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Texas has restrictions on the sale, transfer, and possession of firearms that are separate and distinct from the federal restrictions. If a person runs afoul of the law, they could potentially face prosecution in both state and federal court. Here’s a primer from Chapter 6 of Texas Gun Law, Armed And Educated, that specifies our state’s disqualifications... [Read More]

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I would like to personally thank all of our Texas members and all of the facilities, instructors, ranges, and stores that have worked with us over the years. Thanks to you and all of your support in our home state, U.S. Law Shield (which operates outside Texas) is now available to the law-abiding gun owners... [Read More]

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Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Michele Byington gives gun owners a quick list of trick-and-treating do’s and don’ts for the spooky night on Monday.  

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  Texas and U.S. Law Shield’s series of Armed And Educated books are state-specific legal references — written in plain and understandable English — that contain critical information every gun owner should know: Where You Can And Cannot Possess A Firearm When You Can Legally Use A Firearm Numerous Examples Of How Gun Laws Impact Real... [Read More]

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Schools across Texas are beefing up security after another rash of threats on social media from accounts featuring creepy-looking clowns — which has prompted some Members to wonder what their self-defense options are if they’re confronted by one of these pranksters. The threats have been circulating nationwide on websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, prompting a... [Read More]

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In our Member Forums, “Neighbor” asked: Can you legally carry on your person or in a boat while at a park or on a lake that is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers? The TexasLawShield Administrator answered, “Unfortunately, each district has its own firearms policy; to carry on Army Corps of Engineers land will... [Read More]

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Texas is listed among the top states for lost and found guns, according to data from the National Crime Information Center. Last year the ATF found and traced more than 21,000 guns in Texas, with Houston leading the way with the most recovered firearms. That’s among the highest in the country partly because of size and population, but... [Read More]

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Dear Members and Friends: As the Texas summer winds down and the kids are heading back to school, we want all of our Members to know that we are working tirelessly to protect and educate gun owners across this great country, as well as here in our home state. In keeping with that mission, we are... [Read More]

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by Tony Pellecchia At a recent Texas Law Shield speaking engagement concerning how to protect yourself in a mass-shooting situation at a mall, school, or work, I was asked a question by a middle-aged woman: “I just got my handgun license. What kind of gun should I buy?” I answered her question with more questions: 1. Have you... [Read More]

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by Emily Taylor, Walker & Byington Texas Law Shield Members often ask us if a lawyer will come to the scene of an incident. The answer can be “Yes,” depending on the location and what’s transpired. But there’s often a very good legal reason not to have your lawyer at the scene. If the incident did not... [Read More]

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Catchy terms like “Stand Your Ground” and the “Castle Doctrine” remain common topics of dinner-table discussions because the media acts very authoritative when they glibly throw around those terms. However, these are not legal terms or standards when it comes to Texas law. You will not find the words “stand your ground” or “castle” anywhere... [Read More]

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Yesterday we asked about the different penalty levels of 30.06/30.07 signs; or how different locations can change the severity of a sign violation. It is a common saying amongst gun owners that we would rather be judged by twelve than carried by six; in other words, sometimes it’s better to duke it out in court... [Read More]

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