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You may have watched the Guns in Georgia Bars and Restaurants video and had additional questions about how the state regulates the carry of firearms into establishments that sell alcohol. To learn more on the topic so you can stay legal while you carry, check out this excerpt from Georgia Gun Law, Armed And Educated: ————————————————– What is the... [Read More]

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In Part 1, Member Ambassador Sherry Hale explained how a Member went out to eat at a popular diner and was attacked in the parking lot. In Part 2 below, Matt Kilgo, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. Law Shield of Georgia, explains when you can legally defend yourself from an attacker. Also, click to find... [Read More]

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In the video below, watch Matt Kilgo, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. Law Shield of Georgia, discuss important legal considerations if you plan to carry firearms into establishments that serve alcohol.

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Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has signed a controversial “campus carry” bill, satisfied that it resolves the reasons he vetoed a similar measure last year. Deal, a term-limited Republican who plans to retire, signed House Bill 280 on Thursday, May 4. His signature drew praise from Second Amendment supporters seeking to enhance security for students, faculty,... [Read More]

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Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo reminds Members about tricky federal and state laws governing the carrying or transporting of firearms in and around schools. Just because summer is coming doesn’t change your legal responsibilities in these areas.    

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“Castle Doctrine” and “Stand Your Ground” are self-defense laws that protect you in your home, car, and out in public. To learn how the laws work, click to watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain the details. Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Laws in Georgia

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If someone steals your property, can you use force or deadly force to recover it? Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain how Georgians can legally respond.  

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Taking the family to a state or national park this summer? Then you need to know the rules about firearms carry at your destinations, in state or out of state. Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain various park rules controlling where you can — and definitely cannot — take your gun. And please... [Read More]

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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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U.S. Law Shield of Georgia Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo says that Members ask him all the time what they can legally do to repel or stop an attack. The answer, he says, is “It depends.” In the video below, he discusses the legal concepts of threat of force, force, and deadly force, and what the bad guy... [Read More]

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With the upcoming election, we at U.S. Law Shield thought it important to remind our members as to the laws in their state regarding firearms at polling places. We turned to U.S. Law Shield of Georgia Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo for his input. Here is what Kilgo has to say: “Firearms are generally excluded... [Read More]

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