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The following is a video transcript. There are a lot of legal misconceptions out there about what you can and can’t do when it comes to guns in Texas. Before you jump the gun, let’s discuss three common myths and set the record straight. Myth Number One: If I shoot someone on my porch, I... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to speak today about common pitfalls that my clients and members often fall into when they are trying to use deadly force (or even just force) to protect a third party. Let’s talk about the common pitfalls. You do not always know what you’re getting into, and... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Doug Richards for U.S. LawShield of Colorado. I want to talk to you today about a couple of misconceptions, or myths, related to firearm ownership here in Colorado. Myth Number One: The Castle Doctrine The first one is, “if the Castle Doctrine applies at my home, and if my... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Florida law allows an individual to use or threaten to use non-deadly force to protect anyone—including a complete stranger—when they reasonably believe such force is necessary to prevent the imminent unlawful use of force by another person. For example, if you witness a bully pushing someone around, under the... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. There are three common questions Independent Program Attorneys frequently answer at Gun Law Seminars in Florida. This video will dispel some common myths that people believe exist in regard to firearms under Florida law. Myth Number One: The 3-Step Rule Let’s start with the 3-Step Rule. It is possible... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Does Georgia law allow you to protect a third person from death or great bodily harm? The short answer is “Yes.” However, let’s discuss the common pitfalls that you may encounter when a licensed gun owner faces the choice of whether or not to defend a third party. We... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Today, I’d like to discuss gun myths in Georgia. We’d like to identify and discuss three of the most common misconceptions regarding the carry and possession of firearms in Georgia. Myth Number One: Open carry of a handgun requires no license. This could not be further from the truth.... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Can you use force to protect another person in Missouri? Yes, but there are some common pitfalls I would like to address. Deadly Force vs. Reasonable Force The first and most common pitfall is being able to distinguish when you can use deadly force, and when you can only... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Today, I’d like to talk to you about three common misconceptions when it comes to Missouri gun law. Myth Number One: Having a concealed carry permit no longer matters. That’s not true. In Missouri, if you have a concealed carry permit, you do have more expansive gun rights than... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to talk about your rights to defend another person and some of the dangers you want to avoid if you are put in that situation. You have the right to defend another person if that person faces a threat that entitles them to use self-defense. In other... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi everybody, I’m Robert Trenkle. This month I’m going to talk about common misconceptions of gun owners here in North Carolina. Myth Number One: Deadly force can only be used when the attacker is inside of your home. The first misconception is that when you are at your residence,... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Evan Nappen here: U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for New Jersey. Today I’d like to talk to you about self-defense—particularly when it comes to defending third persons. In New Jersey, self-defense (particularly the use of deadly force) is difficult, if not impossible, outside of your home because New Jersey... [Read More]

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