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  Georgia lawmakers have previously attempted to change the laws of the Peach State to allow the carrying of concealed firearms on campuses.  As recently as last year the legislature passed just such a bill only to have it vetoed by Governor Nathan Deal. Deal’s objected to the measure based on his belief that guns... [Read More]

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  Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” statute that has been around since 2005 allows residents to use deadly force in defense of their lives or property in certain instances—but with no obligation to retreat. Furthermore, the police can’t arrest someone who claims they feared for their life or that of others unless an investigation finds the... [Read More]

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  If you plan to make a gift of a firearm to a family member, close friend, or relative this season, there are right ways to do that — and some very wrong ways to transfer firearms to loved ones, say Texas & U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorneys. Ownership of a firearm has serious... [Read More]

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During the holidays, many people will be looking to travel this winter, driving across state lines to visit family and friends in other states. Whether you have a concealed carry license or not, if you will be traveling cross-country with your firearms, particularly through states that may not be as “firearms friendly” as your home... [Read More]

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  This holiday season many of our Members will be traveling to their local post office to send packages across the country to friends and loved ones, and it is important to know what the law says about carrying a firearm in your vehicle while visiting the post office. Gun owners are prohibited by federal... [Read More]

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  The Castle Doctrine is one of our most treasured protections here in the Lone Star State, but what happens when the government fails to respect our Castle Doctrine privilege? Here is a real client story from the Houston-based Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorneys at Walker & Byington that illustrates how your Castle Doctrine... [Read More]

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  Winter travel is mostly a joyless, gray experience, with snow delays and weather advisories that can leave you stranded. Compound these known problems with traveling with ungainly firearms — lots of big-game and waterfowling opportunities are hottest at the coldest time of the year — and you have a recipe for frustration, and worse.... [Read More]

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As we celebrate this Holiday Season, there are a lot of us who will be attending Christmas services, including some late-night services. Many will want to carry their handgun for protection, and we at Texas and U.S. Law Shield want to make certain that our members understand the laws of their states with regards to carrying... [Read More]

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State Rep. Jonathan Stickland has pre-filed a measure for the 2017 legislation session to bring Constitutional Carry to the Lone Star State — a bill which, if passed and signed into law, would make Texas the largest state with permitless carry. Under Stickland’s bill, titled the Texas Constitutional Carry Act, the framework for concealed-carry permits would disappear, allowing adults who... [Read More]

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  On December 19, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed Amended Substitute Senate Bill 199, which includes several pro-gun provisions that U.S. Law Shield of Ohio Members should enjoy. It will go into effect in 90 days. Sponsored by state Senator Joe Uecker (R-14), Sub. SB 199 would provide the following: Active-duty members of the military that... [Read More]

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As several states have approved marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has decided to tweak its Form 4473 to address this matter. Form 4473 is the form that must be filled out when a person purchases a firearm from a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder (such as... [Read More]

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