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One of the questions that we get quite frequently is, “How far can I go under the law to defend my property?” Everyone works hard, and nothing is worse than a thief because they look to take something that is not theirs, that they didn’t work for, and make it theirs. As angry as you... [Read More]

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Virginia Code Section 18.2-283 states that it is illegal for any person to carry any firearm without a good and sufficient reason to a place of worship while a meeting for religious purposes is being held at such place. Personal protection is considered to be a good and sufficient reason to carry a firearm. A... [Read More]

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Can I defend my property? Consider the following scenario. It’s midnight and you awaken to the sound of breaking glass somewhere outside the front of your home. You get out of bed, run to your front window, and look outside and you see a masked man rummaging through your car parked in your driveway with... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Suppose you’ve just been involved in a self-defense incident. You drew your weapon and fired a shot, wounding and potentially even killing your attacker. There is a body lying on the floor, and you need to get help fast. You grab the phone and dial 911… If you used... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. So you’re coming to the Keystone State. Welcome to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There are some things that you have to understand and know about our gun laws before you come here, so you avoid becoming an accidental criminal. Reciprocity Pennsylvania has reciprocity with a lot of different states.... [Read More]

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It’s the start of a new year, but before we start preparing for those easy-to-break resolutions, I want to take a moment to reflect back on 2019… As a former Texas LawShield member, I know you’ve received the valuable legal content and empowering educational resources in the past, but you’re definitely missing out now that... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to talk to you today about something I have been getting asked about a little bit more recently, which is whether you can carry a firearm or bring a firearm to a sporting event. Now at the outset, the majority of professional, collegiate, and high school events... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Professional Sports One of the many advantages of living in the Sunshine State is that Florida has an abundance of professional and college sporting events to attend. Whether you’re interested in attending a Tampa Bay Bucks game, Orlando Magic basketball game, or watching the Florida Gators play, it is... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Location, Location, Location When discussing lawful weapons carry at a sporting event in Georgia, it is important to identify what is legal at professional sporting events, collegiate sporting events, and carry-at-school functions. When determining whether carry is lawful in a sporting venue open to the public, we must determine... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Let’s talk about whether or not you can carry a firearm to a sporting event in Missouri. Missouri law provides that you cannot carry a firearm into an arena or stadium. That generally means you cannot carry a firearm to a professional sporting event. Professional Sports If you’re a... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Events on Educational Property This month, I would like to cover issues relating to gun owner’s rights to carry firearms at sporting events. In North Carolina, the vast majority of sporting events occur on educational property. This covers all grade levels from kindergarten through college. North Carolina strictly prohibits... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Carrying at Sporting Events Today, I’d like to talk to you about possessing firearms or carrying firearms in educational institutions and/or at sporting events—particularly sporting events at an educational institution (or even those not at an educational institution). If you do not have a carry license—particularly for a handgun—then... [Read More]

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