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The following is a video transcript. Suppose you’ve just been involved in a self-defense incident. You drew your weapon and fired a shot, wounding and potentially even killing your attacker. There is a body lying on the floor, and you need to get help fast. You grab the phone and dial 911… If you used... [Read More]

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It’s the start of a new year, but before we start preparing for those easy-to-break resolutions, I want to take a moment to reflect back on 2019… As a former Texas LawShield member, I know you’ve received the valuable legal content and empowering educational resources in the past, but you’re definitely missing out now that... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. The Fourth Amendment We have all heard of it, but what does it mean and how does it affect you? The language of the Fourth Amendment reads: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. What do you do if an ATF agent shows up to your home, flashes a badge, and demands to see what is inside your gun safe? What if they ask you for a specific firearm or a firearm component? Do you surrender it to them? Today we’re going to... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. 2018 has come and gone but has left us with many important reminders that every responsible gunowner must know. As Independent Program Attorneys for U.S. LawShield, we see a wide range of self-defense cases each year and wanted to share some of the lessons we have learned from three... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. It’s Saturday afternoon and the crowd noise from the football game broadcast is pumping through the surround sound. It’s so loud you almost miss the sound of your phone ringing, and Caller ID says it’s your local police department. You excuse yourself from the four-touchdown blowout unfolding in your... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. It happens more often than you would think: a law-abiding citizen heads into their local gun store to purchase a firearm, only to be told by the clerk that the NICS has flagged their name and denied their purchase. The person in this scenario has no criminal background and... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat: many of these social media outlets have become a common part of our daily lives. But can one of your simple social media posts be used against you in court; or worse, could it lead to your arrest? The quick answer is “yes.” Social media... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. This is a reenactment and dramatization of an actual member’s story. This video does not and is not intended to depict or replicate the actual persons, places, or circumstances involved in the incident. Kids always manage to find a way to get into trouble. However, in this member’s story,... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. You’ve recently had your eye on a new handgun, but it’s been a few years since your last firearms purchase. You go to your local gun store ready to make your purchase. You fill out the Form 4473, and the store clerk takes your ID to run the National... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Most of us have experienced being stopped by the police for some minor traffic violation, but what if you have your license or permit to carry a concealed handgun? Does this change how an officer handles the investigation? What about your firearm? Can they take your handgun from you... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. We live in a world of information and data, where our identities exist inside of databases. In many ways, this makes our lives easier. You can transfer money to or from your bank account in an instant. And you get that new jacket delivered to your front door by... [Read More]

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