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  One morning at 2:30 a.m., a Dallas-area homeowner was awakened by the noise of someone breaking into his house. The homeowner was confronted with a man attempting to rob him, and the homeowner responded by fatally shooting the home invader, telling the investigating officers it was done in self-defense. While it appears to be... [Read More]

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A pro-gun group in Virginia is weighing its options after a federal judge in Richmond dismissed its defamation lawsuit against Katie Couric. The Virginia Citizens Defense League sued Couric in 2016, claiming her documentary “Under the Gun” defamed the group by making VCDL leaders appear “speechless” during an interview. Please see our previous coverage of the... [Read More]

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If you watched the Guns in Colorado Bars and Restaurants video, you heard from Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards that though it is legal to carry a firearm into a bar in Colorado if the establishment allows it, it’s not a good idea. If you do go into a bar while carrying, he also strongly advises against drinking alcohol while there. To learn... [Read More]

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In this excerpt from a U.S. LawShield News live report, watch Emily Taylor, Independent Program Attorney with Walker & Byington, discuss the basic rules for carrying firearms into restaurants and bars. Click the video below to find out the major differences between blue signs and red signs in Texas establishments, and how getting those colors crossed up could lead... [Read More]

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Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley reminds Members about tricky federal and state laws governing the carrying or transporting of firearms in and around schools. Just because summer is coming doesn’t change your legal responsibilities in these areas.  

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Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards reminds Members about tricky federal and state laws for carrying or transporting firearms in and around schools. Just because summer is coming doesn’t change your legal responsibilities.  

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Emily Taylor, Independent Program Attorney with Walker & Byington, cautions Members about the tricky rules for carrying firearms around roads and schools across the state. Don’t make a mistake just before summer starts—click to get the details.

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“Castle Doctrine” and “Stand Your Ground” are self-defense laws that protect you in your home, car, and out in public. To learn how these laws work, click to watch Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley explain the details. Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Laws in Virginia  

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In this NSSF video, Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng shares a simple process that can help shooters of all levels diagnose some common accuracy problems. If you’re an experienced shooter, be sure to share these tips with newcomers to the shooting sports.

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A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety showed that nearly 80% of drivers rated aggressive driving as a serious or extremely serious traffic safety problem. “However, many of the same people reported driving in ways that could be classified as aggressive,” according to AAA. If an angry driver threatens you, and you are... [Read More]

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If someone steals your property, can you use force or deadly force to recover it? Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain how Georgians can legally respond.  

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  If someone steals your property, can you use force or deadly force to recover it? Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles explain how Oklahomans can legally respond.  

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