by Rob Morse
You signed up for your first self-defense class. It is easy to get overwhelmed by all the new ideas. Here is a review of what you'll learn, and what you'll need to unlearn.
Safety
You thought safety was for beginners. Firearms safety is a lifelong skill for both beginners and professionals. We simply hold the professionals to a higher standard of performance.
Preparation
by Trent Marsh
The most difficult decision most people face once they decide to start carrying, is how they are going to do so. Inside-the-waist, outside-the-waist, appendix, back, every carrying style has advantages and disadvantages, and varying levels of comfort. At times, none of these carry methods may be suitable.
by Richard Turnquist
Before I was a concealed carry permit holder, I used to wonder what it took to be able to legally carry a concealed firearm — it can seem daunting to someone just starting out.
Here are a few things to think about as you go on your journey from disarmed citizen to armed self-protector.
by Keith Coniglio
The importance of identifying potential threats and engaging them accurately doesn’t fade when the sun goes down. Just a few simple additions to your defensive pistol can help you see what you might otherwise be missing.
by Trent Marsh
You've met them. You might be one of them. The "caliber shamers" are not only unproductive, but they can unknowingly promote dangerous behavior.
by Michelle Courtney
The most basic duty of a parent is to care for and protect her children. I live with this reality every day as the mother of 3 young children. Caring for them is usually the easy part. It's the protection part that takes a bit more work. Thankfully, the majority of that work is protecting them from their own curiosities, and from each other.
by Drew Beatty
How much redundancy is enough for concealed carriers?
"Two is one, one is none, and three is for me!" This old Navy Seal saying is often repeated in the military community, the preparedness community, and other circles — because it's true.
by Drew Beatty
To listen to the nightly news, you might think that gun owners are the bad guys, as the media tells only stories of criminals and mass-murderers. The media point to the horrible tragedies of Newtown, Columbine, and Aurora, with their 24/7 endless media coverage and insist that these predators, these criminals, are the standard. They are wrong, and they know it.
by Rob Morse
We make two large mistakes about self-defense. Some of us think guns are good, and some of us think guns are bad. Both viewpoints, as I'll describe them here, are wrong.
There is no place for superstition in self-defense. The people who think guns are bad don't belong to Second Call Defense, so let's talk about our superstitious friends who think guns are good. It sounds silly when I describe our actions in such unflattering terms, but we all know many of these voodoo gun owners.
by Michelle Cerino
Over the years I've attended several courses and read many books and articles about personal safety. Offered here are 7 key aspects to increase your safety, no matter where you are.
1. Awareness
7 Proven Strategies to Survive the Legal Aftermath of Armed Self Defense
