by Attorney Sean Maloney | Feb 28, 2017 | Self Defense
A Second Look at Defensive Choices by Keith Coniglio In the not too distant past, “The Mugger” was the concealed carrier’s threat model — the boogeyman we had in mind as we honed our shooting skills and researched the best defensive handgun. We...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Feb 23, 2017 | Self Defense
Judging Gun Owners by Keith Coniglio As I opined in an earlier piece, there is no such thing as “the gun owner.” We’re a varied lot with differing opinions, motivations, and attitudes towards guns and our Second Amendment. But we have one unifying...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Feb 21, 2017 | Self Defense
The Criminal Interview in Real Life by Drew Beatty After reading an excellent and informative blog post about how criminals use questions to set up an attack by Second Call Defense contributor Greg Ellifritz, I was reminded of an “interview” incident I...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Feb 16, 2017 | Self Defense
Which Holster Retention Level is Best for You? by Drew Beatty To safely carry a pistol, whether open or concealed, you need a proper holster. There are numerous holster manufacturers selling nearly limitless styles and designs. One important key to having a proper...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Feb 9, 2017 | Self Defense
4 Hard Truths of Defensive Shooting by Keith Coniglio “Defensive gun use.” It’s a pretty dry, almost clinical phrase, but with heavy connotations. While there are many reasons to own a gun, those of us who carry them do so as insurance against...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Feb 7, 2017 | Self Defense
The Lethal Force Triad: Ability, Opportunity and Jeopardy by Drew Beatty Use of deadly force is determined to be justifiable or not in the eyes of the courts and/or a jury. Of the many factors that come into play regarding use of force, the determination whether the...
