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DOUG RICHARDS: There’s always a moment at the beginning of a case where I have to explain to a client that the collateral consequences to being arrested and to being on bond. And any sort of case where there’s a firearm involved, the first question is, Well, when can I get my gun back? And... [Read More]

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  ROBERT ROBLES: And I’d like to talk to you today about restraining orders that might be issued against you and VPOs, which are called victim’s protection orders. If you will give me a second, the difference between the two is a temporary restraining order is issued in the context of a divorce proceeding or... [Read More]

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One of the questions that is often asked of our attorneys is what happens to a person’s gun rights if a protective order is issued. We turned to Deborah Alessi, an attorney in Missouri for an explanation. Following is Alessi’s analysis on the types of orders available in Missouri and how they can affect your... [Read More]

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  MATT KILGO: The issue today is on temporary protective orders. Can the temporary protective order infringe your Second Amendment right to possess firearms? Well, let’s first talk about two different types of orders. We need to talk about divorce action restraining orders and family violence protective orders. Generally under divorce action restraining orders, your... [Read More]

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  Whenever a critical event happens, we seldom rise to the occasion but instead fall back on our training. While it’s common sense to train our skills at the range, seldom do we practice what to do after bang as much as we practice what to do before bang. With this in mind, here is a five-point mental training list... [Read More]

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Schools across the country are beefing up security after another rash of threats on social media from accounts featuring creepy-looking clowns — which has prompted some Members to wonder what their self-defense options are if they’re confronted by one of these pranksters. The threats have been circulating nationwide on websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, prompting a... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips: If you are served with an injunction for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence or sexual violence, it’s very important you pay close attention to the paperwork. One of two things may have occurred. One, the court could have entered a temporary injunction. And if they did, they will outline the... [Read More]

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  Texas and U.S. Law Shield’s series of Armed And Educated books are state-specific legal references — written in plain and understandable English — that contain critical information every gun owner should know: Where You Can And Cannot Possess A Firearm When You Can Legally Use A Firearm Numerous Examples Of How Gun Laws Impact Real... [Read More]

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T. Edwin Walker, an attorney at the law firm of Walker & Byington, explains how gun owners can get into Federal trouble if they’re covered by a protective order and even inadvertently possess a firearm. How does Texas family law affect your gun rights? Family cases are tough emotional legal controversies that sadly have become... [Read More]

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If your governor declares a state of emergency or orders a mandatory evacuation, do you know what that means regarding your rights to carry or transport your firearms? We turned to our U. S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David Katz for his advice to those caught in the impending wake of Hurricane Matthew. Here... [Read More]

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Schools across Texas are beefing up security after another rash of threats on social media from accounts featuring creepy-looking clowns — which has prompted some Members to wonder what their self-defense options are if they’re confronted by one of these pranksters. The threats have been circulating nationwide on websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, prompting a... [Read More]

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Gun control advocates and politicians regularly tout the need for gun sales background checks as a way to stem “increased gun violence” in America. But is their argument logical? In the vice presidential debate on October 4, Democrat Tim Kaine reiterated the party line, stating “we need to close gaps in the background check system,”... [Read More]

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