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In Missouri, the law permits both open and concealed carrying of firearms without a permit, subject to certain restrictions. Municipalities are allowed to enact ordinances restricting open carry within their own city limits, but may not ban the open carry of guns by anyone that possesses a valid concealed carry permit. One major city is... [Read More]

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The first week of September might seem too early for fall hunting, but migratory bird hunting 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. But... [Read More]

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Soaking wet and chilled to the bone, but not by cold, he circled his john boat back around to continue the civilian search-and-rescue mission. He had already pulled countless victims from rooftops and flooded roads, but there were still so many more in need. The scope of the devastation weighed heavily on him—especially the families... [Read More]

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As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida, we thought it important to remind our Members of the laws regarding firearms that may apply to them as they prepare to evacuate their homes and head to safety. In 2015, Governor Scott signed into law an “Emergency Concealed Carry” bill. The new law is found in Florida Statutes 790.01 (3)(a) and... [Read More]

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The fog settles as you make your way through the woods. You spot your target off in the distance. As you move closer, you step on a branch and the loud crunch echoes throughout the trees. Your prey, startled, becomes suspicious and begins to move. You quickly regain your position and shoot. The moment was... [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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  Earlier this year, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) signed House Bill 1249 into law, allowing concealed-carry permit holders to apply for and receive an “enhanced” concealed carry permit. The enhanced permit requires an additional eight hours of firearms training and allows the holder to legally carry a concealed firearm at airports, polling places, public... [Read More]

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  When the media floated the idea that singer, songwriter, and musician Kid Rock was considering a run for the Michigan U.S. Senate seat currently held by Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), certainly a good number of Americans took to social media to openly scorn the thought of the rocker showman taking on a three-term politician. That... [Read More]

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Any hunt where a coyote appears on the scene becomes a coyote hunt. That’s the mantra of hunters across the country, and for good reason. Coyotes may be small—around 20 to 50 pounds, depending on the region—but they are highly adaptable and opportunistic predators. Their jaws exert as much as 300 pounds of bite pressure,... [Read More]

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Any hunt where a coyote appears on the scene becomes a coyote hunt. That’s the mantra of hunters across the country, and for good reason. Coyotes may be small—around 20 to 50 pounds, depending on the region—but they are highly adaptable and opportunistic predators. Their jaws exert as much as 300 pounds of bite pressure,... [Read More]

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Any hunt where a coyote appears on the scene becomes a coyote hunt. That’s the mantra of hunters across the country, and for good reason. Coyotes may be small—around 20 to 50 pounds, depending on the region—but they are highly adaptable and opportunistic predators. Their jaws exert as much as 300 pounds of bite pressure,... [Read More]

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We at U.S. Law Shield firmly believe in education and training. This applies not only to the handling of firearms and how to lawfully defend yourself but also how to use your 24/7 Attorney Answered Hotline. This hotline is your lifeline to an attorney in a situation where everything you say or do will be... [Read More]

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