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Hi, it’s Wilkes Ellsworth, your Independent Program Attorney for Ohio, here again to discuss another topic having to do with firearms—specifically, warning shots and whether or not they are legal. In any discussion about warning shots, we should first understand the basic concepts of Ohio law as they relate to the use of deadly force... [Read More]

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Printing What do you do when someone sees your partially visible concealed weapon, or the outline of your weapon, and panics? Printing refers to the observation of the outline of a handgun under a person’s garment. Some people in Oklahoma may panic or react negatively when they see a concealed weapon, the outline, or the... [Read More]

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Title 21 section 1364, entitled “Discharging firearm,” states that “every person who willfully discharges any pistol, rifle, shotgun, airgun or other weapon, or throws any other missile in any public place, or in any place where there is any person to be endangered thereby, although no injury to any person shall ensue, is guilty of... [Read More]

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I want to talk to you a little bit about people’s response(s) to you deciding to either open carry or concealed carry in a public place. One scenario that we run into all the time is the grocery store, right? You are at the grocery store. You are minding your own business, and someone sees... [Read More]

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I am asked frequently if warning shots are a good idea. In Pennsylvania, the answer is no. The term “warning shots” is not found anywhere in the Pennsylvania statutes. You won’t find a statute saying that warning shots are prohibited, and you won’t find a statute defining what a warning shot is, but we are... [Read More]

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Someone sees you lawfully carrying a concealed handgun and panics. What do you do? Imagine the following scenario: You are at a grocery store going about your business when you reach up to grab a box of cereal from the top shelf. The person next to you seems startled and afraid, and you realize that... [Read More]

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Hi, Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney from Virginia. Warning shots: are they ever a good idea? What is a Warning Shot? A warning shot is an intentional gunshot often made with the firearm pointed in the air or at the ground with the intent not to harm, but to subdue or scare off... [Read More]

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“You have the right to remain silent.” “Anything you say can be used against you in court.” “You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before questioning.” “You have the right to have a lawyer with you during questioning.” “If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Whether it’s a typical traffic stop, or you were just involved in a use of force incident, encounters with law enforcement can be scary and stressful. In the heat of the moment, you may inadvertently say something you don’t mean or make an inconsistent statement. These are red flags... [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 Texas 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. Your Criminal Record Will Haunt You Were you arrested for a crime, but never formally charged? Charged with a crime that was later dismissed? Arrested and charged for the crime, but you were subsequently found not guilty by a jury of your peers? Or, convicted of a crime but... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Sealing Your Record In Colorado, you can seal your record if a case has been dismissed, if you have been acquitted at trial, or the case is dismissed after the successful completion of probation that is subject to a deferred judgment agreement. In Colorado, you can also seal certain... [Read More]

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