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The first week of September might seem too early for fall hunting, but seasons for doves, ducks, and geese all start up this month! One advantage of these early hunts is that the birds are “uneducated” and unwary and can really zoom into your set ups and respond to your calls. Optimism is running high... [Read More]

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The first week of September might seem too early for Pennsylvania bird hunting, but seasons for doves and geese start up this month. One advantage of these early hunts is that the birds are “uneducated” and unwary, and can really zoom into your set-ups and respond to your calls. But do you know the ins... [Read More]

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Robert Robles, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield in Oklahoma, breaks down the power of Oklahoma game wardens, which is considerable. [Full Transcript Below Video]   Let me talk to you today about hunting laws in the state of Oklahoma. What are the powers of Oklahoma game wardens? Well, there are many. [Their] number-one power... [Read More]

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Matt Kilgo, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield in Georgia, tells you why conservation rangers are police, just with more power. [Full Transcript Below Video]   Game wardens are the police, also known in state law as Conservation Rangers, and have the full power of law enforcement officers, and they have some of the most wide-ranging jurisdiction of... [Read More]

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Member Ambassador Sherry Hale interviews Michael Cargill to learn how U.S. LawShield helped his parents in the aftermath of a home invasion and self-defense shooting when they discovered three men breaking into their house.     TV Reporter: “A homeowner in Georgia shot and killed an intruder…Police there are investigating.” Female Voice: “It’s really creepy.... [Read More]

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Doug Richards, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. Law Shield in Colorado, explains what an encounter with a state Parks and Wildlife officer might be like, and how you should prepare. [Read the Full Transcript Below the Video] Let’s talk for a moment or two about who helps to keep Colorado looking so beautiful. A lot... [Read More]

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The state of Arizona has added language to its driver’s manual on how to respond to police during a traffic stop if drivers have guns with them. Here at U.S. LawShield of Oklahoma, we think that passing along such advice is a capital idea, and we wish to relate how Arizona is advising its armed... [Read More]

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U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney John Schleiffarth breaks down pending Missouri gun legislation in the video below.     Pending Missouri gun legislation transcript: Hi, I’m John Schleiffarth, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield in Missouri. I’m coming to you with a legislative update about proposed bills that could become law in Missouri. The first... [Read More]

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Gun sales in Missouri are seeing a spike while the number of permit applications fall, thanks to a new law that no longer requires residents to have a permit when carrying a concealed firearm. Highway Patrol data on concealed carry permits show submissions numbered fewer than 1,600 in December 2016. That’s the smallest number processed in... [Read More]

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U.S. LawShield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane on protests and guns (transcript). One of the hot-topic issues that we get on the non-emergency line has to do with gun rights and protesting. It’s not my job or my place in life or that of U.S. LawShield to tell you what you should protest... [Read More]

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Colorado was one of only nine states where switchblades and gravity knives were outlawed, that is, until Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper recently signed SB17-008 repealing the ban. Switchblades had been illegal since 1963. The Senate bill was sponsored by Owen Hill (R-Colorado Springs). As The Gazette reports, the bill’s House sponsor, Steve Lebsock (D-Thornton) wielded... [Read More]

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A Miami-area Uber driver has sued the popular ride-share company claiming its firearms policy violates his right to self-defense under Florida law. Jose Mejia, 28, is a concealed-carry license holder who became an Uber driver in March 2016. But in 2015, the company banned guns in cars after an Uber driver shot and wounded a... [Read More]

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