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Planning a vacation for your summer holidays? Before you start researching plane tickets, take some time to review these very important regulations when flying with a firearm. Missouri law prohibits carrying a firearm in any place where it is prohibited by Federal Law, as well as prohibits carrying a firearm in any area of an... [Read More]

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Evan Nappen, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield here. Today I want to talk about flying with guns in New Jersey. In New Jersey, there’s no exemption, per se, that allows you to bring your guns to the airport. I’ve had many cases where I’ve represented individuals who were charged with gun possession at the... [Read More]

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We’re approaching the Summer, when many of us have vacation plans, so I want to talk about traveling by air with your firearm. North Carolina law prohibits carrying a firearm anywhere it is prohibited by Federal law. That includes areas of the airport controlled by security administered by the Federal Government. Let’s talk about transporting... [Read More]

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Many of us like to travel with our firearms so that we are safe regardless of where we are. Ohio has seen some relatively recent changes in the law when it comes to firearms and air travel. The new law relaxed the restriction on license holders, making it legal to carry your concealed firearm in... [Read More]

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When it comes to flying with your gun, first and foremost you cannot carry open or concealed at the airport. Whatever you do, don’t forget about your gun in your carry-on bag. Many Oklahomans rush to the airport only to discover their concealed carry gun stayed in a backpack, purse, or other carry-on luggage. TSA... [Read More]

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Traveling with a firearm on a commercial airline can be legal as long as the firearm is transported and unloaded in a locked, hard-sided container as checked baggage. Anyone traveling with firearms and/or ammunition should always check with every airport being used and their commercial airline in any other state they are visiting with firearms... [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 single step of your trip, from how you legally pack your gun for flight, what to do once you get to the airport, and how the law in your end... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Speaking with police officers can be intimidating. Today, we are going to go over the best practices and common pitfalls that are made when talking with the police after witnessing or being involved in an incident. Reporting Crime What should you do when you are reporting a crime to... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Whether it’s a typical traffic stop, or you were just involved in a use of force incident, encounters with law enforcement can be scary and stressful. In the heat of the moment, you may inadvertently say something you don’t mean or make an inconsistent statement. These are red flags... [Read More]

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On Friday, April 12, 2019, Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 1177. The gun control legislation previously passed by just one vote in the Senate on March 28th, 2019 and was voted in by the House of Representatives on April 1st, 2019 (available to read here). Under this law, a family member could... [Read More]

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The deadline redefining machineguns to include bump-stock style devices has arrived, and federal courts have not intervened. On March 25, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied a request that would have prevented the new ATF Final Rule, also known as the “bump stock ban,” from going into effect. The... [Read More]

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It’s a sad truth that churches, synagogues, and other places of religious worship are under assault. These tragic attacks happen all too often. And the frequency of these events appears to be increasing. We want you to be prepared in case of an emergency, and we want you to be safe. So, how can you... [Read More]

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