started in 2013
Second Call Defense
8734 Union Centre Blvd.
West Chester, OH 45069
1-877-502-3300
secondcalldefense.org
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About Second Call Defense
Second Call Defense is a self-defense legal protection membership program based in West Chester, Ohio. It provides legal and financial resources to members dealing with the aftermath of using a firearm in self-defense. NRA’s American Rifleman profiled the program in May 2013, describing benefits that, depending on membership level, include a 24/7 emergency legal hotline, local attorney referrals, an immediate attorney retainer, cash for bond, pay during court appearances, psychological support, protection for accidental shootings, and defense against civil suits and damages.
Second Call Defense describes its plans as legal protection rather than insurance, and members can choose their own attorney. A September 2025 review by Gun University listed three monthly plans, Defender, Ultimate and Ultimate Plus, each with unlimited criminal and civil defense, a per diem while in court, and civil damages coverage ranging from $50,000 to $1 million depending on the plan. The review noted that the program was not sold in New York, New Jersey or Washington. As with any self-defense legal plan, gun owners should compare coverage limits, exclusions and state availability before joining.
Key Facts
- May 3, 2013: Profiled by NRA’s American Rifleman
- September 2025: Gun University lists three plans with unlimited criminal and civil defense
- 2025: Not offered in New York, New Jersey or Washington
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Sources
- American Rifleman: Complete Legal Protection, Second Call Defense
- Gun University: Second Call Defense Review
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