by Second Call Defense | Feb 27, 2026 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts, Training, Videos
In this episode of the Second Call Defense Podcast: The Loaded Question, defense attorney and firearms law veteran Sean Maloney breaks down exactly how to legally travel with a firearm—and how one small mistake at the airport can turn into a five-figure federal... 
by Second Call Defense | Feb 13, 2025 | 911 Calls, CCW Tips, Featured Stories, Lethal Force, Podcasts, Training
If you’re ever involved in a self-defense shooting, you will need to call 911 for assistance. But while making a call sounds simple, it can actually lead to serious legal trouble if you do it the wrong way. Dean Rieck, Executive Director of Buckeye Firearms... by Second Call Defense | Jan 16, 2025 | Gun Safety & Storage, Beginners 101, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense, Training
We in the self-defense community spend a lot of time and money preparing for an unexpected, potentially deadly encounter. We emphasize training with our firearms, gear, and learning martial arts. However, we typically overlook our medical readiness. While training,... by Second Call Defense | Dec 5, 2024 | Training, 911 Calls, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
This article was contributed by James C., a Colorado resident, on behalf of Second Call Defense I had the opportunity to take the FASTER Level 1 course this summer, opening my eyes to how some schools are taking the threat of an active shooter scenario seriously and... by Second Call Defense | Aug 29, 2024 | Beginners 101, CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, Gun Safety & Storage, Podcasts, Training
Going on vacation? Traveling with guns to another state? Here’s how to plan your road trip and stay out of legal trouble when you’re carrying a firearm. Dean Rieck, Executive Director of Buckeye Firearms Association, and Defense Attorney and Co-Founder of... by Attorney Sean Maloney | Nov 2, 2023 | Beginners 101, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense, Training, Videos
In this video, we discuss The Advantages of Striker-Fired Pistols. There are several variations on the defensive handgun, from single-action to double-action, short trigger to long trigger, and hammer vs. modern striker-fired guns. If you want a gun that is easy to... 