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The following is a video transcript. While we are all interested in the proper and legal carry of firearms in our state, I still get a lot of questions at seminars and phone calls from members asking for clarification of the laws related to other forms of protection one can carry to defend themselves. Do... [Read More]

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  The following is a video transcript. Firearms are not your only line of self-defense. In some circumstances, non-lethal weapons, such as pepper spray, stun guns, canes, or other weapons may be used. Let’s discuss the legal parameters of non-lethal weapons in Oklahoma. What is a non-lethal weapon? A non-lethal weapon is any object that... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Always Be Carrying, or “ABC.” That is the motto we live by to ensure that we are safe and our loved ones are safe, but a firearm is not a compliance tool. It is not capable of delivering less than lethal deadly force. Remember, the use of deadly force... [Read More]

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  I’m Gilbert Ambler, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield in Virginia. Today we’re going to discuss three non-lethal weapons that are legal options for self-defense in Virginia. While many of us train and practice using firearms for self-defense, it is important to consider carrying some non-lethal defense weapons. Non-Lethal weapon #1: Pepper Spray One... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. This is a reenactment and dramatization of an actual member’s story. This video does not and is not intended to depict or replicate the actual persons, places, or circumstances involved in the incident. Our member, David, is a bail-bondsman and retired police officer. On the Sunday before Labor Day,... [Read More]

The post True Story: Member Forced to Tase Drunken Couple…TWICE?! appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The following is a video transcript. IT ALL HAPPENS IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE Self-defense incidents begin and end so fast, you don’t have time to think. For this reason, it is imperative that you have a plan in place and access to an attorney before the worst happens. Consider U.S. LawShield member David.... [Read More]

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Florida Gun Owners Fight Back! The following press release was issued by our friends at Florida Carry and contains important information all U.S. LawShield of Florida members need to know. The law firm of Katz & Phillips, P.A.—the primary Independent Program Attorneys for U.S. LawShield of Florida—is leading the lawsuit. FLORIDA CARRY PRESS RELEASE Aug... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. DON’T COME TO NEW JERSEY WITH A FIREARM Having practiced gun law in New Jersey for over 30 years, let me give you some advice if you are planning to come to New Jersey with a firearm: Don’t come to New Jersey. It’s that simple. If you bring your... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. School is back in session, and you’re getting ready to drop your kids off for their first day. You drop off the older kids, park your car, and head inside the school building to walk your youngest to his new classroom. Having carried your handgun all summer, you forget... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Lindsay Richardson, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield, here to talk to you about possessing a firearm in a school zone. Generally speaking, possession of a firearm in a school zone is illegal under federal and state law, but let me break it down a little bit further. SCHOOL... [Read More]

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 GUNS ARE GENERALLY PROHIBITED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY The possession of a firearm is generally illegal on school property, with a few exceptions. Florida statute § 790.06 contains several subsections that explicitly prohibit the carrying and possession of firearms on school property. Firearms are not allowed at any school-sponsored events or collegiate athletic events that... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Deer hunting season is here, and hunters have been preparing for several months leading up to their trips. But when was the last time you refreshed your knowledge of gun laws for deer season? Here are the top three things you need to have ready to stay on the... [Read More]

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