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The Rise of 12 Gauge Mini Shells​

The Rise of 12 Gauge Mini Shells

by Second Call Defense | Apr 21, 2026 | CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense

When Less is More – Shorter Shells, More Rounds. But Are Mini Shells Right for Home Defense? Shotguns have long been valued for their versatility, power, and reliability. For over a century, the standard 2¾-inch, 12-gauge shell has dominated the landscape, with 3-inch...
Explaining Bail in the Myrtle Beach Self-Defense Shooting Case

Explaining Bail in the Myrtle Beach Self-Defense Shooting Case

by Second Call Defense | Apr 8, 2026 | True Stories, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense

Judge Cuts Bond in Myrtle Beach Shooting Case but Imposes Strict Release Conditions A 19-year-old charged in a 2025 Myrtle Beach shooting is seeking immunity under South Carolina’s “stand your ground” law, while also receiving a significantly reduced bond under strict...
Your Right to Remain Silent is a Tactical Necessity in Self-Defense Cases

Your Right to Remain Silent is a Tactical Necessity in Self-Defense Cases

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Apr 8, 2026 | Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense

A USA Today report highlighting the erosion of Miranda protections serves as a stark wake-up call for every law-abiding gun owner. As a criminal defense, civil rights attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, I have spent my career navigating the intersection of...
Self Defense Shot Placement: The Thin Line Between Life and Death

Self Defense Shot Placement: The Thin Line Between Life and Death

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Mar 25, 2026 | Self Defense, Beginners 101, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Gun Safety & Storage

Drawing on decades of experience training thousands of men, women, and teenagers in the safe, competent use of firearms and developing high-stress exercises that replicate the psychological and physiological chaos of real-world violence, I’ve learned one inescapable...
Mayor LaGrand’s Epic Fail: Defensive Gun Use Data Destroys the Narrative

Mayor LaGrand’s Epic Fail: Defensive Gun Use Data Destroys the Narrative

by Attorney Sean Maloney | Mar 17, 2026 | Featured Stories, Concealed Carry, Facts & Fiction, Self Defense

This Article was written by Sean Maloney, a defense attorney for Second Call Defense. It was first published on Ammoland, in February, 2026. Just when you thought you’d heard it all: warning—reading the teachings of Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand, who just delivered...
Deputies Say Georgetown County Shooting Appears to Be Self-Defense

Deputies Say Georgetown County Shooting Appears to Be Self-Defense

by Second Call Defense | Mar 11, 2026 | True Stories, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense

Authorities in Georgetown County are investigating a Tuesday afternoon shooting that deputies say appears to be a case of self-defense. According to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 1:20 p.m. on Greentown Road, between McDonald Road...
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