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Dear Members: U.S. Law Shield has received copies of the first-ever Virginia Gun Law: Armed And Educated, a comprehensive handbook written to provide essential law every Virginia gun owner needs to know! We are ready to ship books to members today! If you’re a U.S. Law Shield of Virginia member, you need this book to gain a clear explanation... [Read More]

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  A decorated Marine veteran facing a mandatory three years behind bars on a gun charge in New Jersey will not be going to prison after all. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie stepped in and commuted Marine Sergeant Hisashi Pompey’s sentence earlier this month. Attorney Evan Nappen, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. Law Shield of... [Read More]

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A product that caused a lot of stir last year when the concept was initially floated—a “cellphone gun”—is available for pre-order. The cellphone look-a-like that transforms into a firearm raises a number of questions from concealed carriers, who first want to know: “Is it legal?” To get that and other questions answered, we picked up the phone and shot... [Read More]

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  Members, if you enjoy sharing experiences, images, and stories with other like-minded firearms folks, be sure to check out our U.S. Law Shield social-media outlets for legal insights, analysis, gun safety and use tips, and the wisdom of other U.S. Law Shield members who live the every-day-carry lifestyle. Like us on Facebook @USLawShield. Click here to see the page.

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  Members, if you enjoy sharing experiences, images, and stories with other like-minded firearms folks, be sure to check out our U.S. Law Shield social-media outlets for legal insights, analysis, gun safety and use tips, and the wisdom of other U.S. Law Shield members who live the every-day-carry lifestyle. Like us on Facebook @USLawShield. Click here to see the page.... [Read More]

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A Texas House committee has approved legislation that would allow handguns to be carried—concealed or in a holster—without a state-issued license. Also, the Texas Senate has passed SB 1408, a bill to allow first responders to conceal carry. The just-passed version of HB 1911’s permitless carry provisions approved by the House Homeland Security and Public... [Read More]

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      Carrying a pocket knife is as American as apple pie. We use a pocket knife to open packages, strip wires, even to eat an apple. In today’s world, we also depend on a folding knife to defend our lives, protect our pistol, and with a little training, hold off an aggressive crowd... [Read More]

The post Choosing a Defensive Pocket Knife: The #1 Most Important Consideration appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety showed that nearly 80% of drivers rated aggressive driving as a serious or extremely serious traffic safety problem. “However, many of the same people reported driving in ways that could be classified as aggressive,” according to AAA. If an angry driver threatens you, and you are... [Read More]

The post How to Win a Road-Rage Encounter—And Stay Out of Jail! appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  On March 31, the Houston Chronicle reported that a Spring man was arrested and charged with third-degree felony deadly conduct for allegedly firing shots “indiscriminately” at two men who were assaulting his wife at their home. What is  felony deadly conduct, and can that part of the law affect Members who get involved in a... [Read More]

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Nearly everybody is aware of the strict laws regulating the possession of firearms in California, and a group of gun-owners seeks to correct what they consider a violation of their Second Amendment rights by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. In California, applications to carry a concealed firearm are submitted to the county sheriff for... [Read More]

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If someone steals your property, can you use force or deadly force to recover it? Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain how Georgians can legally respond.  

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If someone steals your property, can you use force or deadly force to recover it? Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards explain how Coloradans can legally respond.  

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