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The following is a video transcript. I’d like to discuss with you the importance of documenting your firearms. What I’m talking about here is documenting your firearms for yourself and also what your obligations are under the law. Registration of firearms—particularly handguns—occurs when you acquire a handgun in New Jersey from a dealer. Or in... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. In North Carolina, there is no requirement that you report a stolen firearm, but as a practical matter, it is a wise thing to do. That way, if your firearm is used in the commission of a crime, law enforcement officers will not show up at your residence because... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi, this is Wilkes Ellsworth, your Independent Program Attorney in Ohio. I’d like to talk to you today about stolen firearms, what we should do in those circumstances, and documenting your firearms. Secure Your Firearm First off, we should always take precautions to properly secure our firearms and other... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hello, this is Robert Robles, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield in the State of Oklahoma. I would like to talk to you today about the unfortunate event of having your gun stolen. Neither the federal government nor the State of Oklahoma require a gun to be reported to... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Some people find out that we have guns—or they see a gun—and they want to steal it or take it. The first thing to know: in Pennsylvania, there is no state law for you to report a lost, missing, or stolen firearm. Now, there are some ordinances that are... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi. Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for Virginia. Does Virginia law require a firearm to be registered and does Virginia law require that a stolen firearm be reported to the authorities? In Virginia, only machine guns in the commonwealth need to be registered with the Department of... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to speak today about common pitfalls that my clients and members often fall into when they are trying to use deadly force (or even just force) to protect a third party. Let’s talk about the common pitfalls. You do not always know what you’re getting into, and... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Florida law allows an individual to use or threaten to use non-deadly force to protect anyone—including a complete stranger—when they reasonably believe such force is necessary to prevent the imminent unlawful use of force by another person. For example, if you witness a bully pushing someone around, under the... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Does Georgia law allow you to protect a third person from death or great bodily harm? The short answer is “Yes.” However, let’s discuss the common pitfalls that you may encounter when a licensed gun owner faces the choice of whether or not to defend a third party. We... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Can you use force to protect another person in Missouri? Yes, but there are some common pitfalls I would like to address. Deadly Force vs. Reasonable Force The first and most common pitfall is being able to distinguish when you can use deadly force, and when you can only... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to talk about your rights to defend another person and some of the dangers you want to avoid if you are put in that situation. You have the right to defend another person if that person faces a threat that entitles them to use self-defense. In other... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Evan Nappen here: U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for New Jersey. Today I’d like to talk to you about self-defense—particularly when it comes to defending third persons. In New Jersey, self-defense (particularly the use of deadly force) is difficult, if not impossible, outside of your home because New Jersey... [Read More]

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