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The following is a video transcript. As part of my responsibilities to U.S. LawShield members, I may answer questions by phone and email. As a result of answering these questions, I have discovered there are some common myths among our members that I would like to address. Myth Number One: Signs prohibiting firearms that are... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Today, I would like to talk to you about third-party defense. Can you legally come to the aid of a third person (whether that be a stranger, family member, or friend) and use force or deadly force to protect that person in the State of Ohio? The answer is... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I’d like to talk to you today about gun myths. Myth Number One: When presenting your handgun license, you do not need to tell an officer if you are armed. The current myth is you should present your concealed carry permit to the police officer and let him figure... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi, this is Robert Robles, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield in the State of Oklahoma. I would like to talk to you today about using deadly force to protect a third party in a self-defense situation. The question is, “Can you protect a third person in a self-defense... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. There are a lot of myths that are out there when it comes to firearms. Myth Number One: You must register a firearm purchased in your name. Our top, number one myth when we get the phone call is, “Hey, I’ve got this long gun, and I just bought... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. In Pennsylvania, “third-party defense” is a transferable concept. If the third party could protect themselves, could you protect them on their behalf? It is not just with your kids, your family members, or your friends. It could be a total stranger. What is critically important to recognize is when... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. There are various areas of Virginia gun law that are often misunderstood. Myth Number One: Self-Defense and the Castle Doctrine One of the most commonly misunderstood areas of Virginia gun law is how you are permitted to defend yourself or others if you come under attack while in your... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Can I protect a third person from harm? Defense of others is an affirmative defense just like self-defense. In Virginia, you may defend another person—even a stranger. The amount of force used to defend another must not be excessive and must be reasonable in relation to the harm threatened.... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. 2018 has come and gone but has left us with many important reminders that every responsible gunowner must know. As Independent Program Attorneys for U.S. LawShield, we see a wide range of self-defense cases each year and wanted to share some of the lessons we have learned from three... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. It’s Saturday afternoon and the crowd noise from the football game broadcast is pumping through the surround sound. It’s so loud you almost miss the sound of your phone ringing, and Caller ID says it’s your local police department. You excuse yourself from the four-touchdown blowout unfolding in your... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. It happens more often than you would think: a law-abiding citizen heads into their local gun store to purchase a firearm, only to be told by the clerk that the NICS has flagged their name and denied their purchase. The person in this scenario has no criminal background and... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat: many of these social media outlets have become a common part of our daily lives. But can one of your simple social media posts be used against you in court; or worse, could it lead to your arrest? The quick answer is “yes.” Social media... [Read More]

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