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Hi, Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney from Virginia. Warning shots: are they ever a good idea? What is a Warning Shot? A warning shot is an intentional gunshot often made with the firearm pointed in the air or at the ground with the intent not to harm, but to subdue or scare off... [Read More]

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“You have the right to remain silent.” “Anything you say can be used against you in court.” “You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before questioning.” “You have the right to have a lawyer with you during questioning.” “If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before... [Read More]

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On Friday, April 12, 2019, Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 1177. The gun control legislation previously passed by just one vote in the Senate on March 28th, 2019 and was voted in by the House of Representatives on April 1st, 2019 (available to read here). Under this law, a family member could... [Read More]

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The deadline redefining machineguns to include bump-stock style devices has arrived, and federal courts have not intervened. On March 25, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied a request that would have prevented the new ATF Final Rule, also known as the “bump stock ban,” from going into effect. The... [Read More]

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I want to go over a few things today related to carrying a firearm inside of a religious institution. Now, this serves as a blanket set of advice for any sort of church, synagogue, mosque, or wherever you go to pray. Carrying on Church Property In Colorado, we treat a religious institution as private property.... [Read More]

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In order to determine whether or not a group of CWFL holders can join together to act as voluntary, uncompensated organized security for a religious organization, we first need to determine if a CWFL holder can even carry a weapon at the institution. There is no law in Florida prohibiting the carry of a firearm... [Read More]

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Carrying in Places of Worship Georgia law forbids possession of firearms in certain locations. The statute we will be addressing is Official Code of Georgia 16-11-127. One of the locations where carry is prohibited is in a place of worship, meaning you cannot carry there to protect yourself, your family, or anyone else unless the... [Read More]

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Can you protect yourself or others with a firearm in church? Missouri law has a specific set of rules that apply to firearms in churches. Permission Required The general rule is this: you need permission from the governing body of the church in order to legally carry a firearm in church. The governing body of... [Read More]

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I’m here today to talk to you about your house of worship and guns. The question is can you protect yourself or can the house of worship, whether it’s a church, a temple, a mosque, etc. Carrying in a Place of Worship Can you protect yourself and/or your house of worship in New Jersey? Basically,... [Read More]

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Hi, Mark Edwards here. This month, I’ll address the rights of gun owners to carry firearms in places of worship. Over the past several years, there have been many high-profile shootings of members in their place of worship. Legal or Illegal? So the question arises, can a person legally carry a firearm into a place... [Read More]

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Permission Required Guns in churches. Is it legal?  Yes, it is absolutely legal for religious organizations to institute such rules and guidelines to allow guns in places of worship. Of course, we all know that churches are on that list of prohibited places that even with a concealed handgun license, you are prohibited from carrying... [Read More]

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I’d like to talk to you today about carrying your gun in a church. As of November 1, 2018, guns in churches are now protected under the Castle Doctrine. The Castle Doctrine Everybody knows about the Castle Doctrine—that it has an immunity aspect and protection. It has a presumption of fear of death or grievous... [Read More]

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