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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...
8 More Things Hollywood Gets Wrong About Guns

8 More Things Hollywood Gets Wrong About Guns

by Second Call Defense | Jan 7, 2025 | CCW Tips, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts

Awards season is upon us: Golden Globes, Oscars, and more. Hollywood makes some great movies and TV shows. But they don’t always get the details right, especially when it comes to guns. Bad guys fly backwards across the room when they’re shot. Guns never...
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...
8 Things Hollywood Gets Wrong About Guns

8 Things Hollywood Gets Wrong About Guns

by Second Call Defense | Sep 19, 2024 | CCW Tips, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts

Hollywood makes some great movies and TV shows. But they don’t always get the details right, especially when it comes to guns. Bad guys fly backwards across the room when they’re shot. Guns never seem to run out of ammo. And fingers are on triggers all the...
Smart Tips for Traveling with Guns in Your Car

Smart Tips for Traveling with Guns in Your Car

by Second Call Defense | Aug 29, 2024 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts, Training

Going on vacation? Traveling with guns to another state? Here’s how to plan your road trip and stay out of legal trouble when you’re carrying a firearm. Dean Rieck, Executive Director of Buckeye Firearms Association, and Defense Attorney and Co-Founder of...
How to Handle a Traffic Stop While Armed and Effectively Deal with Police

How to Handle a Traffic Stop While Armed and Effectively Deal with Police

by Second Call Defense | Jul 26, 2024 | CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts

No one likes to get pulled over by police, especially when you’re carrying a firearm. But there are ways to reduce the stress and deal with police so your day doesn’t get ruined. Dean Rieck, Executive Director of Buckeye Firearms Association, and Defense...
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