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The law is very broad, widely interpreted and often misunderstood. Don’t find yourself in a situation where misinterpretation causes you to go from singing Auld Lang Syne to Jailhouse Rock. Watch Independent Program Attorney James Phillips share the top 5 gun law misconceptions in Florida. James Phillips: Over the last couple of years of answering U.S. LawShield members... [Read More]

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What comes to your mind when you think of first aid? Is it CPR? Or perhaps the Heimlich maneuver? Both are lifesaving skills that everyone should know. But have you ever thought about what happens when someone is bleeding out from a gunshot wound? If you were faced with this scenario would you know what... [Read More]

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At one time, everyone was a beginner with a gun. What advice did someone give you starting out? What did you learn from experience? Leave your advice and tips for new gun owners in the comments below. We’ll share the best advice in our newsletters and on social media.

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  Hurricanes Harvey and Irma wrought damage throughout the south recently, causing hundreds of thousands of homes to suffer water incursion from rain and floodwaters. And in the case of Hurricane Harvey, the flooding arose so quickly that most people did not have the opportunity to pack up their household belongings, including all their guns,... [Read More]

The post WERE YOUR GUNS OR AMMO SUBMERGED IN FLOOD WATERS? HERE’S WHAT TO DO AND NOT DO! appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Back to School As our kids get ready to go back to school, our Independent Program Attorney, Ed Riley explains the laws in Virginia regarding guns and schools.   Hi, Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for Virginia, and today we’re going to cover issues concerning Campus Carry on universities and lower schools, and... [Read More]

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Learn more about Sportsman Law with Texas LawShield at the Redneck Country Club Did you know that more than 16,000 violations are recorded by Texas Game Wardens every year? Mistakes in the woods and on water happen, and while unintentional, you could still be breaking the law. Learn more about sportsman law with Texas LawShield... [Read More]

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Members: We’d like to hear from you about the topic of gun education in public schools. Should your children be introduced to gun safety through educational programs held at the elementary, middle school, or high school levels? Or is this kind of instruction something you would rather reserve for yourself? “Gun education is currently not... [Read More]

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  One morning at 2:30 a.m., a Dallas-area homeowner was awakened by the noise of someone breaking into his house. The homeowner was confronted with a man attempting to rob him, and the homeowner responded by fatally shooting the home invader, telling the investigating officers it was done in self-defense. While it appears to be... [Read More]

The post The Criminal Justice System is Not for the Faint of Heart appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

When gun owners and shooters talk about the 21-foot rule, most are actually referring to the “Tueller Drill,” which was not a rule at all and which now confuses a lot of well-intentioned gun owners. What is the so-called “21-foot rule?” Where did it come from? What does it mean for the civilian gun owner? These questions... [Read More]

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Ruger has issued a wide recall of all Mark IV and 22/45 models because of a problem with the safety and sear and has told owners that the pistols should not be used. The company says on its website that any Mark IV pistol produced before June 1, 2017 has “the potential to discharge unintentionally if... [Read More]

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Ruger recently discovered that all Mark IV™ pistols (including 22/45™ models) manufactured prior to June 1, 2017 have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the safety is not utilized correctly. In particular, if the trigger is pulled while the safety lever is midway between the “safe” and “fire” positions (that is, the safety is not... [Read More]

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Hi, Kirk Evans here, President of Texas and U.S. Law Shield. The uncomfortable truth is that negligent or accidental discharges can and do happen. Over the years, our experience has shown that even the most well-trained, well-intentioned, and safety-conscious gun owners could fall victim to that momentarily lapse in attention, distraction, or even a freak... [Read More]

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