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The following is a video transcript. With school back in session, we begin hearing questions about carrying into schools or into school zones. There are several important things you need to know about guns in school zones in Virginia. CARRYING IN OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS Generally, it is illegal to carry a firearm into a... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. “I’m a law-abiding gun owner; how am I going to end up in jail?” We often get this question from members and unfortunately, the collective experience of U.S. LawShield members has taught us that the good guy ends up in jail all the time. Why? Well, let’s talk about... [Read More]

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It’s the start of a new year, but before we start preparing for those easy-to-break resolutions, I want to take a moment to reflect back on 2019… As a former U.S. LawShield member, I know you’ve received the valuable legal content and empowering educational resources in the past, but you’re definitely missing out now that... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. It’s Saturday night. As you reach for the popcorn, you notice the motion sensor lights outside kick on. You look outside. You see a group of teenagers scattering across your front yard, heading for the street. One of them remains standing like a deer in headlights. What can you... [Read More]

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You are in a supermarket shopping. You reach up to the highest shelf and your concealed carry weapon is exposed. To your dismay, you see someone run from the aisle screaming, “He has a gun.” What do you do? Violations and Legalities Florida law allows those with a concealed weapons and firearms license (or CWFL)... [Read More]

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On June 21st, 2014, Governor Rick Scott signed House Bill 89 (HB 89), making it law. The media inappropriately labeled HB 89 “The warning shot law.” However, nowhere in HB 89 or Florida’s statutes will you find the words “warning shots” used. Instead, you will find the words “threaten to use force” throughout House Bill... [Read More]

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Public Panic and Your Firearm. Someone sees your concealed weapon and panics, what do you do? What are the legal implications? What are the practical implications? Let’s spend some time discussing how best to handle someone else’s moment of panic when that person reacts negatively to seeing your concealed firearm in public. What are some... [Read More]

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If you carry concealed, you’re likely to have an experience where a member of the public sees your firearm and gets scared. What should you do if someone sees your firearm in public and reacts negatively? First, don’t get excited. If you react to their panic with your own sense of alarm, it will only... [Read More]

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If you are faced with a threat, is it okay to fire a warning shot? The truth is this: warning shots are a bad idea. Only use deadly force against deadly force Under Missouri law, you are only justified in using deadly force to protect yourself if you are facing an imminent threat of deadly... [Read More]

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Hi. Evan Nappen here, Independent Program Attorney from New Jersey for U.S. LawShield. Today, I want to talk about warning shots. Are warning shots ever advisable? Let me say this: I would advise against warning shots for a number of reasons. Any time you fire a gun you are responsible for that projectile, and if... [Read More]

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Hello, everybody, Robert Trenkle back again. This month I want to talk about what to do if someone sees your concealed weapon in public and panics. Unfortunately, it’s still this case that some people react negatively, even though you are legally carrying your firearm. Private Property and your rights If you’re on a business property... [Read More]

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What should I do if someone sees my gun and reacts negatively? There really are no hard and fast rules on how exactly to respond, but there are things you can do to avoid a situation that escalates to where charges might be filed and you would then need my services. I’m going to be... [Read More]

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