Self Defense News

Written by Second Call Defense Attorney Sean Maloney This year has been a dangerous time for all of us. From civil unrest, cancel culture attacking law enforcement, a sharp increase…

This year more than ever we need Halloween’s return to normalcy. At Second Call Defense we understand our members' dedication to protecting their families and offer these tips to keep…

Second Call Defense now defends our Members for the use of “Any Legal Weapon in Self-Defense,” and because our goal is to provide the most comprehensive coverage anywhere, Second Call…

Second Call Defense Member Shoots 2 Armed Robbers We received an emergency call recently by a member who was forced to defend himself. An attorney immediately took the call and…

Don't Make a Stupid "Heat of the Moment" Mistake By now you should know that when it comes to armed self defense, it's usually not the shooting itself that trips…

Call 911 with a Singular Purpose As we discussed in a recent post, the authorities can use an "excited utterance" as evidence against you. And that applies not just to…

Beware the “Excited Utterance” One of the most important concepts to understand in the laws of evidence is what legal experts refer to as the “excited utterance.” An excited utterance…

The 5 Stages of Violent Crime Most people see violence as a random event. But actually, violent acts, and crimes in general, follow a fairly regular process. Since the ultimate…

Avoid Confrontation When Possible In The Art of War, Sun Tzu observed, "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." That's not only good advice for…