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We’re approaching the Summer, when many of us have vacation plans, so I want to talk about traveling by air with your firearm. North Carolina law prohibits carrying a firearm anywhere it is prohibited by Federal law. That includes areas of the airport controlled by security administered by the Federal Government. Let’s talk about transporting... [Read More]

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Many of us like to travel with our firearms so that we are safe regardless of where we are. Ohio has seen some relatively recent changes in the law when it comes to firearms and air travel. The new law relaxed the restriction on license holders, making it legal to carry your concealed firearm in... [Read More]

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When it comes to flying with your gun, first and foremost you cannot carry open or concealed at the airport. Whatever you do, don’t forget about your gun in your carry-on bag. Many Oklahomans rush to the airport only to discover their concealed carry gun stayed in a backpack, purse, or other carry-on luggage. TSA... [Read More]

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Planning a vacation for your summer holidays? Not knowing the law could lead to severe consequences. You must know the law that applies to every single step of your trip, from how you legally pack your gun for flight, what to do once you get to the airport, and how the law in your end... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Speaking with police officers can be intimidating. Today, we are going to go over the best practices and common pitfalls that are made when talking with the police after witnessing or being involved in an incident. Reporting Crime What should you do when you are reporting a crime to... [Read More]

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On Friday, April 12, 2019, Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 1177. The gun control legislation previously passed by just one vote in the Senate on March 28th, 2019 and was voted in by the House of Representatives on April 1st, 2019 (available to read here). Under this law, a family member could... [Read More]

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The deadline redefining machineguns to include bump-stock style devices has arrived, and federal courts have not intervened. On March 25, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied a request that would have prevented the new ATF Final Rule, also known as the “bump stock ban,” from going into effect. The... [Read More]

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I want to go over a few things today related to carrying a firearm inside of a religious institution. Now, this serves as a blanket set of advice for any sort of church, synagogue, mosque, or wherever you go to pray. Carrying on Church Property In Colorado, we treat a religious institution as private property.... [Read More]

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I want to talk today about some practical uses of our Castle Doctrine here in Colorado and how that might be applicable to you in the unfortunate circumstance where you may be dealing with an intruder. Castle Doctrine in Colorado Quick refresher on the Castle Doctrine: it is a pre-trial motion to dismiss a criminal... [Read More]

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In order to determine whether or not a group of CWFL holders can join together to act as voluntary, uncompensated organized security for a religious organization, we first need to determine if a CWFL holder can even carry a weapon at the institution. There is no law in Florida prohibiting the carry of a firearm... [Read More]

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Everyone knows you can defend yourself in your home. But what about protecting other property? Using Force to Defend Property Florida Statute 776.031 allows a person to use or threaten to use non-deadly force if: they reasonably believe such conduct is necessary to prevent or terminate the other’s trespass on, or tortious or criminal interference with,... [Read More]

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Carrying in Places of Worship Georgia law forbids possession of firearms in certain locations. The statute we will be addressing is Official Code of Georgia 16-11-127. One of the locations where carry is prohibited is in a place of worship, meaning you cannot carry there to protect yourself, your family, or anyone else unless the... [Read More]

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