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Tennesseans with valid permits can now carry concealed on public buses, thanks to a new law that took effect July 1. Yet it seems some public officials are trying to discourage people from even knowing about the new law. “The four biggest cities in Tennessee are now letting guns on their buses due to a... [Read More]

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A new report from the Crime Prevention Research Center, Concealed Carry Permit Holders Across the United States: 2017, shows that there are now more than 16.3 million concealed handgun permits in the U.S., up 1.83 million since last July. Far more people carry guns today than in 2007, when there were only 4.6 million permits. Thirteen... [Read More]

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As noted in a recent legislative update, Texas Law Shield Members will soon have a major expansion in their ability to defend themselves with bladed weapons. On September 1, 2017, H.B. 1935 becomes effective. It amends Texas Penal Code § 46.01(6) to remove the term “Illegal” knife and create the term “Location restricted” knife. Knives will no... [Read More]

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July 1, 2017, saw numerous changes to Iowa gun laws when House File 517, AKA the “Omnibus Gun Law,” became state law—and most are to the benefit of Iowa’s gun owners. As WQAD News 8 reported, one of the most important changes concerned self-defense. Iowa’s new Stand Your Ground law “allows lawful citizens to use reasonable force... [Read More]

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At a recent town hall meeting, Milwaukee Chief of Police Ed Flynn claimed Wisconsin’s concealed carry law was fueling crime in his city and that the legislation is irresponsible. As reported by TMJ4.com, Flynn argued that Wisconsin’s five-year-old concealed carry law has put numerous firearms into the hands of many criminals.     “According to... [Read More]

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Neil Gorsuch, recent appointee to the United States Supreme Court, advocated for 2nd Amendment gun rights in joining Justice Thomas’ dissent to the Court’s majority decision to deny review of the Ninth Circuit, Court of Appeals, decision in Peruta v. California. In that written opinion, the Ninth Circuit declared there to be no Second Amendment... [Read More]

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  Currently, the U.S. Supreme Court has not formally recognized a Second Amendment right for a member of the general public to carry concealed firearms in public, says Douglas I. Richards, U.S. Law Shield of Colorado Independent Program Attorney. In declining to review this issue in Peruta v. California, the Supreme Court of the United States has... [Read More]

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Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed several firearms related bills into law at the end of the state’s most recent legislative session, reported U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles. The first regular session of the 56th legislature closed sine-die on Friday, May 26, 2017. Among the newly signed laws is Senate Bill 35, which... [Read More]

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The Hearing Protection Act has been attached to the SHARE Act, a sportsman’s omnibus bill with a lot of pro-gun features. Among those features, the SHARE Act (Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act) would do the following: Moves silencers/suppressors from Title II to Title I status. Enhances the Firearms Owners Protection Act (FOPA) language to... [Read More]

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Women from around the country are preparing to travel to the U.S. Capitol as part of the DC Project, a nonpartisan initiative that brings 50 women, one from each state, to Washington, D.C., to meet with their legislators about issues addressing the Second Amendment. The women, who will be meeting with Congressional members and staff... [Read More]

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You may have watched the Guns in Pennsylvania Bars and Restaurants video and had additional questions about how loosely the state regulates the carry of firearms into establishments that sell alcohol. To learn more on the topic, check out this excerpt from Pennsylvania Gun Law, Armed And Educated: ————————————————– Can a LTCF holder carry in... [Read More]

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You may have watched the Guns in Georgia Bars and Restaurants video and had additional questions about how the state regulates the carry of firearms into establishments that sell alcohol. To learn more on the topic so you can stay legal while you carry, check out this excerpt from Georgia Gun Law, Armed And Educated: ————————————————– What is the... [Read More]

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