Second Call Defense Podcast

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 nightmare. With over 30 years of experience in firearms law and Second Amendment advocacy, Sean walks listeners step-by-step through the c...

Getting pulled over is stressful. Getting pulled over while legally carrying a firearm can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know exactly what to say or do. In this episode of The Loaded Question: The Second Call Defense Podcast, defense attorney and SCD co-founder Sean Maloney breaks down how to handle a traffic stop when you’re armed. Drawing from real courtroom experience and a recent pr...

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 and Sean discuss the physical effects of stress, a technique to calm yourself and clear you mind, and the right way to make an emergency call so you can summon help while protecting your r...

Hollywood makes some great movies and TV shows. But they don't always get the details right, especially when it comes to guns. Bad guys fly backwards across the room when they're shot. Guns never seem to run out of ammo. And fingers are on triggers all the time.  Dean and Sean continue their discussion about stuff Hollywood gets wrong on guns to help you handle guns properly, avoid accidents, and...

Knowing when you can and can't use lethal force in self-defense can mean the difference between freedom and prison time. Discover the definition of lethal force and what the law says about when you can use it. Plus learn about grave bodily injury, the reasonable person standard, duty to retreat, and more.

Hollywood makes some great movies and TV shows. But they don't always get the details right, especially when it comes to guns. Bad guys fly backwards across the room when they're shot. Guns never seem to run out of ammo. And fingers are on triggers all the time.  Dean and Sean discuss stuff Hollywood gets wrong on guns to help you handle guns properly, avoid accidents, and stay out of legal troubl...

Going on vacation? Traveling to another state? Here's how to plan your road trip and stay out of legal trouble when you're carrying a firearm. Dean and Sean discuss the best legal references, reciprocity, transporting long guns, keeping guns in hotel rooms, tips for holsters and belts, and how to avoid having guns stolen from your vehicle. Second Call Defense provides immediate up-front self-defen...

No one likes to get pulled over by police, especially when you're carrying a firearm. But there are ways to reduce the stress and deal with police so your day doesn't get ruined. Dean and Sean discuss the right way to prepare yourself and your vehicle to put officers at ease, plus a simple relaxation exercise, why you shouldn't argue on the side of the road, quick ways to present your paperwork, a...

A Delaware County judge has stopped Columbus from enforcing its magazine and gun storage laws. Plus the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the ATF on their definition of bumpstocks as machine guns. And have you joined Second Call Defense yet? Co-founder and firearms Attorney Sean Maloney explains why it may be the difference between going to jail and going free after a self-defense s...

Attorney and firearm expert Sean Maloney from Second Call Defense discusses two high-profile (Remington Settlement & Alec Baldwin) stories and reveals the truth about big money lawsuits and big ego actors. The media is falsely reporting that Remington agreed to a $73 million legal settlement and family members of the cinematographer Alec Baldwin shot and killed have filed a lawsuit, even thoug...

What types of crimes will get you into trouble when you are outside your home? What about interactions with police at a traffic stop? Do you have a duty to disclose you are armed? Sean Maloney discusses some tips when carrying outside your home. Second Call Defense provides immediate up-front self-defense legal protection with nothing out of pocket, nothing to repay ever.  The most comprehensive S...

Learn about self-defense and how defending your life may land you in jail. Second Call Defense provides immediate up-front self-defense legal protection with nothing out of pocket, nothing to repay ever.  The most comprehensive Self-Defense Protection  available. You are not alone! secondcalldefense.org

Sean Maloney joins the Faxon Firearms podcast to talk about potential ATF regulation of pistol braces, how Ohio abolished "duty to retreat," polymer 80% firearms, and more. Second Call Defense provides immediate up-front self-defense legal protection with nothing out of pocket, nothing to repay ever.  The most comprehensive Self-Defense Protection  available. You are not alone! secondcalldefense.o...

If you watch TV and movies, you might think that it's a good idea to brandish your gun to back someone off, or shoot someone in the arm or leg, or maybe fire a warning shot. But many legal experts think these actions can get you into serious legal trouble.   Second Call Defense provides immediate up-front self-defense legal protection with nothing out of pocket, nothing to repay ever.  T...

After a self defense shooting, you'll need to call 911. But this can put you in legal jeopardy if you say the wrong thing. Learn about the physical effects you'll experience after a shooting, why this can make you say things you might regret, and the correct way to make this phone call.   Second Call Defense provides immediate up-front self-defense legal protection with nothing out of pocket,...

When it comes to armed self defense, it's usually not the shooting itself that trips you up legally. More often than not, it's what you do afterward that gets you in hot water. Here are 10 things you should NEVER do after you use a gun in self defense.     Second Call Defense provides immediate up-front self-defense legal protection with nothing out of pocket, nothing to repay ever....