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Semiautomatics for Self-Defense

Semiautomatics for Self-Defense

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...
Budget Guide for Gun Owners: A Must Have Item that Most Owners are Missing

Budget Guide for Gun Owners: A Must Have Item that Most Owners are Missing

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...
Recommended Types of Ammo to Minimize Drywall Penetration

Recommended Types of Ammo to Minimize Drywall Penetration

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...
Conceal Carry Tips for Summer

Conceal Carry Tips for Summer

by Second Call Defense | Jul 17, 2024 | Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense

Summer is here and with warmer weather comes lighter, cooler clothing that can create unique challenges for concealed carry. Lighter, cooler clothing makes it easier for a pistol to print underneath a t-shirt or tank top, and if you carry outside the waistband, the...
The Advantages of Striker-Fired Pistols – Part 1

The Advantages of Striker-Fired Pistols – Part 1

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Nov 2, 2023 | Beginners 101, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense, Training, Videos

In this video, we discuss The Advantages of Striker-Fired Pistols. There are several variations on the defensive handgun, from single-action to double-action, short trigger to long trigger, and hammer vs. modern striker-fired guns. If you want a gun that is easy to...
What’s Better for Home-Defense: Rifle or Handgun?

What’s Better for Home-Defense: Rifle or Handgun?

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Oct 1, 2023 | Beginners 101, Gun Safety & Storage, Guns & Gear, Home Protection, Lethal Force, Self Defense, Training, Videos

Should you use a rifle or handgun for home-defense? PDN Contributor and Owner of Bearco Training in Covington, Louisiana, Barret Kendrick explains why it’s best to keep, train and practice with both a handgun and a rifle or shotgun. Rifle for Home Defense Barret is...
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