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Easton Mayor Sal Panto, Jr. Mayor Sal Panto, Jr., of Easton, announced on June 22, 2016, that he was going to be introducing a bill that would prohibit openly-carried guns in public buildings and parks in a few weeks. The move comes after Pennsylvania's Supreme Court threw out a law that would make

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Mayor Sal Panto, Jr., of Easton, announced on June 22, 2016, that he was going to be introducing a bill that would prohibit openly-carried guns in public buildings and parks in a few weeks. The move comes after Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court threw out a law that would make municipalities vulnerable to lawsuits for regulating guns.... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane goes through the details of whether the home-defender can fire at a fleeing robber. Click the video to see where the line should be drawn. A transcript appears below the video, and if you wish to read subtitles instead of listening to the audio, click the "cc"

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U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane goes through the details of whether the home-defender can fire at a fleeing robber. Click the video to see where the line should be drawn. A transcript appears below the video, and if you wish to read subtitles instead of listening to the audio, click the “cc”... [Read More]

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  To Our Pennsylvania Members and Other Friends of the Gun: As you may have seen from our newsletters on Friday, June 17, Texas & U.S. Law Shield launched a new event campaign entitled “Surviving an Active Shooter” in a few select Texas and Florida markets. The response we received was overwhelming. In fact, within the first

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  To Our Pennsylvania Members and Other Friends of the Gun: As you may have seen from our newsletters on Friday, June 17, Texas & U.S. Law Shield launched a new event campaign entitled “Surviving an Active Shooter” in a few select Texas and Florida markets. The response we received was overwhelming. In fact, within the first... [Read More]

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled on a Second Amendment case, finding in Peruta that the court believed there is no Second Amendment-protected right to carry a concealed handgun outside the home. But what does this mean for the average gun owner, if anything, in the rest of the country? We asked Justin McShane, Independent Program Attorney for

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled on a Second Amendment case, finding in Peruta that the court believed there is no Second Amendment-protected right to carry a concealed handgun outside the home. But what does this mean for the average gun owner, if anything, in the rest of the country? We asked Justin McShane, Independent Program Attorney for... [Read More]

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In Pennsylvania, when can a law-abiding gun owner (LAGO) use defensive force in protection of a third party? U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane addresses this very important topic. According to McShane: Defensive force may well be considered by the law to be deadly force, which can be used in Pennsylvania... [Read More]

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In the accompanying video, U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane discusses the law when it comes to aggressive dogs and firearms. Click the video window directly below to see and hear his presentation, or skip below the video to read a transcript: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWot-d_3zCc&feature=youtu.be   One of the more-frequent questions that we

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In the accompanying video, U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane discusses the law when it comes to aggressive dogs and firearms. Click the video window directly below to see and hear his presentation, or skip below the video to read a transcript:   One of the more-frequent questions that we get... [Read More]

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On Monday, May 16, 2016, hundreds of gun-control supporters staged a rally at the Capitol Rotunda in support of tougher gun laws. In particular, they were urging the lawmakers toughen background checks on all sales within the Keystone State. The rally was sponsored by gun violence prevention groups CeaseFirePA and Pennsylvania United for Background Checks.... [Read More]

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