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There are some situations that make you proud to be a gun owner — such as hearing about someone who saved a family member from attackers, or stopped a potential bank robbery. However, there are other instances that make you shake your head. This is one of those head-shakers: According to media reports, Michael Lee Anderson,... [Read More]

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A popular saying among estate planners is “to fail to plan is to plan to fail.” Take, for example, the story of James, a responsible family man and gun owner, who always carried a gun to protect himself and his loved ones. James also spent thousands of dollars every year on retirement plans, an emergency... [Read More]

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Fifteen-year law enforcement veteran and firearms instructor Trent Lozano explains that this book is such an important tool, he carries with him on duty. If you own or carry a firearm, he encourages you to have this book as a reference—he does!

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The new Open Carry law now in effect brings with it new signage requirements in order to prohibit the open carry of handguns. Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker gives an overview of the new 30.07 sign that prohibits open carry and how it differs from the 30.06 sign that prohibits concealed carry... [Read More]

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If you use your gun in self-defense, can the bad guy sue you? Can a burglar sue you if you legally shoot them? In this month’s video, Texas Law Shield President Kirk Evans explains what can legally happen to you when you use your gun.

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Back in 2013, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (referred to as the “BATFE” or “ATF”) proposed a rule that would have fundamentally changed how National Firearms Act (“NFA”) weapons, such as short-barreled rifles or shotguns, suppressors, machine guns and other NFA regulated weapons, could be bought by NFA Trusts or corporations. The... [Read More]

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In this month’s video, Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Gordon Cooper explains your legal responsibility as a gun owner when it comes to storing firearms in your home, from both a criminal and civil standpoint. Being wrong can cost you.

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After long legislative battles, Open Carry comes to Texas January 1. Watch as Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Michele Byington explains the fundamentals of the new Open Carry law. To learn more, register to attend a Gun Law Workshop today.

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Attorney Justin Sparks of Fort Worth got the first “not guilty” verdict in the history of a Plano federal court after his successful defense of a gun collector charged with failing to register as a firearms dealer.  His client had made over 300 firearms transactions during a two year period and BATFE alleged that he... [Read More]

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On January 1, 2016, thanks to the efforts of the Texas Legislature, Governor Abbott, and, of course, open-carry supporters across the state, Texas will begin allowing the lawful open carry of handguns by ordinary citizens for the first time in over 140 years.  A simple change in Texas gun law will allow a person with... [Read More]

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If someone is acting aggressively towards me, can I simply draw my gun to try and defuse the situation? In this month’s video, Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Michele Byington explains when you can display your firearm and whether or not you legally have to pull the trigger.

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A homeowner fired on four would-be robbers in an alleged attempted home invasion in north Harris County, Eyewitness News reported. Law Shield directs your attention to this story to illustrate what’s advisable, and not, when you’re defending yourself, your family, and your property. The Channel 11 report said four people posed as deliverymen and then... [Read More]

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