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The Oklahoma legislature voted on May 2, 2018,to expand gun rights for every legal gun owner in the state. SB 1212 will allow anyone who meets the following criteria to now carry a legal firearm either open or concealed, loaded or unloaded without a license in the State of Oklahoma: •  21 years of age or... [Read More]

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In our last newsletter, you heard from Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker on what was legal and not legal to add to your gun under federal. This newsletter Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles is here to tell you what attachments are legal and not legal to add to your firearm under state law. 

The post How to Trick Out Your Gun and Not Land in Jail – Oklahoma appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

In our last newsletter, we shared three real-life stories of people fighting off a wild bear attack. These scenarios beg the question: How can a person legally defend themselves against an attacking animal? We asked your Independent Program Attorney to answer this question for you, so you will know what to do if you are... [Read More]

The post The Animals Aren’t the Only Thing to Fear, Know the Law to Survive an Animal Attack – Oklahoma appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

In Part I, we saw the actions Clint took to defend his dog from being killed by the neighborhood stray. Now, in Part II you will learn if his actions followed the law. Watch Independent Program Attorney Zack Simmons teach you the law, so you will know what to do if you find yourself in... [Read More]

The post I Defended My Loved One—My Pet Part 2 – Oklahoma appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Spring Break is here, and everyone is thawing out after a long winter. Before you take part in the festivities watch Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles instruct you on the law before you walk into a restaurant or bar with your firearm. Bars and liquor stores are lumped into a class of businesses whose primary purpose is... [Read More]

The post The Restaurant Has a Bar. Can I Carry? Oklahoma appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Sexual assault stories have dominated the news recently, and we have received many questions about defending others against sexual assault and rape. We reached out to Independent Program Attorney Zack Simmons to get the answers to your legal questions on defending a third party against rape and sexual assault. Zack Simmons: In my teachings with... [Read More]

The post “Help! Rape!” Using Deadly Force to Defend a Third Party – Oklahoma appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Every responsible gun owner knows they have a responsibility to maintain and properly store their firearms. Watch Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles explain the law and the potential liability you could face if a child or felon gets their hands on a gun. 

The post Kids, Felons, & Storing My Firearms: What’s My Liability? – Oklahoma appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

If you ever encounter a situation where you have to stop and render aid to another person do you know what liability you may face? Watch Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles teach you the law so you won’t have to hesitate when it comes to saving a life. Sherry Hale: We have all been there.... [Read More]

The post Can I Be Sued? – Good Samaritan Laws – Oklahoma appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The law is very broad, widely interpreted and often misunderstood. Don’t find yourself in a situation where misinterpretation causes you to go from singing Auld Lang Syne to Jailhouse Rock. Watch Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles share the top 5 self-defense laws most often misunderstood in Oklahoma.

The post Top 5 Gun Law Misconceptions Every Gun Owner Needs to Know – Oklahoma appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

What type of ammo is prohibited in the state of Oklahoma? Federal and State law prohibit armor-piercing ammunition in handguns. Armor piercing ammunition is A projectile or projectile core which may be used in a handgun and which is constructed entirely (excluding the presence of traces of other substances) from one or a combination of... [Read More]

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Do you have the question can I gift a gun for the holidays? Watch Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles teach what you need to know before you buy. Robert: Hello this is Robert Robles. Attorney for U.S. LawShield in the state of Oklahoma, and I would like to talk to you about giving or gifting... [Read More]

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As you saw in Rear-Ended, Then Defended Part 1, no one was hurt, and our member Jeremy was neither arrested nor charged. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. In Part 2, we will dive deeper into the law, where Independent Program Attorneys will explain the road rage self-defense laws from your state. Watch the video... [Read More]

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