News

  A recent incident in which a Waffle House waittress was fired after defending herself against an attempted robbery shows that even when people exercise their legal right to self defense, they can still be terminated by their employers. According to WSBTV in Georgia, “Deputies said robbers gave a note to a waitress that threatened to... [Read More]

The post Fired for Your Firearm: Do You Have any Options? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  With summer vacations just around the corner, many of you may be planning a trip and will want to have your firearm along for protection. But having your trusty gun along is not the only protection you need—you also need the legal protection you enjoy with your U.S. Law Shield membership when you venture outside... [Read More]

The post Planning a Trip? Take Your U.S. Law Shield Coverage With You appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  Taking the family to a state or national park this summer? Then you need to know the rules about firearms carry at your destinations, in state or out of state. Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Michele Byington explain various park rules controlling where you can — and definitely cannot — take your gun. And... [Read More]

The post Guns and Parks: What Texans Must Know to Stay Legal appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  With summer vacations just around the corner, many of you may be planning a trip and will want to have your firearm along for protection. But having your trusty gun along is not the only protection you need—you also need the legal protection you enjoy with your Texas Law Shield membership when you venture... [Read More]

The post Planning a Trip? Take Your Texas Law Shield Coverage With You appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

    Under questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this week, Supreme Court nominee and Denver resident Judge Neil Gorsuch backed the District of Columbia v. Heller decision as the “law of the land” which must be upheld. His comments were in response to intense questioning from Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Ca). His comment on the decision demonstrates his firm... [Read More]

The post Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch Backs Individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s recent move to ease restrictions on firearm permit applications spurred guarded optimism among Second Amendment advocates, but riled top Democrats who control both houses of the Legislature. They vowed a court battle. Christie on March 7 adopted a revised regulation to let police chiefs or State Police officials, who oversee... [Read More]

The post NJ: Christie Moves Again to Ease Firearms Permit Applications appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  On Monday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, legislation to allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state that also has concealed carry laws, while abiding by that state’s laws. “This bill strengthens both the constitutional right of... [Read More]

The post National Reciprocity Has a Real Chance appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

In the Commonwealth of Virginia, cities and counties may regulate where and how firearms and ammunition may be carried and used. Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Virginia Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley explain the details.  

The post In Virginia, Can Your Town Outlaw Your Guns? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

In the Keystone State, cities and counties are very limited in how they can regulate the ownership of or carry of firearms and ammunition. Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane explain how “pre-emption” protects the rights of gun-owning citizens.

The post In Pennsylvania, Can Your Town Outlaw Your Guns? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Can municipalities in the Peach State restrict your 2nd Amendment rights? The answer is, “No.” Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Georgia Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain how cities and counties in the state have very limited ability to set up their own rules regulating gun-owning citizens.  

The post In Georgia, Can Your Town Outlaw Your Guns? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Can municipalities in the Centennial State regulate your 2nd Amendment rights? The answer is “Yes, sort of.” Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Colorado Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards explain how cities and counties in the state can set up their own rules regulating gun-owning citizens.

The post Colorado: Can Your Town Outlaw Your Guns? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

In the Sunshine State, cities and counties generally may not regulate the ownership of or carry of firearms and ammunition, with a few exceptions. Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David Katz explain how “pre-emption” protects the rights of gun-owning citizens.

The post Florida: Can Your Town Outlaw Your Guns? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.