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Two pro-gun pieces of legislation, SB140 and SB128, were scheduled to be heard by the state Senate Judiciary Committee today,  and the timing could not be more critical, following the tragic shooting at the Ft. Lauderdale airport in which a gunman removed a gun from his checked bag at baggage claim and began a killing spree that... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips: Earlier this week a good samaritan who possessed a CWFL came to the rescue of a Lee County deputy. This deputy had pulled over a suspect; and before the deputy could exit his vehicle, the suspect exited his, came and dragged the officer out of... [Read More]

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With the upcoming election, we at U.S. Law Shield thought it important to remind our members as to the laws in their state regarding firearms at polling places. We turned to U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips for his input. Here is what Phillips has to say: “Florida Statute 790.06(12)(a)(6) prohibits... [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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U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney James Phillips: Almost every single one of us have had the unfortunate pleasure of driving down the road only to look up in the rearview mirror and see those blue lights.  It’s a moment we all dread. Most CWFL holders, they find themselves in a dilemma on what should... [Read More]

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You find yourself in a situation where you have to call 9-1-1. When should you call? What do you do? What do you say? How do you respond to the operator? Independent Program Attorney James Phillips explains what happens, when you should call and what to say to the 9-1-1 operator. Remember, it is all recorded... [Read More]

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