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You might have read some articles or seen headlines about a court upholding a ban on “assault rifles,” including the AR-15. Independent Program Attorneys at the law firm of Walker & Byington, PLLC have received many questions from Members concerned that this ruling has made the AR-15 (and similar semi-automatic firearms) illegal “assault weapons” everywhere in the... [Read More]

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    In the Sooner State, cities and counties may not regulate the ownership of or carry of firearms and ammunition. Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles explain how “pre-emption” protects the rights of gun-owning citizens.      

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  The New Hampshire state motto “Live Free or Die” got a boost last week when Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law a bill that lifts licensing requirements to carry a concealed firearm in the Granite State. Senate Bill 12, considered a “Constitutional Carry” law by its backers, made New Hampshire the 12th state not to... [Read More]

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The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that restrictions on Florida doctors talking to patients about gun safety were a violation of the doctors’ First Amendment’s right to free speech. The court said a patient who doesn’t want to be questioned about gun ownership can easily find another doctor. U.S. Law Shield of... [Read More]

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During a conversation with Mark Levin at the recently concluded 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blasted a February 4th Circuit Court decision upholding a Maryland “assault weapon” ban, saying the decision was “nuts.” Speaking with Conservative Review Editor-in-Chief Mark Levin, the Texas senator said, “The Fourth Circuit used to... [Read More]

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In the Lone Star State, cities and counties generally may not regulate the ownership or carry of firearms, ammunition, and knives — with a couple of pretty important exceptions. Click the video link above to watch Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker of Walker & Byington in Houston tell you how to stay legal in the great state of... [Read More]

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Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor discusses the intricacies of the law of self defense in Texas when people are doing bad things at night. Does darkness expand your ability to protect yourself and your property?  

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  The U.S. Senate (57-43) and the U.S. House of Representatives (235-180) have both passed H.J.Res.40, important gun-owners’ rights legislation that now heads to President Donald Trump. The measure would block the implementation of an Obama-era rule under which the Social Security Administration (SSA) would report the names of tens of thousands of beneficiaries annually... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield of Colorado Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards says that Members ask him all the time what they can legally do to repel an attack. The answer, he says, is based on specific facts that differ from situation to situation. He also notes that “rarely” will threats alone allow you to respond with... [Read More]

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  U.S. Law Shield of Virginia Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley says that Members ask him all the time how much force they can use to repel an attack. The answer, he says, is “reasonable force.” He also notes that Virginia is a stand-your-ground state, with one major exception. Click the video below to hear his “must-know” advice.... [Read More]

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  U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane says that you can respond to a verbal threat with self-defense measures — but there are important considerations to know about. Click to hear his “must-know” advice.  

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  U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles says that you can respond to a threat with force or deadly force — but with important limitations you must know about. Click the video below to hear those crucial limitations.  

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