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Pepper spray, although made from an item you can get in the produce section of your local grocer, is considered a weapon by most states, and is restricted to some extent in nearly all of them. Pepper spray causes temporary blindness, pain, breathing problems and panic.  However, when it’s used excessively, it can kill. Don’t... [Read More]

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A recent Texas Law Shield Facebook post regarding church carry caused quite a debate as to whether or not a person can legally carry in church. The short answer is: You can carry, unless you are given proper notice not to carry (written 30.06 signage, a business card with the 30.06 verbiage handed to you,... [Read More]

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In the accompanying video, U.S. Law Shield of Georgia Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo discusses when it is legal to pepper-spray someone; advises if  there is any criminal or civil liability for using pepper spray; considers whether some types of pepper spray are not legal; briefs you on specific laws regarding where pepper spray can or cannot be carried; advises you if a special... [Read More]

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Chelsea Clinton said at a recent event in Maryland that because Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away this year, gun-control forces now have an opportunity for their views to become permanent fixtures in the law. Chelsea Clinton said, “It matters to me that my mom also recognizes the role the Supreme Court has when... [Read More]

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In the accompanying video, U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips discusses when it is legal to pepper-spray someone; advises if there is any criminal or civil liability for using pepper spray; considers whether some types of pepper spray are not legal; briefs you on specific laws regarding where pepper spray can... [Read More]

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Dear Members: U.S. Law Shield has received copies of the first-ever Florida Gun Law: Armed And Educated, a comprehensive handbook written to provide essential law every Florida gun owner needs to know! We are ready to ship books to members today! If you’re a U.S. Law Shield of Florida member, you need this book to gain a clear... [Read More]

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Dennis R. Pratte, II, owner and business manager of Broadstone Security, LLC, that does business as NOVA Armory, has had enough. NOVA Armory opened its doors in March, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia, despite protests from various individuals and groups. The owner has sued 64 people, including elected officials, claiming that they conspired to destroy the... [Read More]

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In the accompanying video, U.S. Law Shield of Colorado Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards discusses when it is legal to pepper-spray someone; advises if there is any criminal liability for using pepper spray; considers whether some types of pepper spray are not legal; briefs you on specific laws regarding where pepper spray can or cannot... [Read More]

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Cosmo magazine recently kicked off a new anti-gun campaign with the article, “Why You Should Never Date a Gunsplainer” and an accompanying video that purported to show how guys who enjoy firearms ownership and use weren’t right for the Cosmo reader. In the video below, commentator Dana Loesch points out that the campaign defines gun owners as... [Read More]

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Democrat Governor Maggie Hassan has promised to veto House Bill 582 that has been passed by both the State’s House and Senate legislative bodies along party lines and sent to the Governor for signature on April 27, 2016. The proposed measure would allow a person to carry a loaded, concealed pistol or revolver without a... [Read More]

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According to a report in the International Business Times, a young dad in Australia has been charged with murder after he confronted an intruder inside his home. The father, Benjamin Batterham, 33, discovered convicted rapist Ricky Slater, 34, near his daughter’s room inside their family home in Newcastle, New South Wales, at 3.30 a.m., IBT reported. Batterham, along with... [Read More]

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Dear Members:   After more than a year of development and research and thousands of hours of time distilling law into a format specifically for gun owners, U.S. Law Shield will soon be shipping Pennsylvania Gun Law: Armed And Educated. It’s available for pre-order now!   This comprehensive handbook was written to provide essential law every Pennsylvania... [Read More]

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