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No Gun? What Are My Self-Defense Options? Watch U.S. LawShield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips break down the legality of using non-knife or non-firearm weapons for self-defense as he explains exactly what your CWFL encompasses.

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No Gun? What Are My Self-Defense Options? Pepper spray mace and tasers, oh my! Watch Texas LawShield Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker break down the legality of using non-knife or non-firearm weapons for self-defense in Texas.  

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Self-Defense With a Shovel Texas & U.S. LawShield member Tina took full advantage of her membership after she was forced to defend herself with the closest weapon she could find! Member Ambassador Sherry Hale shares member Tina’s story.   “Arguments and disputes can sometimes lead to physical confrontations. Often when the police arrive, they don’t... [Read More]

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Member Ambassador Sherry Hale interviews Michael Cargill to learn how U.S. LawShield helped his parents in the aftermath of a home invasion and self-defense shooting when they discovered three men breaking into their house.     TV Reporter: “A homeowner in Georgia shot and killed an intruder…Police there are investigating.” Female Voice: “It’s really creepy.... [Read More]

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On August 28, 2017, the Georgia Supreme Court addressed the issue of “zero tolerance” for fighting in schools in the Peach Tree State in the case Henry County Board of Education v. S.G., No. S16G1700. The issue is the justification of self-defense in a school disciplinary action. Back in 2014, a young high school student,... [Read More]

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  An armed citizen in Phoenix was at the right place at the right time to stop an armed man trying to rob a Walgreens pharmacy of opioids. As reported in azcentral.com, 30-year-old Stephen Holguin pulled out a gun, jumped the pharmacy counter at a Walgreens in the 3400 block of West Union Hills Drive,... [Read More]

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  A viral social-media post is suggesting that it may be okay to shoot someone to defend a statue. Our Independent Program Attorneys beg to differ. Here is U.S. & Texas LawShield® Independent Attorney Edwin Walker’s response: Texas LawShield recently became aware of a viral Facebook post telling people they can shoot someone vandalizing a statute.... [Read More]

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In Louisiana, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s department, “which has an overwhelming number of applications from women wanting to take the self-defense courses being offered without charge, announced there will be other classes in the fall,” The Advocate reported.  These new fall offerings were in addition to the four courses the St. Tammany parish department... [Read More]

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Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane on laws affecting guns and boats in Pennsylvania: I don’t know about you, but I am so thankful its summertime. And with summer, comes boats and boating. A lot of the questions we get here at U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania surround acts and circumstances having to do with a... [Read More]

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We at U.S. Law Shield firmly believe in education and training. This applies not only to the handling of firearms and how to lawfully defend yourself but also how to use your 24/7 Attorney Answered Hotline. This hotline is your lifeline to an attorney in a situation where everything you say or do will be... [Read More]

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No Mother’s Day gift should be complete without a U.S. Law Shield membership. She doesn’t have to own a gun to enjoy the peace-of-mind that comes with knowing that if she ever has to protect herself or her family, we have her back. Whether it is with a knife, pepper spray, baseball bat, or other lawful... [Read More]

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The stabbings at the University of Texas recently brought questions from Texas Law Shield members. Watch to hear what Independent Program Attorney Gordon Cooper says about the laws of self defense, when you can defend others, and the ins and outs of campus carry.  

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