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A quick guide to senior self-defense, weapons of opportunity, and the laws in Virginia pertaining to the use of less than lethal weapons.

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Halloween is a night full of fun. Don't get tricked into a nightmare. Stay armed with the knowledge to keep you and your family safe.

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Deer hunting season is upon us. Don't fall prey to New Jersey hunting laws this season. Make sure you are armed and prepared before hit the open road.

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The following is a video transcript. Meet Your New Jersey Independent Program Attorney: Evan Nappen The front lines on the battle for gun rights are in New Jersey, and I aggressively fight them every day. I started out as just a gun enthusiast, enjoying my time shooting at the range. In college, I got my... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. New Jersey Is Still just as strict Today, I’d like to talk to you about non-lethal weapons. What non-lethal weapons can we carry for self-defense in New Jersey? The answer is very few. The only non-lethal weapon specifically authorized under New Jersey law is pepper spray; but only if... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. DON’T COME TO NEW JERSEY WITH A FIREARM Having practiced gun law in New Jersey for over 30 years, let me give you some advice if you are planning to come to New Jersey with a firearm: Don’t come to New Jersey. It’s that simple. If you bring your... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. In New Jersey, possession of a firearm or even an imitation firearm is strictly prohibited in school buildings and on school grounds. It doesn’t matter in New Jersey, under the law, if you have a license to carry or not. Even if you had one of those rare carry... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. What happens if you have a lost or stolen gun in New Jersey? If a firearm is lost or stolen, New Jersey mandates by law that you must report it within 36 hours to your local police department. If you don’t have a local police department, you need to... [Read More]

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Today I’d like to talk to you about carrying firearms during the summertime at outings and events in New Jersey. In New Jersey, very few people have a license to carry a handgun. As a matter of fact, in the state of 10 million people, I believe there’s slightly over 1,000 people who have a... [Read More]

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I’d like to talk about what do you do if you have an unruly or uninvited guest over to your house. What can you do in terms of use of force to eject such a person? In New Jersey, you can use physical force to get rid of such a person, to get them out... [Read More]

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Hi. Evan Nappen here, Independent Program Attorney from New Jersey for U.S. LawShield. Today, I want to talk about warning shots. Are warning shots ever advisable? Let me say this: I would advise against warning shots for a number of reasons. Any time you fire a gun you are responsible for that projectile, and if... [Read More]

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Evan Nappen, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield here. Today I want to talk about flying with guns in New Jersey. In New Jersey, there’s no exemption, per se, that allows you to bring your guns to the airport. I’ve had many cases where I’ve represented individuals who were charged with gun possession at the... [Read More]

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