Defense Attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, Sean Maloney, discusses everything about conceal carry, self-defense, and firearms training.
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TSA Firearm Travel Laws Explained: A Defense Attorney’s Guide to Flying With Guns | The Loaded Question
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 correct way to transport a firearm on a commercial flight. From properly locking and declaring your firearm at the ticket counter to understanding federal law versus airline policy (including stricter procedures from carriers like American Airlines), this episode is packed with practical guidance that could save you thousands of dollars.
You’ll learn:
The exact at-home checklist to follow before leaving for the airport
Why the TSA checkpoint is “where mistakes get documented”
How a single loose round can turn an unloaded firearm into a $17,000 problem
What to do if stranded overnight in restrictive states like New York
Shaun’s personal “Empty Bag Protocol” that every gun owner should use before every flight
Featuring real-world case studies—including clients fined $15,000 for following bad airline advice—this episode is a must-listen for any responsible gun owner who travels.
Preparation beats penalties. Process beats pain. Empty your bag every time.
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9 Jan 2026
Traffic Stops While Armed: How to Survive the Stop and the Courtroom
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 pretrial that didn’t go well, Sean explains how small decisions made on the side of the road can have major legal consequences later.
You’ll learn practical, step-by-step guidance on preparing for a traffic stop, staying visible, communicating calmly with law enforcement, and understanding when to speak, and when not to. Sean also covers duty-to-inform laws, officer safety perspectives, common mistakes that escalate encounters, and why politeness isn’t weakness, but a strategy.
Whether you carry daily or simply want to protect your rights, this episode offers clear, experience-backed advice to help ensure traffic stops remain safe, professional, and uneventful for you and your attorney.
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13 Feb 2025
Tips for Avoiding the Perils and Pitfalls of Calling 911
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 rights and avoiding incriminating statements.
7 Jan 2025
8 More Things Hollywood Gets Wrong on Guns
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 stay out of legal trouble.
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19 Dec 2024
Understanding Lethal Force and the Law
Self-defense expert and attorney Jason T. Dyken and Lt. Dan Marcou, a 20-year law enforcement veteran, break down the complexities of lethal force and the law, empowering listeners to understand their rights and avoid deadly force missteps.
19 Sept 2024
8 Things Hollywood Gets Wrong on Guns
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 trouble.
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!
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29 Aug 2024
Smart Tips for Traveling with Guns in Your Car
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-defense legal protection with nothing out of pocket, nothing to repay ever. The most comprehensive Self-Defense Protection available. You are not alone!
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26 Jul 2024
How to Handle a Traffic Stop and Effectively Deal with Police
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, and ideas for carrying a firearm safely and comfortably.
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!
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2 May 2023
Courts Rule Against Columbus and the ATF, Plus How to Stay Out of Jail After Self-Defense
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 shooting.
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!
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24 Feb 2022
Sean Maloney Discusses the Remington Settlement and the Alec Baldwin case
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 though Baldwin claims innocence because, apparently, guns go off by themselves.
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!
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15 Sept 2021
Guns on the Go - When carrying outside your home.
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 Self-Defense Protection available. You are not alone!
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7 Sept 2021
How Defending your Life can land you in Prison
Self-defense expert and lawyer, Robert Solomon, shares how defending your life can lead to prosecution and the importance of having comprehensive self-defense protection with Second Call Defense.
7 Jan 2021
ATF and Pistol Braces, Duty to Retreat, and More
Sean Maloney discusses ATF regulation of pistol braces, Ohio's duty to retreat abolition, and more, highlighting the importance of immediate self-defense legal protection with Second Call Defense.
27 May 2020
Brandishing, Shooting to Wound, and Warning Shots
Self-defense experts share why brandishing, shooting to wound, or firing warning shots can lead to serious legal consequences and how immediate protection with Second Call Defense can safeguard your rights.
27 May 2020
The Do's and Don'ts of Calling 911
Self-defense expert and lawyer, Steve Waffernick, shares essential tips on how to navigate the treacherous waters of calling 911 after a shooting, minimizing the risk of legal jeopardy.
27 May 2020
10 Things You Should NEVER Do After A Self Defense Shooting
Self-defense expert attorney Andrew Branca shares crucial tips on what not to do after a shooting, ensuring you avoid common pitfalls that can lead to legal trouble.
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