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Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s recent battles against pro-gun bills prevailed this week when self-defense supporters in the General Assembly were shy of the votes needed to override his vetoes of the legislation. But legislators did block McAuliffe’s request to revive Virginia’s “One-Handgun-A-Month” rule. The House and Senate reconvened Wednesday, April 5 to consider overriding McAuliffe’s... [Read More]

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  It’s now up to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to decide whether licensed gun owners may carry concealed handguns on the state’s college campuses. Both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly closed out this year’s legislative session Thursday, March 30 in closed-door huddles, hammering out a compromise campus carry measure, formally known as House Bill... [Read More]

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In this interview with WBAP radio in Dallas, Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker of Walker & Byington discusses the differences between two Texas House bills that are vying to bring permitless carry to Texas. (Audio only).  

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The Associated Press is reporting that the Connecticut State Legislature is the weighing whether the state should become the first in the country to allow police to use drones outfitted with deadly weapons. The proposal starts by outlawing airborne weaponry in the hands of civilians, and then moves to establish guidelines, training, and warrant requirements... [Read More]

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  A bill reducing fees for License to Carry permits has been passed by the full Texas Senate. Senate Bill 16 is authored by state Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), and it would cut $100 off the initial cost for obtaining a handgun license. Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Gordon Cooper said, “State Senator Robert... [Read More]

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  The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed three self-defense bills, including one that would let college students carry weapons on campus to defend themselves against active shooters or other criminals. They are: House Bill 280, sponsored by State Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton. House Bill 292, sponsored by State Rep. Rick Jasperse, R-Jasper. House Bill... [Read More]

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      The Florida Senate has approved a bill clarifying that prosecutors, not the accused, have the burden of proof in pre-trial hearings for people seeking immunity through the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law. Senate Bill 128 passed Wednesday, March 15 on a 23-15 vote. Now the House is considering its version of the... [Read More]

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  Oklahoma House Bill 1803, which prohibits the expenditure of public monies to oppose rights protected by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, has passed out of the House Public Safety Committee by a vote of 7-6. U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles indicated this is a bill Members... [Read More]

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Two Pennsylvania legislators, claiming their state’s instant check system for gun purchases is redundant and expensive, have sponsored bills to get rid of it and save taxpayers about $6 million a year. House Bill 763 and Senate Bill 224 are pending in the judiciary committees of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Rep. Jason Ortitay and state... [Read More]

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  On Monday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, legislation to allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state that also has concealed carry laws, while abiding by that state’s laws. “This bill strengthens both the constitutional right of... [Read More]

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In the Commonwealth of Virginia, cities and counties may regulate where and how firearms and ammunition may be carried and used. Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Virginia Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley explain the details.  

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Can municipalities in the Peach State restrict your 2nd Amendment rights? The answer is, “No.” Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Georgia Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain how cities and counties in the state have very limited ability to set up their own rules regulating gun-owning citizens.  

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