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Hi, Mark Edwards here. This month I would like to talk to you about the type of force that one can use to protect personal property. Deadly Force Is Not Justified To start with, I should note that generally the use of deadly force, that is force likely to cause death or great bodily injury,... [Read More]

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Permission Required Guns in churches. Is it legal?  Yes, it is absolutely legal for religious organizations to institute such rules and guidelines to allow guns in places of worship. Of course, we all know that churches are on that list of prohibited places that even with a concealed handgun license, you are prohibited from carrying... [Read More]

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Under what circumstances can I use deadly force to defend my property? Ohio law does not allow the use of deadly force to defend property under any circumstances. One can use basic force to defend one’s possessions, but not deadly force. Now, I am speaking in the context of basic thefts here. For instance, someone... [Read More]

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I’d like to talk to you today about carrying your gun in a church. As of November 1, 2018, guns in churches are now protected under the Castle Doctrine. The Castle Doctrine Everybody knows about the Castle Doctrine—that it has an immunity aspect and protection. It has a presumption of fear of death or grievous... [Read More]

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I’d like to talk to you today about defending your property. Deadly Force VS. Non-Deadly Force If you are in your occupied home and it is under attack by an intruder (that is a burglary) you can defend yourself with deadly force. If you’re in an occupied car and there’s a carjacking involved, i.e. someone... [Read More]

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One of the questions that we get frequently has to do with places of worship and firearms. The law in Pennsylvania is very clear. The law does not explicitly prohibit a License to Carry holder from possessing a firearm in a place of worship. There are two considerations when you are deciding whether or not... [Read More]

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One of the questions that we get quite frequently is, “How far can I go under the law to defend my property?” Everyone works hard, and nothing is worse than a thief because they look to take something that is not theirs, that they didn’t work for, and make it theirs. As angry as you... [Read More]

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Virginia Code Section 18.2-283 states that it is illegal for any person to carry any firearm without a good and sufficient reason to a place of worship while a meeting for religious purposes is being held at such place. Personal protection is considered to be a good and sufficient reason to carry a firearm. A... [Read More]

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Can I defend my property? Consider the following scenario. It’s midnight and you awaken to the sound of breaking glass somewhere outside the front of your home. You get out of bed, run to your front window, and look outside and you see a masked man rummaging through your car parked in your driveway with... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Suppose you’ve just been involved in a self-defense incident. You drew your weapon and fired a shot, wounding and potentially even killing your attacker. There is a body lying on the floor, and you need to get help fast. You grab the phone and dial 911… If you used... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. So you’re coming to the Keystone State. Welcome to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There are some things that you have to understand and know about our gun laws before you come here, so you avoid becoming an accidental criminal. Reciprocity Pennsylvania has reciprocity with a lot of different states.... [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 Texas 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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