by Second Call Defense | Apr 28, 2025 | Beginners 101, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Home Protection, Self Defense
No one wants to face a home defense scenario. Your heart will race, your mind will race and decision making becomes difficult. One thing often overlooked in that chaos is the impact of firing a gun indoors. The deafening report of each shot can damage your hearing and...
by Second Call Defense | Apr 2, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
In a self-defense situation, identifying your target(s) is non-negotiable. A split-second decision may be the difference between stopping a threat(s) and making a tragic mistake. That’s why weapon-mounted lights (WMLs) and handheld tactical lights are valuable tools...
by Second Call Defense | Mar 19, 2025 | Beginners 101, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear
The Evolution of Pistol Sights: From Irons to Electronic Red Dot Sights The evolution of pistol sights rapidly accelerated over the past 10 years, as an increasing number of shooters have transitioned from traditional iron sights to having an electronic red dot sight...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 14, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Since its introduction in 1990, the 5.7x28mm (“5.7mm” or “5.7”) cartridge has sparked debate, with supporters praising its high velocity, low recoil and potential armor penetrating capabilities, while critics question it’s stopping power and high ammunition costs....
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 30, 2025 | Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
Semiautomatic firearms are popular choices for self-defense in the U.S, due to their reliability, ease of use, and wide range of calibers and long gun and handgun options. Self-defense situations demand speed and reliability, qualities that semi-automatic firearms...
