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Going to work is an important part of everyone’s lives, and while most civilian jobs do not normally involve 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 if not, whether your employer... [Read More]

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We all know that nighttime can be scary. In some states, daytime can affect whether or not your use of deadly force is justified.  In Texas, the use of deadly force is not controlled solely by the rising and setting of the sun. You can use deadly force in one of those locations subject to... [Read More]

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Summer is in full swing and many members are taking vacations. While looking for a place to stay, many are turning to Airbnb as an alternative to hotels. But a question has risen—can an AirBnB owner prohibit my gun? Watch Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker explain the law in Texas. You may be thinking that... [Read More]

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It seems like every few months there is another story in the news about a politician or organization calling for the repeal of “Stand Your Ground” laws. A recent real-life situation demonstrates how precarious your right to self-defense can be without these essential protections. Imagine a world where the decision to save your own life... [Read More]

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On Tuesday, June 26, voters in Oklahoma overwhelming voted 56 percent to 43 percent in support of State Question 788, the ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for medical use. As a reminder, we previously reported on the legal implications to gun owners that obtain a permit to use medical marijuana. While marijuana may have some... [Read More]

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One Pennsylvania lawmaker is making it his mission to derail two pieces of legislation proposed in the Pennsylvania Legislature that he believes infringe on the rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment, even if it meant taking extreme measures. “We’re going to do every single thing that we can do to stop the folks in the... [Read More]

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Gun rights activists have filed lawsuits against the city of Columbus regarding Ohio gun regulations. City leaders approved a broad package of regulations that made carrying a firearm after suffering a disability a misdemeanor and prohibited the brandishing of imitation firearms in public. The city also has approved the banning of so-called “rate-of-fire firearms enhancers,”... [Read More]

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Should hunting and fishing be constitutionally guaranteed rights? Both houses of the North Carolina General Assembly think so. On June 25, Senate Bill 677 was passed 92-23 by the North Carolina House. The bill had previously passed 44-4 in the Senate.  The amendment will now be on the ballot in November for North Carolina voters... [Read More]

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With the announcement by Justice Anthony Kennedy that he will retire after serving on the U.S. Supreme Court for thirty years, years of uncertainty on how the nation’s highest court might decide cases involving the Second Amendment may soon become more clear. Justice Kennedy has long been considered a ‘swing vote’ on the court, having... [Read More]

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Culpable mental states are one of the most important parts of the functioning of criminal law. Though this topic digs into some complex legal theory and wordy definitions, understanding culpable mental states is essential to understanding criminal law as a whole. Imagine a man is playing with his kids in his backyard at a family... [Read More]

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After the recent school shootings in Parkland, Florida, and Santa Fe, Texas, Texas school districts are putting a major focus on increased school safety procedures during the summer break. One option many districts are turning to is arming teachers. Back in 2013, Texas enacted its Protection of Children Act Program that allows individual school districts... [Read More]

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  Federal Bureau of Investigation Sued for Denying Americans’ Right to Bear Arms   The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Attorney General, et al. have been served with a lawsuit according to a press release dated June 5th, 2018. The lawsuit alleges that the FBI actively refused to process background check appeals for... [Read More]

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