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The following is a video transcript. I wanted to talk to you about defending yourself while out and about this holiday season. Obviously, Christmas brings with it the inevitable shopping season. And while many of you might be like me and do as much of your shopping from the convenient confines of your own home,... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. The holidays are fast approaching and U.S. LawShield wishes all of our members a safe and wonderful holiday season. The holidays are not just a joyous occasion for the law-abiding citizen, but also for the criminals who take advantage of the season. Criminals know that people are distracted during... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. During the Christmas season, many of us are out visiting loved ones or doing Christmas shopping in both the day and the night. This month, I want to talk about being aware of your surroundings and your right to defend yourself in public places where you might be this... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to talk to you today about situational awareness during the upcoming shopping season, which also includes the sale days after Christmas. It is very important that when you exit the shopping areas in shopping malls, you are situationally aware of the condition, the weather, and people’s position... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi, Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for Virginia. Can I defend myself in the mall parking lot? Virginia is a Stand Your Ground State, which means that if you did not start the fight or provoke the incident in any way, then you can stand your ground... [Read More]

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  The following is a video transcript. Do you go out holiday shopping? I don’t know a lot of people that do. But just in case you do, I think it would be smart for us to talk a little bit about holiday shopping and that time of year, because bad things happen and evil... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. The holidays can be the best of times. They can also be dangerous times if you’re out shopping. What are the laws in the state of Missouri as they pertain to self-defense in a mall parking lot? Let’s say you’re walking back from making your holiday purchases, and someone... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. It is that time of year again. Halloween costumes and candy are hitting the store shelves and neighbors are breaking out the spooky decorations. This is a fun time of year for many of us, but unfortunately for some, instead of treats, we only get tricks in the form... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Doug Richards from U.S. LawShield of Colorado, coming to you from our beautiful Denver office. I want to talk to you today about the upcoming Halloween holiday and what you should do or what you can do if you find somebody vandalizing your property, because “Trick or Treat” is... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. It’s time for the well-honored traditions of Halloween, and the slightly less well-known, but still often celebrated Mischief Night, the night before Halloween, when many turn to tricks and sometimes even vandalism. Now, as we all know, sometimes tricks come with the treats. So, one of the questions we... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. As we enter into the fall and the holidays approach, there’s a lot to look forward to. However, with the holidays can also come some mischief–pumpkin smashing, destruction of decorations. What are your rights as a citizen to protect your property? Now, in Missouri, the law does not authorize... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I don’t know about you, but I really like Halloween. Seeing all those happy kids with all their Power Rangers, and all that great stuff. But sometimes, we don’t like what the teenagers do, specifically smashing pumpkins or stealing decorations. It always comes into question of where’s the line,... [Read More]

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