News

Under Texas law, it is illegal to carry a firearm onto school premises or on the grounds where a school-sponsored activity is being conducted. The law defines the words “school premises” to only include a building or portion of a building. This does not include the sidewalks, fields, and parking lots around the school. This... [Read More]

The post Guns and School Zones: What is the Law? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Imagine you’re walking to your car after a late night movie, when a masked man with a knife jumps in front of you and demands money. As he creeps closer, you have to decide, hand over your wallet, draw your concealed pistol and protect yourself, or run away. Here are three critical stand your ground... [Read More]

The post 3 Critical Stand Your Ground Rules appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Protecting our children is the fundamental reason many of us own and carry our firearms. Securing those firearms in our homes is just as important as understanding how to use them in the outside world. Let’s take a look at the laws in your state regarding securing firearms from children. In Florida, the law says,... [Read More]

The post Children and Guns: What is the Law of Firearm Storage in Florida? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Going to work is an important part of everyone’s lives. Most civilian jobs do not normally entail carrying a firearm. A question we hear all the time is, “Can I carry my handgun at work?” The answer is best understood in two parts: Whether it’s a crime, and whether your employer can prohibit carrying, even... [Read More]

The post Can I Carry at Work in Florida? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Doug Richards here for U.S. LawShield of Colorado. I want to answer a question today that I get asked a lot, and that is whether or not you can bring your firearm to work (assuming that you have a CCW or a concealed carry license). Can I carry at work? The answer is generally “yes.”... [Read More]

The post Can I Carry at Work in Colorado? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Does the law of self-defense change depending upon whether it’s daytime or nighttime? Your right to self-defense is not affected in any way by the time of day the attack occurs. Remember, Virginia is a “stand your ground” state. What that means is as long as you didn’t start the fight, you have a right... [Read More]

The post Day and Night: Murder or Self-Defense in Virginia? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Is there any sort of special outcome or difference with your right of self-defense if it is daytime or nighttime? All things being equal, the same facts involved, it shouldn’t matter, daytime versus nighttime. It still goes into that totality of the circumstances evaluation. That comes down to, under the totality of the circumstances, is... [Read More]

The post Day and Night: Murder or Self-Defense in Pennsylvania? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Can you carry a firearm at work? What are the rules in Georgia about possessing a firearm in your place of employment? Do you have to have a weapons carry license? Can you carry without a license? Is there a difference between a government employer or a private employer? Do signs restrict you properly? Can... [Read More]

The post Can I Carry at Work in Georgia? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Most of us go to work as part of our daily routine, whether it’s Monday through Friday or on the weekends. We travel to work, we come home from work, but we want to make sure that we feel safe while we’re at work. The question arises as to whether or not we can carry... [Read More]

The post Can I Carry at Work in Missouri? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Protecting our children is the fundamental reason many of us own and carry our firearms. Securing those firearms in our homes is just as important as understanding how to use them in the outside world. Let’s take a look at the laws in your state regarding securing firearms from children. Can you get in trouble... [Read More]

The post Children and Guns: What is the Law of Firearm Storage in Colorado? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Protecting our children is the fundamental reason many of us own and carry our firearms. Securing those firearms in our homes is just as important as understanding how to use them in the outside world. Let’s take a look at the laws in your state regarding securing firearms from children. Many states have laws that... [Read More]

The post Children and Guns: What is the Law of Firearm Storage in Missouri? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Protecting our children is the fundamental reason many of us own and carry our firearms. Securing those firearms in our homes is just as important as understanding how to use them in the outside world. Let’s take a look at the laws in your state regarding securing firearms from children. What is the law on... [Read More]

The post Children and Guns: What is the Law of Firearm Storage in Georgia? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.