging with diet, exercise, and preventative healthcare, it is impossible to stave off Father Time forever. Getting older often results...
