by Second Call Defense | Mar 27, 2024 | Courts & Legal, Concealed Carry, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, Self Defense
For centuries, churches have stood as bastions of faith, places of refuge, and centers for communal gathering. Yet, intertwined with their sacred purpose is a vulnerability that has made them targets throughout history. From acts of terrorism to hate-fueled attacks,...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 26, 2024 | Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, Self Defense
The latest gun control bill introduced to the Colorado legislature; House Bill 24-1310 (HB24-1310) takes aim at school safety. It may come as a surprise that a bill named “School Safety Measures” would make Colorado schools more vulnerable to active shooters. In a...
by Second Call Defense | Feb 1, 2024 | Featured Stories, Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Gun Safety & Storage, Self Defense
When people envision a self-defense incident involving a firearm, they typically think of shots fired. You might be surprised that the majority of incidents of defensive gun use never result in the discharge of a firearm. In a comprehensive survey of 54,000 adults,...
by Second Call Defense | Jan 24, 2024 | Featured Stories, 911 Calls, Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Home Protection, Self Defense
Calling 911 for help is a high-stakes event and how you handle it can make the difference between being charged with a crime or facing the expense and emotional trauma of a civil suit. Calling 911 when in trouble is a natural response, we are all trained to do it in...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Dec 27, 2023 | Courts & Legal, Featured Stories, Home Protection, Lethal Force, Membership Benefits, Self Defense
Taking self-defense seriously means also taking the legal ramifications seriously as well. Beyond criminal liability, it’s crucial to grasp civil liability—know what it entails, anticipate potential outcomes, and safeguard yourself legally. Civil liability involves...
by Second Call Defense | Dec 8, 2023 | True Stories, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Membership Benefits, Self Defense
This is a first-hand account of a self-defense liability insurance incident experienced by a Second Call Defense member. The names have been changed to preserve anonymity. It was a chilly January evening when I finished work around 8:00 PM. I promised my girlfriend...
