Increasing bail amounts put you at greater risk after a self defense shooting

According to a recent report from the Justice Policy Institute, bail amounts are rising. And without the financial means to pay bail, you could be held in jail awaiting trial and face greater odds of conviction following a self defense shooting.

From the report ...

Use "4-square breathing" to calm down after a shooting

Surviving a life-or-death encounter is the most intense emotional experience you will ever have. The physical effects are well documented.

Your body will release a massive dose of adrenaline to give you the strength to fight and survive. But like any chemical, it also has negative side effects, including time distortion, tunnel vision, hearing loss, and emotional detachment.

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Firearm instructors train to become Certified Recruiters

Since we first got the idea to create Second Call Defense, we knew firearm instructors, especially those teaching CCW classes, would be a vital part of our organization.

So we've been inviting instructors to attend training sessions around Ohio for a couple months now. The response has been amazing.

5 Things to Do After a Shooting

What you say or do after a self defense shooting can mean the different between freedom and imprisonment.

Here is Massad Ayoob explaining what he teaches his students to do immediately after defending their life with a firearm.

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