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A quick guide to senior self-defense, weapons of opportunity, and the laws in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 Independent Program Attorney: Robert Trenkle My name is Robert Trenkle and I’m an Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield of North Carolina.  I graduated from the University of North Carolina Law School in 1986. Next, I went to Florida to work as a public defender, then a private... [Read More]

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  The following is a video transcript. I’m Mark Edwards, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield. Today, I will discuss the types of non-lethal weapons that you may carry in the State of North Carolina. #1: Pepper Spray Under North Carolina law, one of the only non-lethal weapons you may possess and legally conceal is... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. CAN I CARRY MY FIREARM DURING PICK UP AND DROP OFF? It’s that time of year again when students are returning back to school. If you’re a parent who drives your child to school, can you legally possess your gun while doing so? If you have a concealed carry... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Mark Edwards, Independent Program Attorney for North Carolina here. A number of members have asked me what they should do if they lose their firearm or if it is stolen from them. The simple answer is that you should contact your local police or sheriff’s department, depending on whether... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Alcohol and firearms are a dangerous mix Summer’s here with all the fun of barbecues and other outdoor activities. This is also a good time to look at the legalities of carrying to outdoor events and outings during summertime. North Carolina is an open carry state, so if you... [Read More]

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What do you do when an unruly party guest gets out of hand? Of course you can kick them out, but what if they won’t leave? What about someone who shows up on your property uninvited? These people are trespassers and North Carolina law protects your property rights by allowing you to decide who is... [Read More]

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Hello, everybody, Robert Trenkle back again. This month I want to talk about what to do if someone sees your concealed weapon in public and panics. Unfortunately, it’s still this case that some people react negatively, even though you are legally carrying your firearm. Private Property and your rights If you’re on a business property... [Read More]

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We’ve probably all seen it in movies and on television shows: the use of a warning shot to get the bad guys to back off. Seems like a good idea, right? In real life it isn’t. If you reasonably believe that someone intends to kill you or inflict deadly harm upon you, you can either... [Read More]

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We’re approaching the Summer, when many of us have vacation plans, so I want to talk about traveling by air with your firearm. North Carolina law prohibits carrying a firearm anywhere it is prohibited by Federal law. That includes areas of the airport controlled by security administered by the Federal Government. Let’s talk about transporting... [Read More]

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