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On May 4th, the House Conference Committee gave preliminary approval to House Bill 3098, legislation that would allow Oklahomans to openly carry guns without a license, training or background checks. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Jeff Coody, says he needs signatures from seven committee members in the House or Senate before a hearing can be... [Read More]

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On January 21, 2015, House Joint Resolution 1009 was introduced in the Oklahoma legislature to allow Oklahomans to vote to amend Section 26 of Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution, clarifying the manner in which citizens may keep and bear arms. The proposed amendment would read: Section 26. A. The fundamental right of each individual... [Read More]

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For our Law Shield members in various states, here’s a quick rundown of gun-related headlines from around the country: Planting Seeds of Guns Safety–and History (CO) State Supreme Court Lets Stand Ban on Guns in University Housing (FL) Gun Owners Dodge a Bullet! (GA) Governor Decides on Campus Carry Bill (GA) Governor Promises to Veto Constitutional Carry... [Read More]

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After weeks of speculation, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has reached a decision on House Bill 859, the campus carry bill that we have reported on in previous newsletters. Gov. Deal has chosen to veto the bill, so the proposed legislation will not become law. The measure would have allowed anyone 21 and over with a... [Read More]

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Gun shows in Oklahoma as we know them could become a thing of the past if SB1347 passes the legislature and gets signed into law. Apparently, the OKC Chamber is dancing to the political tune piped by Bloomberg and De Blasio et al, and trying to get gun shows kiboshed in Oklahoma. The Greater Oklahoma... [Read More]

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On April 27, 2016, Governor Mary Fallin signed into law Senate Bill 1159, the Knife Law Reform Bill. Under this new measure, a dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife and sword cane are removed from the items prohibited from carry in Oklahoma. On the day of the signing, U.S. Law Shield Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney Robert... [Read More]

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The last week of April saw significant activity in both the Missouri House and Senate regarding pro-gun and self-defense legislation this session. “Our state legislature has been quite pro-active in recognizing our basic right of self-defense and safeguarding our Second Amendment rights,” says Law Shield Missouri Independent Program Attorney Deborah Alessi. On April 27, 2016,... [Read More]

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Dear Members: U.S. Law Shield has received copies of the first-ever Florida Gun Law: Armed And Educated, a comprehensive handbook written to provide essential law every Florida gun owner needs to know! We are ready to ship books to members today! If you’re a U.S. Law Shield of Florida member, you need this book to gain a clear... [Read More]

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  Dear Members: U.S. Law Shield has received copies of the first-ever Pennsylvania Gun Law: Armed And Educated, a comprehensive handbook written to provide essential law every Pennsylvania gun owner needs to know! We are ready to ship books to members today! If you’re a U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania member, you need this book to gain a clear... [Read More]

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The 2016 Georgia General Assembly officially adjourned early Friday morning, March 25th, with several highly-anticipated pieces of legislation left on the table.  Under Georgia law, bills that have been introduced during the legislative session but not passed are not carried over to the 2017 session.  In effect, those bills are dead. One such bill that... [Read More]

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Democrat Governor Maggie Hassan has promised to veto House Bill 582 that has been passed by both the State’s House and Senate legislative bodies along party lines and sent to the Governor for signature on April 27, 2016. The proposed measure would allow a person to carry a loaded, concealed pistol or revolver without a... [Read More]

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The first of several pro-gun bills passed by the Legislature this session was signed by the Governor on April 7, 2016. The new legislation, SB1057, clarified the statute used by cities to ban the carrying of weapons on fairgrounds property during state fairs. Robert Robles, Oklahoma U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney, said, “In addition to... [Read More]

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