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  A viral social-media post is suggesting that it may be okay to shoot someone to defend a statue. Our Independent Program Attorneys beg to differ. Here is U.S. & Texas LawShield® Independent Attorney Edwin Walker’s response: Texas LawShield recently became aware of a viral Facebook post telling people they can shoot someone vandalizing a statute.... [Read More]

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  Earlier this year, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) signed House Bill 1249 into law, allowing concealed-carry permit holders to apply for and receive an “enhanced” concealed carry permit. The enhanced permit requires an additional eight hours of firearms training and allows the holder to legally carry a concealed firearm at airports, polling places, public... [Read More]

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In Louisiana, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s department, “which has an overwhelming number of applications from women wanting to take the self-defense courses being offered without charge, announced there will be other classes in the fall,” The Advocate reported.  These new fall offerings were in addition to the four courses the St. Tammany parish department... [Read More]

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  Country singer and “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery was stopped at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport when TSA agents discovered a loaded handgun in the singer’s carry-on bag. USA Today reported that “McCreery had tried to carry the gun through a passenger checkpoint before boarding a flight July 13. While McCreery has... [Read More]

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A federal lawsuit has been filed in Michigan, alleging that the state’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) violated the Second Amendment rights of potential foster parents. According to FoxNews.com, “Caseworkers from MDHHS and a county judge told William Johnson of Ontonagon, Mich., that he had to choose between his Second Amendment rights and... [Read More]

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Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise (R-1s Dist.) is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. It came as no surprise to his constituents back home that, even after he’d been shot by a gunman intent on a murderous rampage, Scalise neither blamed the firearm itself nor advocated for stricter gun control. On June 14, 2017, Scalise... [Read More]

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New York City arrests traveling people who bring guns to the city’s airport nearly every week–even when the person has a gun license from his or her state, notifies authorities about the gun, and follows TSA procedures for flying with it. Click to watch John Stossel interview people who were arrested and see him confront... [Read More]

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As back to school time approaches, our Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane explains the laws in Pennsylvania regarding guns and schools. Back to school Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane: Guns in school in Pennsylvania is a hot-ticket item. I mean everyone has their opinion about it. I’m here to tell you what the law is.... [Read More]

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  Edwin Walker, Independent Program Attorney for Texas Law Shield: Well, back-to-school time is almost here, so let’s talk a little bit about the relationship between schools and guns. I’m Edwin Walker, Independent Program Attorney for Texas Law Shield. As of August 1st, 2017, it will become legal for LTC holders to take their concealed... [Read More]

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The application of the state’s Campus Carry Law at community and junior colleges across Texas kicked off with a whimper—not a bang—on Tuesday (Aug. 1), to no surprise of TSRA Legislative Director Alice Tripp. “This effort started in 2007 and we’ve gone through four sessions of the Legislature and 10 public hearings,” said Tripp, who... [Read More]

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If you hate gun-free zones, you’ll be pleased to know a new batch of state firearm laws recently went into effect in Tennessee, and one result is that more public places than ever will likely be open to concealed carry. “Public facilities across Tennessee that have posted signs prohibiting firearms will now be required to install... [Read More]

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A Michigan state representative wants to make it legal for state residents with concealed-carry permits to protect themselves in many of the current “no carry zones” throughout the state. WLNS.com reported that State Representative Beau LaFave (R-District 108) has submitted legislation to expand concealed carry to colleges, hospitals, gambling casinos, daycare centers, schools, and sports... [Read More]

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