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Doug Richards here for U.S. LawShield of Colorado. I want to talk to you today about an issue that has come up quite a bit lately and has become a problem for one of our U.S. LawShield Members in particular. That is, whether or not you can shoot a dog or another animal that is... [Read More]

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There are three things you need to know when inheriting a firearm: First, does my inherited firearm have to be registered? In Virginia, the answer is no, unless the firearm is regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Second, can I retrieve my inherited firearm from another state? 18, United States Code, 922,... [Read More]

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Can deadly force be used to protect yourself against an animal attack? The law of self-defense and the defense of others applies when you are faced with an animal attack. Virginia is a Stand Your Ground state. This means that if you did not start the fight or provoke the incident in any way, then... [Read More]

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One of the saddest phone calls that we get at U.S. LawShield is when a family member has passed. Our heart goes out, our condolences, but when it comes time to settle affairs, and to settle up possessions, inevitably there are questions that have to do with inheriting firearms and making sure we’re all on... [Read More]

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I have a dog. I love dogs. But something that comes up frequently is, “What do I do if a dog is attacking me, or my dog or loved one?” Under Pennsylvania law, it is lawful for you to shoot a dog if it’s attacking you or another person or your domestic animal. If that’s... [Read More]

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Do I have to let a dog bite me before using deadly force to protect myself? When can I shoot an attacking animal, and what crimes could I be charged with? Now, the most basic question, perhaps the most important that we have to answer with this topic, is can I legally use deadly force... [Read More]

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Do my inherited firearms have to be registered? Can I get my firearms from another state? What if I’m ineligible to possess firearms; Can I still inherit them? When we talk about inheriting firearms, we must look at both federal law and Georgia law. As a rule in Georgia, there is no specific restriction from... [Read More]

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Does my firearm have to be registered? The answer is no. There is no registration requirement for an inherited firearm in the State of Oklahoma. What if I am ineligible to possess firearms either because of my age or my condition of being a convicted felon or convicted juvenile delinquent? If you are ineligible to... [Read More]

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What do you have to do when you’re confronted by an attacking dog and whether you have to let the dog bite you before you can use deadly force? The answer simply is of course not; you don’t have to let a dog bite you. When can you shoot if you’re confronted by an attacking... [Read More]

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I often get questions about the use of force against dogs. If a dog approaches you, teeth bared, snarling, angry, can you use force against that dog? Under Missouri law, you may be justified in doing so. If you are in reasonable apprehension of imminent harm, then you may be justified in using deadly force... [Read More]

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Inherited firearms are an interesting topic of law in Missouri. Inherited firearms do not have to be registered. In Missouri, private firearm transfers do not require registration, and if the transfer is taking place because someone has died and they’ve left their guns to you, there’s no reason you have to go and register those... [Read More]

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We are often asked about attacks by dogs. Can you shoot a dog that is approaching you aggressively? Do you have to wait for it to bite before defending yourself? What level of force can you use to defend yourself against a dog or other animal? If you are out jogging or walking your dog... [Read More]

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