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July 7, 2016, was a frightening day for many concealed-carry permit holders. That was the day Minnesota police officers pulled over Philando Castile, allegedly for a broken taillight—and ended up fatally shooting the 32-year-old man. Castile had a concealed-carry permit, was carrying at the time, and was shot as he reached for the ID an... [Read More]

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If you have a family, we cannot stress enough how important it is to educate younger family members on responsible firearm use. At U.S. & Texas LawShield, you can customize your coverage to suit your family’s needs, and our Minor Children add-on coverage is a great way to ensure that your children are educated and... [Read More]

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A federal lawsuit has been filed in Michigan, alleging that the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) violated the Second Amendment rights of potential foster parents. According to FoxNews.com, “Caseworkers from MDHHS and a county judge told William Johnson of Ontonagon, Mich., that he had to choose between his Second Amendment rights and... [Read More]

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“Unconstitutional” is what a federal appeals court has ruled on the D.C. gun law that says people must show “good reason” to have concealed handgun permits. The Second Amendment is sufficient reason itself to issue permits, according to the 2-1 ruling released Tuesday July 25, by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. “In... [Read More]

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Note: This is the fifth in a five-part hunting series discussing tactics that land hunters and anglers in jail.    Light faded as the young hunter, who was new to the East Coast, trudged through fallen leaves toward his truck. “Odd,” he thought, “not seeing any other people this Sunday.” Yesterday he saw a lot... [Read More]

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For the first time in its history, the Second Amendment Foundation has issued a “travel advisory” to firearms owners to avoid going to California, warning law-abiding armed citizens that their civil rights could be in jeopardy due to that state’s restrictive gun control laws. “The California Legislature has been out of control for years when... [Read More]

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New York City arrests traveling people who bring guns to the city’s airport nearly every week–even when the person has a gun license from his or her state, notifies authorities about the gun, and follows TSA procedures for flying with it. Click to watch John Stossel interview people who were arrested and see him confront... [Read More]

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Back to School Do you have kids heading back to school in the Sunshine State? Let U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney David Katz explain the laws in Florida regarding guns and schools:     The possession of a firearm on school grounds is generally illegal with few exceptions. Florida Statute 790.06 contains several subsections that... [Read More]

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Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards explains the laws in Colorado and how they factor in to your back to school considerations for carry. Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards discusses back-to-school considerations for firearms owners: Let’s talk for a few moments about whether or not you can bring a firearm onto a college campus, if you’re... [Read More]

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  Back-to-School Issues and Guns Matt Kilgo, Independent Program Attorney: In Georgia some of the most frequently asked questions are: “Can I carry a firearm onto a school campus?” Middle school, high school, or college. These are complex questions, but I think we have some good answers for you. Let’s talk generally about schools. Back-to-school... [Read More]

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Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles explains the laws in Oklahoma regarding guns and schools that you need to know as your kids get ready for back-to-school time:     Back-to-School Hi, this is Robert Robles, attorney from Oklahoma, to speak to you about the topic of guns in schools. Campus Carry First off, it... [Read More]

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As back to school time approaches, our Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane explains the laws in Pennsylvania regarding guns and schools. Back to school Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane: Guns in school in Pennsylvania is a hot-ticket item. I mean everyone has their opinion about it. I’m here to tell you what the law is.... [Read More]

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