A Cautionary Tale About Choosing the Right Self-Defense Legal Protection

In a stunning decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court has reversed and vacated the murder conviction of Kayla Giles, a woman who fatally shot her estranged husband in a Walmart parking lot in 2018. The court’s ruling opens the door for a new trial, citing critical legal errors during the original proceedings. But while the legal tides may be turning in Giles’ favor, her story also serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of choosing the right self-defense legal protection—before your life and liberty are on the line.

Before her arrest, Giles had purchased a policy through the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), often referred to as “CCW insurance.” However, the coverage fell short when she needed it most. While USCCA initially paid a $50,000 retainer to secure her legal representation, they dropped her case entirely before her trial even began—leaving her to fund her own defense against a murder charge that could carry a life sentence.

In stark contrast, Second Call Defense offers a fundamentally different approach to protecting responsibly armed citizens. Our members receive unlimited legal defense funding through the trial—not capped, not conditional. And if a member is ever convicted, we don’t turn our backs. Second Call Defense does not claw back legal defense funds from our members. That’s not just a policy—it’s a principle. Our goal is to provide complete peace of mind in the moment you need it most.

The difference matters. Second Call Defense has never lost a self-defense case for a member and we offer immediate cash upfront for bail and attorneys with nothing to repay, ever.

Kayla Giles’ story is a tragic and complex one. Whether or not she acted in lawful self-defense will be reconsidered in a new trial, but her experience underscores the high stakes involved in armed self-defense—and the devastating consequences of inadequate legal protection.

If you carry for self-defense, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to be truly protected. Don’t settle for limited coverage, surprise drop-offs, or after-the-fact disclaimers.

Choose Second Call Defense. The only self-defense legal protection program with a perfect record—and a promise to stand with you no matter what. We Got Your Back.