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Printing What do you do when someone sees your partially visible concealed weapon, or the outline of your weapon, and panics? Printing refers to the observation of the outline of a handgun under a person’s garment. Some people in Oklahoma may panic or react negatively when they see a concealed weapon, the outline, or the... [Read More]

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Title 21 section 1364, entitled “Discharging firearm,” states that “every person who willfully discharges any pistol, rifle, shotgun, airgun or other weapon, or throws any other missile in any public place, or in any place where there is any person to be endangered thereby, although no injury to any person shall ensue, is guilty of... [Read More]

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I want to talk to you a little bit about people’s response(s) to you deciding to either open carry or concealed carry in a public place. One scenario that we run into all the time is the grocery store, right? You are at the grocery store. You are minding your own business, and someone sees... [Read More]

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I am asked frequently if warning shots are a good idea. In Pennsylvania, the answer is no. The term “warning shots” is not found anywhere in the Pennsylvania statutes. You won’t find a statute saying that warning shots are prohibited, and you won’t find a statute defining what a warning shot is, but we are... [Read More]

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Someone sees you lawfully carrying a concealed handgun and panics. What do you do? Imagine the following scenario: You are at a grocery store going about your business when you reach up to grab a box of cereal from the top shelf. The person next to you seems startled and afraid, and you realize that... [Read More]

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Hi, Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney from Virginia. Warning shots: are they ever a good idea? What is a Warning Shot? A warning shot is an intentional gunshot often made with the firearm pointed in the air or at the ground with the intent not to harm, but to subdue or scare off... [Read More]

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“You have the right to remain silent.” “Anything you say can be used against you in court.” “You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before questioning.” “You have the right to have a lawyer with you during questioning.” “If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before... [Read More]

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In response to landlords and building owners denying individuals the right to protect themselves and their families through leases, notice under 30.05, 30.06, and 30.07, or other contractual provisions; on Thursday, May 16th, 2019, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB 302, a bill introduced by Representative Dennis Paul (R-Houston). The new law prohibits... [Read More]

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Meet Lana Here at U.S. LawShield, we care about the communities we serve because we are your neighbors, your friends, and your family members. Take a look behind the scenes and meet Lana, Regional Sales Manager over the Southeast Region at U.S. LawShield. A proud daughter of a WWII B-17 bomber pilot, Lana helped found... [Read More]

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Planning a vacation for your summer holidays? Not knowing the law could lead to severe consequences. You must know the law that applies to every step of your trip: from how to legally pack your gun for a flight, what to do when you get to the airport, and how the law in your end... [Read More]

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Doug Richards for U.S. LawShield of Colorado. I want to talk to you today about traveling with your firearm, and not traveling in the way we’ve talked about in the past. This time I want to talk about going to the airport. TRAVELING TO THE AIRPORT Let’s start with when you’re leaving your house. Now, if... [Read More]

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Summer holidays are fast approaching, and it’s important to be reminded about the regulations in regard to securing, transporting, and flying with a firearm. Let’s begin with your arrival at the airport. Arriving at the Airport If you have a Weapon Carry License, or so long as you are eligible to possess a weapon (even... [Read More]

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