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I’m here today to talk to you about your house of worship and guns. The question is can you protect yourself or can the house of worship, whether it’s a church, a temple, a mosque, etc. Carrying in a Place of Worship Can you protect yourself and/or your house of worship in New Jersey? Basically,... [Read More]

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New Jersey allows for self-defense, but as you can well imagine, it’s a bit complex, and I want to give you some of the basics. Use of Force In order to understand that, you first have to understand the basic number-one concept in New Jersey self-defense law: you must reasonably believe your use of force... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Today I want to talk to you about expungement in New Jersey: clearing your record. You know, New Jersey has a lot of lousy gun laws, but one thing New Jersey has that is actually good are its expungement laws. You can get certain convictions and arrests expunged, and... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Carrying at Sporting Events Today, I’d like to talk to you about possessing firearms or carrying firearms in educational institutions and/or at sporting events—particularly sporting events at an educational institution (or even those not at an educational institution). If you do not have a carry license—particularly for a handgun—then... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I’d like to discuss with you the importance of documenting your firearms. What I’m talking about here is documenting your firearms for yourself and also what your obligations are under the law. Registration of firearms—particularly handguns—occurs when you acquire a handgun in New Jersey from a dealer. Or in... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. My name is Evan Nappen and I am a U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for New Jersey. I’m here today to talk to you about some of the myths of New Jersey gun law. Myth Number One: New Jersey gun laws help fight crime. One of the key myths under... [Read More]

The post 3 Gun Law Myths…BUSTED! | New Jersey appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The following is a video transcript. Evan Nappen here: U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for New Jersey. Today I’d like to talk to you about self-defense—particularly when it comes to defending third persons. In New Jersey, self-defense (particularly the use of deadly force) is difficult, if not impossible, outside of your home because New Jersey... [Read More]

The post Attention Good Samaritans: Be Careful Who You Save | New Jersey appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Florida and New Jersey Members: Bump stocks are already illegal under state law. For more information, please call U.S. LawShield and ask to speak to your Independent Program Attorney.   The following is a video transcript. Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has just signed a national ban on bump stocks, expected to go into effect... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. With New Year’s coming up, you may want to be celebrating (and I love a good New Year’s party as much as the next guy) but I want to advise you, do not involve firearms in your New Year’s celebration, unless we’re talking about going to the range during... [Read More]

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What to Expect & How to Protect Yourself from the New Jersey Murphy Magazine Ban By U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney Evan F. Nappen The Murphy Magazine Ban WILL be enforced. It is only a question of what degree it will be enforced against honest gun owners. “The New Jersey State Police corresponded with Breitbart... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. My name is Evan Nappen, and I am an attorney. For the past 30 years, my practice has focused on New Jersey Gun Law, and I have written five books on Jersey gun law. I am considered one of the authorities on the subject of gun laws in New... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. One of the issues that comes up, particularly getting closer to the holidays, is this: How do you deal with your firearms in your home when friends and relatives come visiting? Gun Storage and Minors Well, one thing you need to know for sure is that New Jersey does... [Read More]

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