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Women from around the country are preparing to travel to the U.S. Capitol as part of the DC Project, a nonpartisan initiative that brings 50 women, one from each state, to Washington, D.C., to meet with their legislators about issues addressing the Second Amendment. The women, who will be meeting with Congressional members and staff... [Read More]

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 Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 16, which significantly reduces the cost of a License to Carry. At $140, the fee for an original Texas license was among the highest in the nation. The passage of SB 16 brings the fees down to among the lowest, slashing the cost of an original license by... [Read More]

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The California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA) has filed an important Second Amendment lawsuit challenging California’s ban on the possession of standard-capacity magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds. The lawsuit, Duncan v. Becerra, challenges California’s ban on possession of standard capacity magazines as it violates the Second Amendment and the due process clause... [Read More]

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New regulations, new fees, and mountains of red tape could endanger the livelihood of current Illinois firearms dealers, and deter prospective owners from starting new ones to take their place, under Senate Bill 1657, which has now been approved by an Illinois House committee. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Don Harmon (D-Oak Park), will, among... [Read More]

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A proposed bill in Michigan would eliminate the state’s license to purchase or acquire a handgun. Under current law, Michiganders cannot purchase, carry, possess or transport a pistol or other handgun without first having obtained a license for it. This includes acquisitions by purchase, gift or inheritance. A License to Purchase is not needed for... [Read More]

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In Part 1, Member Ambassador Sherry Hale explained how a Member went out to eat at a popular diner and was attacked in the parking lot. In Part 2 below, Matt Kilgo, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. Law Shield of Georgia, explains when you can legally defend yourself from an attacker. Also, click to find... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles points out that three notable Senate bills involving firearms have been sent to Republican Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin for signature. She signed the first, SB 40, into law May 15. Dubbed the “Point, Don’t Shoot” bill, SB 40 protects an individual who points a firearm... [Read More]

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If you watched the Guns in Colorado Bars and Restaurants video, you heard from Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards that though it is legal to carry a firearm into a bar in Colorado if the establishment allows it, it’s not a good idea. If you do go into a bar while carrying, he also strongly advises against drinking alcohol while there. To learn... [Read More]

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You may have watched the video, Guns in Florida Bars and Restaurants: What’s Legal, What’s Not?, and had additional questions about how the state of Florida regulates the carry of firearms into certain establishments that sell alcohol. To learn more on the topic so you can stay legal while you carry, check out this excerpt... [Read More]

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Members of the Florida House and Senate hammered out an agreement to improve the state’s “stand-your-ground” law as time was running out on the state’s legislative session. Senate Bill 128, sponsored by Sen. Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island), was approved late on May 5. It now awaits the signature of Republican Gov. Rick Scott. The bill... [Read More]

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The upcoming Memorial Day holiday reminds us that many fine men and women have died to protect our freedoms, including the right to bear arms. Click to watch our own “History of the Second Amendment” video—and remember why it is the right to bear arms that protects all the other rights.  

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In this excerpt from a U.S. LawShield News live report, watch Emily Taylor, Independent Program Attorney with Walker & Byington, discuss the basic rules for carrying firearms into restaurants and bars. Click the video below to find out the major differences between blue signs and red signs in Texas establishments, and how getting those colors crossed up could lead... [Read More]

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