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  If I have a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry a Firearm (LTCF), may I legally carry a loaded firearm on my ATV or Snowmobile in Pennsylvania for self-defense purposes? At first glance, it may seem like this is a quick post in that the answer is: “no.” This would be misleading and almost completely... [Read More]

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Taking the family to a state or national park this summer? Then you need to know the rules about firearms carry at your destinations, in state or out of state. Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane explain various park rules controlling where you can — and definitely cannot — take your gun. And please... [Read More]

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Two Pennsylvania legislators, claiming their state’s instant check system for gun purchases is redundant and expensive, have sponsored bills to get rid of it and save taxpayers about $6 million a year. House Bill 763 and Senate Bill 224 are pending in the judiciary committees of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Rep. Jason Ortitay and state... [Read More]

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In the Keystone State, cities and counties are very limited in how they can regulate the ownership of or carry of firearms and ammunition. Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane explain how “pre-emption” protects the rights of gun-owning citizens.

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There is a “new” case that came out that is making its way around the internet. It is the case of Commonwealth v. Goslin. Perhaps you’ve heard about it, maybe you’ve read it. If you haven’t read it yet, you should. You can find the text here. To me, this case creates more questions than it does... [Read More]

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  U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane says that you can respond to a verbal threat with self-defense measures — but there are important considerations to know about. Click to hear his “must-know” advice.  

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  Every Member has to make the decision to intervene in a fight — or not — based on a host of tactical and safety issues. Member Ambassador Sherry Hale interviews U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane to learn how Good Samaritans can stay out of legal trouble if faced with... [Read More]

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  U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane explains to Members what they should do if they unintentionally fire a weapon.

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  Sherry Hale, Member Ambassador: Hey, members. 2016 was a phenomenal year for us here at U.S. Law Shield. Did you know that our family has grown to over 210,000 members? And we’re only getting bigger. But I want you to remain vigilant because this time of year crime does go up. One important thing I... [Read More]

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  On November 21, 2016, Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 263. The new law allows the Pennsylvania Game Commission to regulate the use of semi-automatic weapons previously banned for hunting, in addition to removing the restriction on air, chemical or gas cylinder powered firearms for hunting. Up till now, Pennsylvania and Delaware... [Read More]

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Is it legal to carry a firearm into a Pennsylvania casino? In this video, U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane answers a question he frequently gets from Members. Can a person carrying a firearm take it into gaming establishments, which are private property? Watch the video to get the answer.  

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