by Prism | Nov 20, 2025 | Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage, Home Protection
With the holidays approaching, many families will be welcoming multiple generations under one roof. And as every parent knows, curious kids have a knack for finding their way into rooms, closets, and places they probably shouldn’t—but kids will be kids. For gun-owning... 
by Second Call Defense | Nov 6, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage, Self Defense
The Problem With Warning Shots Introduction Warning shots are common in movies, TV shows and a talking point for non-gun owners and even some gun owners who want to avoid taking a life while still making a point. On paper, it sounds reasonable: Fire a round in the air... 
by Second Call Defense | Oct 29, 2025 | Beginners 101, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage, Guns & Gear
A “truck gun” (aka trunk gun, truck rifle, riding shotgun, etc.) is simply a long gun — usually a compact rifle, carbine, AR pistol, or shotgun — that someone stores in their vehicle for situations where a handgun might not be the best defensive tool. Those of a... 
by Second Call Defense | Feb 6, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
We who have chosen to defend ourselves with firearms generally know more about “gun stuff” than those not in the community of lawful gun owners. A lesser-known topic, even among those “in the know” is the role of frangible ammunition. It is not widely available in... 
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 | Jan 7, 2025 | CCW Tips, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts
Awards season is upon us: Golden Globes, Oscars, and more. Hollywood makes some great movies and TV shows. But they don’t always get the details right, especially when it comes to guns. Bad guys fly backwards across the room when they’re shot. Guns never... 