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Boulder Terror Attack Proves Armed Citizens Are Our 1st Line of Defense

Boulder Terror Attack Proves Armed Citizens Are Our 1st Line of Defense

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Jun 17, 2025 | Featured Stories, Concealed Carry, General, Lethal Force

This article first appeared on AmmoLand. The recent terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, where twelve innocent people were injured, is a tragic reminder that evil does not wait and it rarely arrives with warning. According to the FBI, the attacker, Mohamed Sabry...
Tips for Avoiding the Perils and Pitfalls of Calling 911 After a Self-Defense Incident

Tips for Avoiding the Perils and Pitfalls of Calling 911 After a Self-Defense Incident

by Second Call Defense | Feb 13, 2025 | 911 Calls, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, Lethal Force, Podcasts, Training

If you’re ever involved in a self-defense shooting, you will need to call 911 for assistance. But while making a call sounds simple, it can actually lead to serious legal trouble if you do it the wrong way. Dean Rieck, Executive Director of Buckeye Firearms...
Understanding Lethal Force and the Law

Understanding Lethal Force and the Law

by Second Call Defense | Dec 19, 2024 | CCW Tips, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Lethal Force, Podcasts, Self Defense

Knowing when you can and can’t use lethal force in self-defense can mean the difference between freedom and prison time. Discover the definition of lethal force and what the law says about when you can use it. Plus learn about grave bodily injury, the reasonable...
Civil Liability and Self-Defense – It’s Not Over Until It’s Over

Civil Liability and Self-Defense – It’s Not Over Until It’s Over

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Dec 27, 2023 | Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, Home Protection, Lethal Force, Membership Benefits, Self Defense

Taking self-defense seriously means also taking the legal ramifications seriously as well. Beyond criminal liability, it’s crucial to grasp civil liability—know what it entails, anticipate potential outcomes, and safeguard yourself legally. Civil liability involves...
A Self-Defense Story: Deadly Encounter at the Pizzeria

A Self-Defense Story: Deadly Encounter at the Pizzeria

by Second Call Defense | Nov 29, 2023 | Featured Stories, Lethal Force, Self Defense, True Stories

This is a first-hand account of a self-defense incident experienced by a Second Call Defense member. The names have been changed to preserve anonymity. It was closing time at the pizzeria. At 11:00 PM, things had finally slowed down on a busy Sunday evening, made even...
The Myth of Weak-Hand Shooting

The Myth of Weak-Hand Shooting

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Oct 15, 2023 | Beginners 101, Facts & Fiction, Gun Safety & Storage, Home Protection, Lethal Force, Self Defense, Training, Videos

Rob Pincus attacks the myth that if you switch to weak-hand shooting you will be safer than if you keep the gun in your strong hand. Rob explains the assorted misconceptions and misunderstandings that go along with the idea of switching hands, and demonstrates why...
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