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The next legislative session is not scheduled to commence until January 10, 2017, but it promises to hold our interest as more and more gun legislation is being proposed. One  pre-filed measure for the session comes from Republican State Representative Dan Flynn, HB 56. Under the proposed measure, first responders, including EMS and firefighters, would be allowed... [Read More]

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A Democrat State Representative from San Antonio, Diego Bernal, has set his sights on Penal Code sections 30.06 and 30.07, the laws that govern the current requirements for written communication in the form of signs for property owners to post to prohibit firearms. These signs are commonly referred to as “30.06” (concealed carry) and “30.07”... [Read More]

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The next legislative session for Texas lawmakers commences on January 10, 2017, but the period for pre-filing bills for consideration began on November 14, 2016, and over four hundred of bills were filed the first day alone. Democratic state representatives wasted no time in taking aim at law abiding gun owners and their rights by... [Read More]

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  Many states have tried unsuccessfully to stop the federal government from enforcing its gun control laws within their borders.  Recently, Kansas enacted the Second Amendment Protection Act that made it a felony for federal agents to enforce any gun laws within Kansas. Unfortunately, that did not work and two Kansas residents were convicted of... [Read More]

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  The Castle Doctrine is one of our most treasured protections here in the Lone Star State, but what happens when the government fails to respect our Castle Doctrine privilege? Here is a real client story from the Houston-based Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorneys at Walker & Byington that illustrates how your Castle Doctrine... [Read More]

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State Rep. Jonathan Stickland has pre-filed a measure for the 2017 legislation session to bring Constitutional Carry to the Lone Star State — a bill which, if passed and signed into law, would make Texas the largest state with permitless carry. Under Stickland’s bill, titled the Texas Constitutional Carry Act, the framework for concealed-carry permits would disappear, allowing adults who... [Read More]

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Texas State Representative Rafael Anchia (D-San Antonio) is at it again.  On November 29, 2016, Anchia pre-filed HB 465 to be considered when the 85th Legislative Session begins on January 10, 2017. We have previously reported on Anchia’s several other proposed pieces of legislation attacking gun rights, and now he seeks to further restrict where... [Read More]

The post Bill Seeks to Further Restrict Where Handguns May be Carried in Texas appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  Recently, a driver in Florida used deadly force to protect a police officer who was being attacked by a suspect. [Click here and here and here to see our coverage of the incident.]  The suspect had pulled the deputy out of the police car and had thrown him to the ground, repeatedly attacking him. The... [Read More]

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  Last week, Levi Strauss Chief Executive Chip Bergh posted an open letter on LinkedIn asking the company’s customers not to bring weapons into the company’s stores. Does Bergh’s statement raise legal problems for LTC permit holders in Texas? From Bergh’s statement: “Providing a safe environment to work and shop is a top priority for us at Levi Strauss & Co.... [Read More]

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  Firearms and Texans. Texans and firearms. There are few words in the popular lexicon that go together with greater ease than these. Our history tells us why, and our treasured historical documents remove any doubt. These same documents also rebut the claim by the anti-gun left that the NRA and evil gun manufacturers are... [Read More]

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  Is it legal to carry a firearm into a Texas casino? In this video, Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Michele Byington answers a question she hears frequently from Members. Can a person carrying a firearm take it into gaming establishments? Watch the video to get the answer.  

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Recently, a driver in Florida used deadly force to protect a police officer who was being attacked by a suspect. [See related story here.] The suspect had pulled the deputy out of the police car and had thrown him to the ground, repeatedly attacking him. The driver got out of his car and ran to... [Read More]

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