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Following the override last month of a gubernatorial veto of sweeping gun law changes in Missouri, a provision of the law is set to go into effect today, which is 30 days after the override. Under the new provisions of the “Stand Your Ground Law,” you have no duty to retreat, and you have the right... [Read More]

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You come home and catch a burglar fleeing your home with your property in hand. · Can you use deadly force to stop them? · What if you do not see any of your property in their possession? · Does it make a difference if it is night versus daytime? · What if it’s your... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield of Colorado has scheduled an event for tomorrow where members can get copies of Colorado Gun Law: Armed and Educated signed by two of the attorneys who wrote the book. We also have two other dates on June 12 and June 25 where at least one of the attorneys will be available to sign books. Douglas... [Read More]

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Any person accused of committing a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Therefore, a person charged with a crime should not be denied freedom unless there is a good reason. When a person is arrested, they ordinarily have a right to seek temporary release from custody through a process... [Read More]

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  U.S. Law Shield members should take a look at a free service we offer that could be your lifeline when you’re caught up in the legal system. The Legal Emergency Plan was created after seeing even the most-trained law-abiding members being isolated and unable to access the help they need during a stressful event. Remember,... [Read More]

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In a defeat for the gun-rights group Florida Carry Inc., the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, declined to take up a dispute about whether guns should be allowed in the University of Florida housing. Last October, the 1st District Court of Appeal upheld a ban on firearms in residence halls and other... [Read More]

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Pepper spray, although made from an item you can get in the produce section of your local grocer, is considered a weapon by most states, and is restricted to some extent in nearly all of them. Pepper spray causes temporary blindness, pain, breathing problems and panic.  However, when it’s used excessively, it can kill. Don’t... [Read More]

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In the accompanying video, U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips discusses when it is legal to pepper-spray someone; advises if there is any criminal or civil liability for using pepper spray; considers whether some types of pepper spray are not legal; briefs you on specific laws regarding where pepper spray can... [Read More]

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In the accompanying video, U.S. Law Shield of Colorado Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards discusses when it is legal to pepper-spray someone; advises if there is any criminal liability for using pepper spray; considers whether some types of pepper spray are not legal; briefs you on specific laws regarding where pepper spray can or cannot... [Read More]

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Students at Craver Middle School in Colorado City spent three days in March learning everything about safely handling guns—where they’ve come from, why we have them, and how to shoot them, as well as a thing or two about the American Revolutionary War. It’s the third consecutive year that Project Appleseed has reached out to... [Read More]

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In the accompanying video, U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane discusses when it is legal to pepper-spray someone; advises if  there is any criminal liability for using pepper spray; considers whether some types of pepper spray are not legal; briefs you on specific laws regarding where pepper spray can or cannot be carried; advises you if a special license... [Read More]

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The 2016 Georgia General Assembly officially adjourned early Friday morning, March 25th, with several highly-anticipated pieces of legislation left on the table.  Under Georgia law, bills that have been introduced during the legislative session but not passed are not carried over to the 2017 session.  In effect, those bills are dead. One such bill that... [Read More]

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