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If you ever encounter a situation where you have to stop and render aid to another person do you know what liability you may face? Watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo teach you the law so you won’t have to hesitate when it comes to saving a life. Sherry Hale: We have all been there.... [Read More]

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The law is very broad, widely interpreted and often misunderstood. Don’t find yourself in a situation where misinterpretation causes you to go from singing Auld Lang Syne to Jailhouse Rock. Watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo share the top 5 self-defense laws most often misunderstood in Georgia.

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A May 2012 Georgia gun law is now drawing fire from the anti-gun establishment. At issue is an obscure provision in the Official Code of Georgia relating to forfeiture of weapons used in armed robbery or burglaries. If the gun can be traced back to an innocent owner, the law provides it may be returned... [Read More]

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There are so many varieties of ammo on the market today, but not every type is perceived the same in the eyes of the law. Watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain how the type of ammo you use could affect you.   Matt Kilgo: The question of choice of ammunition, which ammunition should I use to... [Read More]

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Do you have the question, can I gift a gun for the holidays? Watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo teach what you need to know before you buy.  Matt Kilgo: It’s the holiday season, and the question often arises can I give the gift of a firearm for Christmas, for Hanhakuh, for whatever reason that... [Read More]

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As you saw in Rear-Ended, Then Defended Part 1, no one was hurt, and our member Jeremy was neither arrested nor charged. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. In Part 2, we will dive deeper into the law, where Independent Program Attorneys will explain the road rage self-defense laws from your state. Watch the video... [Read More]

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Can I Trick-Or-Treat And Carry in Georgia? This Halloween, we want to discuss something much scarier than any ghost or ghoul: spending the night in a jail cell, or possibly losing your right to self-defense! In the short video below, Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explains Georgia law when in comes to carrying your firearm on... [Read More]

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No Gun? What Are My Self-Defense Options? Watch U.S. LawShield of Georgia Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo break down the legality of using non-knife or non-firearm weapons for self-defense.  

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Deer hunting is unsurprisingly the most popular of all hunting pastimes. Whether you want to chase whitetails, blacktails, or muleys, you need gear to get started. Here are a few of our picks for a successful hunt. Mossy Oak Camouflage Yes, you could hunt in jeans and an old shirt; I’ve certainly done so. However,... [Read More]

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With the prospect of a major storm event on the horizon for much of Florida, Georgians are welcoming thousands of friends, relatives, and those in need into their cities, towns, and homes. Floridians evacuating to Georgia will all find a warm welcome; those who lawfully own and carry firearms, in particular, will be happy to... [Read More]

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The first week of September might seem too early for fall hunting, but seasons for doves, ducks, and geese all start up this month. One advantage of these early hunts is that the birds are “uneducated” and unwary, and can really zoom into your set-ups and respond to your calls. But do you know the... [Read More]

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Matt Kilgo, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield in Georgia, tells you why conservation rangers are police, just with more power. [Full Transcript Below Video]   Game wardens are the police, also known in state law as Conservation Rangers, and have the full power of law enforcement officers, and they have some of the most wide-ranging jurisdiction of... [Read More]

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