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The following is a video transcript. As we enter into the fall and the holidays approach, there’s a lot to look forward to. However, with the holidays can also come some mischief–pumpkin smashing, destruction of decorations. What are your rights as a citizen to protect your property? Now, in Missouri, the law does not authorize... [Read More]

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Video Transcript. Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana have been spreading across the states, leading to increased struggles between state and federal legislation. But what does this mean for responsible gun owners? U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney, John Schleiffarth, breaks down the latest in Missouri law for marijuana use in regards to possessing and owning... [Read More]

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I often get questions about the use of force against dogs. If a dog approaches you, teeth bared, snarling, angry, can you use force against that dog? Under Missouri law, you may be justified in doing so. If you are in reasonable apprehension of imminent harm, then you may be justified in using deadly force... [Read More]

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Inherited firearms are an interesting topic of law in Missouri. Inherited firearms do not have to be registered. In Missouri, private firearm transfers do not require registration, and if the transfer is taking place because someone has died and they’ve left their guns to you, there’s no reason you have to go and register those... [Read More]

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Let’s cover the basics of purchasing and possessing a firearm in the State of Missouri. In order to purchase a handgun in the State of Missouri, you have to be at least 21 years old if you’re purchasing from a licensed dealer. That’s because of a federal law that requires you to be 21. You... [Read More]

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Choice of ammunition is important. You certainly don’t want to go to jail because you choose the wrong ammunition. There’s a couple of types of ammunition that are prohibited. First, under federal law, certain types of armor-piercing ammunition are prohibited and that includes within the State of Missouri. Prohibited Ammunition Now, what does Missouri prohibit?... [Read More]

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Going into this next year, there are no new laws that will affect your right to carry in Missouri. There is a bill in the House of Representatives that has gained some traction. It proposes a law that would allow citizens to have a locked firearm in their trunk, and they would have a right... [Read More]

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Missouri has a law that allows citizens to defend themselves in public areas. There is not a duty to retreat. Sometimes referred to as a Stand Your Ground law, in Missouri, if you have a legal right to be in a location, then you also have a right to protect yourself if you’re in imminent... [Read More]

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Under Missouri law, it’s not legal to carry a gun onto a school campus. That includes colleges and secondary education. Now, what if you’re picking up your kids, and you have a firearm in your car? If you have a firearm in your car, you can drive onto school property as long as you don’t... [Read More]

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Most of us go to work as part of our daily routine, whether it’s Monday through Friday or on the weekends. We travel to work, we come home from work, but we want to make sure that we feel safe while we’re at work. The question arises as to whether or not we can carry... [Read More]

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Protecting our children is the fundamental reason many of us own and carry our firearms. Securing those firearms in our homes is just as important as understanding how to use them in the outside world. Let’s take a look at the laws in your state regarding securing firearms from children. Many states have laws that... [Read More]

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We all know that nighttime can be scary. In some states the time of day can affect your rights to use a firearm in self-defense. Missouri is not one of those states. Day or night, the law remains the same in Missouri as to when you can use self-defense. If you are faced with an... [Read More]

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