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In some states, municipal and county governments have lawful authority to impose additional regulations on an individual’s right to bear arms and defend themselves.  However, Article II, § 6 of the New Mexico State Constitution reads, in pertinent part: “No municipality or county shall regulate, in any way, an incident of the right

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Many concerned law-abiding gun owners, especially those who live in the city, desire the lawful ability to carry a handgun for self-protection in New Jersey. The two most populated cities in New Jersey are Newark and Jersey City.  Unfortunately, it is virtually impossible for an honest citizen to obtain a carry permit anywhere

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Although firearm laws are the same throughout the state, if you are in Orlando, there are some special areas of concern we want to focus on in this article. Orlando is home to not one, but three of the world’s largest theme parks, many hotels, restaurants, night clubs, bars and other tourist attractions.

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California is renowned for its strict and uncompromising firearm laws. Indeed, some have quipped that there is a special door at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for filing challenges to gun law restrictions. Cities and municipalities in California, likewise, have the ability to regulate firearms and Los Angeles is no different. In

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Colorado state law generally governs a person’s ability to lawfully defend themselves, and while Colorado’s largest city presents some minor distinctions, it is generally in keeping with state law. For many years, Denver differed from most parts of Colorado in that in that Denver prohibited the possessing or carrying firearms deemed to be

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The frightening truth is that juries often deliberate around the quantity of shots fired and the time it takes one to defend themselves...

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The secret is out: The Lone Start State is a great place to live. One of the best things about Texas is the amount of freedom law-abiding gun owners enjoy every day.

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School is back in session! However, this school year has started off quite differently than in years past due to the COVID-19 pandemic...

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Mark your calendar! On Friday, August 14, 2020, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a three-year old ban on magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition, otherwise known as large-capacity magazines (LCM). This is a significant precedent in favor of gun rights and the right to self-defense.

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In our more than ten years representing U.S. & Texas LawShield members, we have had plenty of experience dealing with what people have done to make...

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The start of the school year in Texas brings with it a host of new challenges in the wake of a global pandemic and civil unrest. This time has brought...

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Michigan’s laws generally favor one’s ability to use force in self-defense under certain circumstances. Surprisingly, the words “force,” “deadly force,” and “non-deadly force”...

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