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A common question often asked is whether it is legal in Georgia to carry a firearm in state or national parks. With regards to Georgia State parks, bows and arrows, explosives, fireworks, slingshots, fishing spears or any device that discharges projectiles by any means is prohibited.  Firearms must be unloaded, cased and stored, unless a... [Read More]

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Democrats in the Georgia State House introduced HB-731 on January 11, 2016 that bans “assault weapons” along with “high capacity” magazines. The bill, if passed, would allow for the seizure of such weapons and accessories. The bill–HB 731–is sponsored by Mary Margaret Oliver (D-83rd), Stacey Abrams (D-89th), Carolyn Hugley (D-136th), Pat Gardiner (D-57th), Dar’shun Kendrick... [Read More]

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If you use your gun in self-defense, can the bad guy sue you? Can a burglar sue you if you legally shoot them? In this month’s video, U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explains what can legally happen if you use your gun.

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The answer just may surprise you. In this month’s video, U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explains your legal responsibility as a gun owner when it comes to storing firearms in your home. There is the potential for both criminal and civil liability if done improperly.

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If someone is acting aggressively towards me, can I draw my gun to try and defuse the situation? What is the criminal liability if I do? In this month’s video, U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explains when you can legally display your firearm.

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Photo Credit: By Andre m (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons The 2015 Legislative Session was a busy one in Georgia, and a mixed bag for firearms legislation. A number of new firearms laws went into effect that expanded and limited Georgians’ right to bear arms. Here are a few of the... [Read More]

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We’ve all had that sinking feeling when we realize that we missed or are about to miss an important deadline, like renewing our driver’s license, or our car insurance, or even paying that seldom-used credit card bill.  But what if your “weapons carry license” is about to expire and you don’t want to go defenseless... [Read More]

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Through the first eight months this year, more guns have been found at security checkpoints at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport than all of last year.  The 114 found so far surpasses the 109 found in all of 2014.  Hartsfield-Jackson is tied with Dallas-Fort Worth for the most firearms found at checkpoints. In Atlanta, passengers caught

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Through the first eight months this year, more guns have been found at security checkpoints at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport than all of last year.  The 114 found so far surpasses the 109 found in all of 2014.  Hartsfield-Jackson is tied with Dallas-Fort Worth for the most firearms found at checkpoints. In Atlanta, passengers caught... [Read More]

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A new measure in Georgia that relaxes many of the state’s gun laws is expected to be signed by Governor Nathan Deal. Overall, the changes are substantial and positive, and Texas Law Shield advises members in other states to push for similar changes. According to the NRA, upon the governor’s signature, HB 60 will enact... [Read More]

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