by Second Call Defense | Aug 7, 2025 | Home Protection, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
Imagine waking at zero-dark-thirty to the sound of breaking glass. You grab your handgun and flashlight and move to investigate. (We don’t recommend looking for trouble, if you hear a bump in the night it’s better to arm yourself, call 911, and wait for the police to... 
by Second Call Defense | Jul 30, 2025 | Home Protection, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
Your home is your sanctuary but, unfortunately, it’s also a potential target. Whether it’s a burglar looking to steal your assets, or a home invader with violent intent, or a criminal who chose the wrong house at the wrong time. Being unprepared for these... 
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 | Jan 9, 2025 | Home Protection, Beginners 101, Featured Stories, Self Defense
The firearm community continuously debates what is best for self-defense – handgun, rifle or shotgun. One increasingly popular option is the Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC), often chambered in 9mm. PCC’s combine compactness and ease of handling a handgun with the... 
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 | Aug 8, 2024 | Facts & Fiction, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Home Protection, Self Defense
If you had any doubts about whether new gun ownership is waning in the United States, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that since the 2020 election, 22.3 million Americans decided to purchase a firearm for the first time. That is a staggering... 