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The following is a video transcript. Let’s talk about lost and stolen firearms. Is there a distinction in Georgia between a gun that has been stolen versus one that’s considered lost? What should a gun owner do in the event of either of these unfortunate occurrences to potentially recover a firearm or to prevent damage... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Lost or stolen firearms can create legal difficulties for you if you don’t handle the situation correctly. Missouri state law does not create specific liability for a lost firearm, nor does it create specific liability for a stolen firearm. If you negligently entrust your firearm to a minor, however,... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. What happens if you have a lost or stolen gun in New Jersey? If a firearm is lost or stolen, New Jersey mandates by law that you must report it within 36 hours to your local police department. If you don’t have a local police department, you need to... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Mark Edwards, Independent Program Attorney for North Carolina here. A number of members have asked me what they should do if they lose their firearm or if it is stolen from them. The simple answer is that you should contact your local police or sheriff’s department, depending on whether... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Wilkes Ellsworth here to discuss a topic many of us probably don’t think about too often: losing or having our firearms stolen and the problems those unfortunate events can cause for the Ohio gun owner. For our purposes, we are going to treat them as one in the same.... [Read More]

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The following video is a transcript. YOU COULD BECOME A SUSPECT Misplacing or losing a gun can happen in a number of ways. For example, if the gun is stolen, it could be sold on the black market, purchased by a criminal, and later used to commit a crime such as armed robbery or murder.... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Nothing is quite as unsettling as having a firearm lost or stolen. It’s useful first to understand the practical differences between a firearm that is lost and one that is stolen. LOST VS. STOLEN A lost firearm is simply that: lost. You may have left it behind at the... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hello, I’m Gilbert Ambler, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield of Virginia. A lost or stolen firearm can be a scary thing. Every year, countless firearms are inadvertently left behind in places like bathrooms by law-abiding people. This can happen to even the most disciplined individuals, and we even... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. School’s out, the sun is shining, and you’ve got several days of vacation lined up. It’s time for a trip. But before you pack your pistol and leave your Second Amendment sanctuary state, join us as we discuss some common misconceptions about traveling with firearms. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. “I’m a law-abiding gun owner; how am I going to end up in jail?” We often get this question from members and unfortunately, the collective experience of U.S. LawShield members has taught us that the good guy ends up in jail all the time. Why? Well, let’s talk about... [Read More]

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It’s the start of a new year, but before we start preparing for those easy-to-break resolutions, I want to take a moment to reflect back on 2019… As a former U.S. LawShield member, I know you’ve received the valuable legal content and empowering educational resources in the past, but you’re definitely missing out now that... [Read More]

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On February 14, 2018, a nineteen-year-old former student walked into the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, and fatally shot 17 people. There was an immediate national outcry to “do something” to stop the violence. When information emerged that the shooter had documented mental health issues, lawmakers across the country began pushing for... [Read More]

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