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Home Invasion in Gulfport Highlights Realities of Self-Defense and Personal Safety

Home Invasion in Gulfport Highlights Realities of Self-Defense and Personal Safety

by Second Call Defense | Jan 26, 2026 | Featured Stories, General, Home Protection, Self Defense

January 26, 2025 A deadly home invasion in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Thursday morning underscores the frightening reality that violent threats can escalate quickly, and the critical role self-defense can play when escape is no longer an option.  According to the...
.45 ACP vs. 10mm Auto: A Practical Comparison for Defensive Shooters

.45 ACP vs. 10mm Auto: A Practical Comparison for Defensive Shooters

by Second Call Defense | Jan 15, 2026 | Guns & Gear, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Home Protection, Self Defense

When it comes to defensive handgun cartridges, few debates are as enduring, or as passionate, as .45 ACP vs. 10mm Auto. Both rounds have proven track records, loyal followings, and strong arguments in their favor. But for armed citizens and professionals alike, the...
Self-Defense Stories: Family Man Fights Back Against Intruder

Self-Defense Stories: Family Man Fights Back Against Intruder

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...
The $200 Suppressor Tax is Gone… Happy New Year

The $200 Suppressor Tax is Gone… Happy New Year

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...
Self-Defense & Accidental Shooting Coverage for Firearm Owners Explained

Self-Defense & Accidental Shooting Coverage for Firearm Owners Explained

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...
The Post Office Gun Ban – Explained Like You’re Mailing Holiday Gifts

The Post Office Gun Ban – Explained Like You’re Mailing Holiday Gifts

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...
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