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 | 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...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 9, 2026 | Concealed Carry, Beginners 101, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
In case you haven’t noticed, a flood of double-stack 1911 pattern pistols have hit the market over the past 18-24 months, and increasingly they are being marketed to the concealed carrier. The platform has since grown from a single manufacturer to at least 15 today,...
by Second Call Defense | Jan 15, 2026 | Guns & Gear, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Home Protection, Self Defense
When it comes to defensive handgun cartridges, few debates are as enduring, or as passionate, as .45 ACP vs. 10mm Auto. Both rounds have proven track records, loyal followings, and strong arguments in their favor. But for armed citizens and professionals alike, the...
by Second Call Defense | Dec 31, 2025 | Guns & Gear, Beginners 101, Featured Stories, Self Defense
Starting January 1, 2026, the long-standing $200 National Firearms Act (NFA) tax stamp on suppressors (also called silencers) – as well as on short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and “Any Other Weapons” (AOWs) – has been eliminated, dropping...
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...
