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You’ve undoubtedly heard the long-established phrase “wheels of justice.” Have you thought about the many moving (often slowly moving) parts of the criminal justice system? Specifically, the people who work for the system. Who are these people and what is their role? Do they have a political agenda? And, what do they think

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How could our freedoms have disappeared from the country? With just a governor’s signature, we've blinked and can find them gone.

The post Where Did Our Freedoms Go!?<br>(Part 2) A Governor’s Signature and Blink They’re Gone appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The frightening truth is that juries often deliberate around the quantity of shots fired and the time it takes one to defend themselves...

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“Our company’s mission is ‘Preserving Freedom For Good’ and when our members lawfully defend themselves, our program stands ready to defend them, without retainers, hourly fees, or caps on hours or dollars spent—simply put, we will do whatever it takes to defend our member,” says P.J. Hermosa, CEO of U.S. LawShield.  “We are a mission-driven organization focused on protecting the

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Mark your calendar! On Friday, August 14, 2020, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a three-year old ban on magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition, otherwise known as large-capacity magazines (LCM). This is a significant precedent in favor of gun rights and the right to self-defense.

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In our more than ten years representing U.S. & Texas LawShield members, we have had plenty of experience dealing with what people have done to make...

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What if you bought a gun in a private sale that turned out to be lost, stolen or used in a crime? Here's what an Independent Program Attorney had to say...

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What rights do you have to defend your property? This is a more complicated question than you might think. See what an Independent Program Attorney says...

The post Someone’s Stealing My Car! What can the Lawful Gunowner do? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Uttering "I'm sorry" after a self-defense scenario may seem normal but it can actually land you in legal trouble. Find out why...

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Over the past few days, we have heard the same question from our U.S. LawShield members, “Can I legally carry while wearing a mask?” The answer is, it depends on the state. Check out our 50 State Guide and take time to learn the law!

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The United Kingdom has some of the most restrictive gun laws. L learn the history of gun control laws across the pond...

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Imagine being pulled over and accused of being a convicted murderer by police. Read this to learn how to navigate the legal aftermath of a stolen identity.

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