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SB 7026 became law in Florida on March 9, 2018 when Governor Scott signed the bill.  Since then we have received numerous questions regarding the effects of the new laws.   Section 12 of the bill amends Florida Statute §790.065 to ban the sale of any firearm to a person under 21 years of age.  The... [Read More]

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In Part I, we saw the actions Clint took to defend his dog from being killed by the neighborhood stray. Now, in Part II you will learn if his actions followed the law. Watch Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor teach you the law, so you will know what to do if you find yourself in... [Read More]

The post I Defended My Loved One—My Pet Part 2 – Texas appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

On March 12, 2018, the State of Florida passed a comprehensive new law containing 105 pages of additions and changes to Florida’s gun laws.  On page 26 of the new law lies a single paragraph that has thousands of Floridans worried that they are now felons. It is very important to note that many people... [Read More]

The post Bump Stocks in Florida: What You Need to Know About the New Law appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Update We have heard your questions and concerns about the passage of SB 7026. Independent Program Attorney David Katz is here to answer these questions through a series of blog posts about different sections of the law. Click on the links below. Bump Stocks Firearms Purchase Age Original Post Will Your State Follow Florida’s Lead... [Read More]

The post Breaking News: Florida Passes Restrictive New Gun Laws appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Sexual assault stories have dominated the news recently, and we have received many questions about defending others against sexual assault and rape. We reached out to Independent Program Attorney David Katz to get the answers to your legal questions on defending a third party against rape and sexual assault. David Katz: Florida Statutes 776.012  deals... [Read More]

The post “Help! Rape!” Using Deadly Force to Defend a Third Party – Florida appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Sexual assault stories have dominated the news recently, and we have received many questions about defending others against sexual assault and rape. We reached out to Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley to get the answers to your legal questions on defending a third party against rape and sexual assault. Ed Riley: Hi, Ed Riley, U.S.... [Read More]

The post “Help! Rape!” Using Deadly Force to Defend a Third Party – Virginia appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Sexual assault stories have dominated the news recently, and we have received many questions about defending others against sexual assault and rape. We reached out to Independent Program Attorney Zack Simmons to get the answers to your legal questions on defending a third party against rape and sexual assault. Zack Simmons: In my teachings with... [Read More]

The post “Help! Rape!” Using Deadly Force to Defend a Third Party – Oklahoma appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Sexual assault stories have dominated the news recently, and we have received many questions about defending others against sexual assault and rape. We reached out to Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards to get the answers to your legal questions on defending a third party against rape and sexual assault. Doug Richards: Doug Richards here for... [Read More]

The post “Help! Rape!” Using Deadly Force to Defend a Third Party – Colorado appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Sexual assault stories have dominated the news recently, and we have received many questions about defending others against sexual assault and rape. We reached out to Independent Program Attorney John Schleiffarth to get the answers to your legal questions on defending a third party against rape and sexual assault. John Schleiffarth: Hi, I’m John Schleiffarth... [Read More]

The post “Help! Rape!” Using Deadly Force to Defend a Third Party – Missouri appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Sexual assault stories have dominated the news recently, and we have received many questions about defending others against sexual assault and rape. We reached out to Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane to get the answers to your legal questions on defending a third party against rape and sexual assault. Justin McShane: In Pennsylvania, you are... [Read More]

The post “Help! Rape!” Using Deadly Force to Defend a Third Party – Pennsylvania appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Sexual assault stories have dominated the news recently, and we have received many questions about defending others against sexual assault and rape. We reached out to Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo to get the answers to your legal questions on defending a third party against rape and sexual assault. Matt Kilgo: In today’s climate, sexual... [Read More]

The post “Help! Rape!” Using Deadly Force to Defend a Third Party – Georgia appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The news has been filled with stories of big box chain stores, Wal-Mart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and others, declaring they will no longer sell “assault-style” rifles. They have also declared they will not sell any firearm or ammunition to a person under the age of 21. If you’re between the ages of 18 and 21,... [Read More]

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