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Doug Richards, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield®, describes what laws should gun owners be aware of when attending a protest. (Transcript below.)   Doug Richards here for U.S. LawShield. Today, we’re going to talk a little bit about protesting, and I think that this is an important topic to discuss, given what’s happened recently in... [Read More]

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  It would be a difficult to justify suing a car dealer who sold a vehicle to someone who then intentionally used it to cause harm or death. But if the product is a gun, some believe that the manufacturer or dealer should be liable for users’ deliberate violence. In 2012, Jessica Ghawi was shot... [Read More]

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Georgia Legislative Update by Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo: There were some significant changes in the law for Weapons Carry License holders and for firearms owners in general in Georgia in 2017. (Transcript continues below video.)   In this Georgia legislative update, we’re going to look at two specific House Bills: House Bill 280 and... [Read More]

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  A viral social-media post is suggesting that it may be okay to shoot someone to defend a statue. Our Independent Program Attorneys beg to differ. Here is U.S. & Texas LawShield® Independent Attorney Edwin Walker’s response: Texas LawShield recently became aware of a viral Facebook post telling people they can shoot someone vandalizing a statute.... [Read More]

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Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor addresses the legal issue of whether you can legally open carry your firearm at a demonstration in Texas—and why such an action can get you unwanted police attention.   Sam: Welcome to U.S. LawShield and Texas LawShield’s Live Report on Facebook Live. From the news desk in Houston, I am... [Read More]

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A federal lawsuit has been filed in Michigan, alleging that the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) violated the Second Amendment rights of potential foster parents. According to FoxNews.com, “Caseworkers from MDHHS and a county judge told William Johnson of Ontonagon, Mich., that he had to choose between his Second Amendment rights and... [Read More]

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Back to School Do you have kids heading back to school in the Sunshine State? Let U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney David Katz explain the laws in Florida regarding guns and schools:     The possession of a firearm on school grounds is generally illegal with few exceptions. Florida Statute 790.06 contains several subsections that... [Read More]

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Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane on laws affecting guns and boats in Pennsylvania: I don’t know about you, but I am so thankful its summertime. And with summer, comes boats and boating. A lot of the questions we get here at U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania surround acts and circumstances having to do with a... [Read More]

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  Member Ambassador Sherry Hale: Welcome Members and Fellow Gun Owners. In the last Member’s Voice video, our member Tyler witnessed a criminal breaking into his car. Tyler drew his gun, and the bad guys ran away. The legal questions started pouring in, and Members, you wanted to know your legal rights in your state.... [Read More]

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A citizen’s self-defense gun-rights group recently pointed to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan as the reason why a national concealed-carry reciprocity bill has stalled, despite widespread support. And the group is trying to dial up pressure to get the bill moving again. An alert from the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) read, “It appears... [Read More]

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I would like to personally thank all of our Texas members and all of the facilities, instructors, ranges, and stores that have worked with us over the years. Thanks to you and all of your support in our home state, U.S. Law Shield (which operates outside Texas) is now available to the law-abiding gun owners... [Read More]

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A bill to eventually make more than 100,000 1911 pistols available for sale through the Civilian Marksmanship Program has passed the House of Representatives as part of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Currently, the military has some 100,000 excess 1911s sitting in storage at taxpayer expense,” said Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker of... [Read More]

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