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Here at U.S. & Texas LawShield, we care about the communities we serve because we are your neighbors, your friends, and your family members. Take a look behind the scenes and meet Rashida “Leela” Lee, Learning and Development Coordinator at U.S. & Texas LawShield. Having grown up in Cajun Country Louisiana, Leela is no stranger... [Read More]

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One Texas LawShield member found out what one of his neighbors would do after a neighborhood dispute turned into a violent road rage incident. Jerry N. was driving out of his neighborhood when a neighbor suddenly pulled in front of him and got out of his truck threatening to kill him. Watch our video to find out... [Read More]

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It’s all fun and games until the FBI calls… A story shared by an anonymous U.S. & Texas LawShield member: The day began like any other day. I went through my morning routine and began the long, arduous drive to work. But things changed when the phone rang with a very odd listed return number... [Read More]

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In Fort Lauderdale, FL., as Local 10 News reports, “Residents of a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood are warning that a woman and man have been hunting peahens and peacocks in the community.” As you can imagine, the mostly “pro-peacock” neighborhood in Ft. Lauderdale is in an uproar.  Janet Swanson, a local resident stated, “I have no... [Read More]

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One of the best benefits of being a U.S. LawShield member is the 24/7 attorney-answered emergency hotline. This number is located in red type on the back of your membership card. The number isn’t answered by a computer, a menu system, service or a call center. The first voice you hear will be an independent... [Read More]

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The Oklahoma legislature voted on May 2, 2018,to expand gun rights for every legal gun owner in the state. SB 1212 will allow anyone who meets the following criteria to now carry a legal firearm either open or concealed, loaded or unloaded without a license in the State of Oklahoma: •  21 years of age or... [Read More]

The post Oklahoma Legislature Passes Constitutional Carry, Awaits Governor’s Decision appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

On Saturday, March 10th, the Department of Justice released a new statement that carries with it drastic consequences for gun owners around America. The statement reads as follows: “To the Office of Management and Budget a notice of a proposed regulation to clarify that the definition of machine gun in the National Firearms Act and... [Read More]

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In our last newsletter, we shared three real-life stories of people fighting off a wild bear attack. These scenarios beg the question: How can a person legally defend themselves against an attacking animal? The answer, from a legal perspective, is more complicated than you would think. If you look through the Missouri statutes, there is... [Read More]

The post The Animals Aren’t the Only Thing to Fear, Know the Law to Survive an Animal Attack – Missouri appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

In our last newsletter, you heard from Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker on what was legal and not legal to add to your gun under federal. This newsletter Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley is here to tell you what attachments are legal and not legal to add to your firearm under state law. 

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In our last newsletter, you heard from Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker on what was legal and not legal to add to your gun under federal. This newsletter Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane is here to tell you what attachments are legal and not legal to add to your firearm under state law. So attorney... [Read More]

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In our last newsletter, you heard from Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker on what was legal and not legal to add to your gun under federal. This newsletter Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles is here to tell you what attachments are legal and not legal to add to your firearm under state law. 

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In our last newsletter, you heard from Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker on what was legal and not legal to add to your gun under federal. This newsletter Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo is here to tell you what attachments are legal and not legal to add to your firearm under state law. 

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