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In the Lone Star State, cities and counties generally may not regulate the ownership or carry of firearms, ammunition, and knives — with a couple of pretty important exceptions. Click the video link above to watch Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker of Walker & Byington in Houston tell you how to stay legal in the great state of... [Read More]

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Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor discusses the intricacies of the law of self defense in Texas when people are doing bad things at night. Does darkness expand your ability to protect yourself and your property?  

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  Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Gordon Cooper says that words alone are not enough to justify use of force or deadly force in an escalating situation. But couple them with a threatening action, and it’s a whole ‘nother ballgame. Click to watch the video:  

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Texas Law Shield is proud to team up with the Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA) and the Texas Concealed Handgun Association (TCHA), and we encourage our members to attend the upcoming annual meetings of these two fine groups to make new friends, learn new techniques about shooting safely, and visit with your Texas Law Shield staff. “We... [Read More]

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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 Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Michele Byington to learn how Good Samaritans can stay out of legal trouble if faced with these dangerous situations.... [Read More]

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Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker from Walker & Byington in Houston explains to Members what they should do if they unintentionally fire a weapon. Click below to watch the video.

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  If you have to display your firearm toward a threat, what should you do immediately afterward? U.S. Law Shield Member Ambassador Sherry Hale talks to Emily Taylor, an Independent Program Attorney for Texas Law Shield, to find out.  

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  KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston recently reported on a retiree who opened fire on an intruder in his home, and the news channel turned to Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Michele Byington for a legal understanding about the use of deadly force in that situation. From KTRK: Mike Colgin was asleep inside his... [Read More]

The post Homeowner Shoots Burglar Breaking Into His House; What's the Law? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

We previously reported on a bill (HB110) pre-filled in Texas that would limit enforcement of federal gun laws by state agencies or political subdivisions, or any of its employees in Texas. Well, one lawmaker has taken it a step further. State Representative Mark Keough (R) introduced HB 99, The Texas Firearm Protection Act, that adds... [Read More]

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The current legislative session in Texas shall prove busy for lawmakers as they tackle more than three dozen different bills addressing gun control and restrictions as well as expanding the rights of the law-abiding gun owner. Once such bill to be considered by the 85th Legislature is SB104, sponsored by State Senator Bob Hall (R-Edgewood). Under Hall’s proposed... [Read More]

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