by Second Call Defense | Jan 8, 2026 | Featured Stories, Home Protection, Self Defense
Self-Defense Stories: Fort Smith Man Defends Family From Intruder December 23, 2025 A Fort Smith man shot and killed an intruder Sunday night while trying to protect his girlfriend and three children during a frightening attempted break-in. Police say the intruder... 
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 | Dec 15, 2025 | Beginners 101, Featured Stories, General, Membership Benefits, Self Defense
100% Success Defending Our Members Whether you are gearing up for hunting season, practicing at the range, or keeping a firearm secured for home defense, carrying a weapon comes with inherent risks. We are passionate about the shooting sports and self-protection, but... 
by Second Call Defense | Dec 10, 2025 | Beginners 101, Concealed Carry, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in a slow-moving line at the post office with arms full of packages for friends and family, you’ve probably had plenty of time to look around, read every poster on the wall, and wonder how many people in front of you forgot to... 
by Second Call Defense | Nov 6, 2025 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage, Self Defense
The Problem With Warning Shots Introduction Warning shots are common in movies, TV shows and a talking point for non-gun owners and even some gun owners who want to avoid taking a life while still making a point. On paper, it sounds reasonable: Fire a round in the air... 
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Oct 22, 2025 | Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
This article by Second Call Defense Co-Founder and criminal defense attorney Sean Maloney was first published on Ammoland.com. How California Keeps Missing the 2nd Amendment Express California’s recent surge in gun control legislation, especially California AB 1127,... 