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On August 31, 2016, the Federal Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit issued a ruling upholding a federal ban on the sale of firearms to persons in possession of a medical marijuana card. Though the case may not directly affect Texans, you may have friends or relatives in other states who are. The 9th Circuit, which... [Read More]

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by Emily Taylor, Walker & Byington Texas Law Shield Members often ask us if a lawyer will come to the scene of an incident. The answer can be “Yes,” depending on the location and what’s transpired. But there’s often a very good legal reason not to have your lawyer at the scene. If the incident did not... [Read More]

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Yesterday we asked about the different penalty levels of 30.06/30.07 signs; or how different locations can change the severity of a sign violation. It is a common saying amongst gun owners that we would rather be judged by twelve than carried by six; in other words, sometimes it’s better to duke it out in court... [Read More]

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One of your Texas Law Shield independent program attorneys, Edwin Walker of the law firm of Walker & Byington, is defending an individual from being sued; not by another person, but by the government itself! After receiving an invalid 30.06 sign takedown notice, rather than following the proper procedure for challenging such a notice (keeping... [Read More]

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Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Michele Byington goes through the details of whether the home-defender can fire at a fleeing robber. Click the video to see where the line should be drawn. A transcript appears below the video, and if you wish to read subtitles instead of listening to the audio, click the “cc” tab... [Read More]

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On Wednesday, June 8, the Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case, Dale Norman v. State, SC15-650. Mr. Norman was charged with violating the Florida statute that outlaws the open carrying of firearms. The case began on February 19, 2012, when Norman, who had just been issued his concealed carry permit days before,... [Read More]

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You are out taking a walk in your neighborhood and suddenly an apparently vicious dog comes running toward you growling and showing its teeth. All you have for protection is your legally-carried handgun. Is the dog really dangerous and will it actually attack? You have a decision to make in a split second. What are... [Read More]

The post “Nice Doggie!” Defending Yourself Against Dog Attacks in Missouri appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

More and more, apartment complexes have been putting up Texas Penal Code Section 30.06 and 30.07 signs seemingly overnight without any explanation to residents. Understandably, this has been leaving gun owners confused about their rights to possess and carry handguns and how to proceed while their right to self-defense is in jeopardy. Can I still... [Read More]

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Recently, a woman was viciously mauled to death by a wild pack of dogs in Dallas, Texas.  Suffering from over 100 bite marks on her person, this is a jolting reminder to everyone that you should always carry your firearm in a legal manner, because you really never know when something or someone will threaten... [Read More]

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  A legal review conducted by the Office of the Attorney General in 2015 pursuant to § 18.2-308.014 of the Code of Virginia identified several jurisdictions that failed to meet the statutory requirements required by Virginia for recognition of the concealed carry permits they issue. The Attorney General then attempted to terminate the reciprocity agreements... [Read More]

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For the second consecutive year, a Democrat-led House panel has rejected a Republican-led attempt to expand gun rights in Colorado. Earlier this week, five pieces of proposed legislation that would have expanded gun rights and scaled back strict gun control laws adopted in 2013 were rejected after seven hours of hearings by the House State,... [Read More]

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A common question often asked is whether it is legal in Missouri to carry a firearm in state or national parks. In Missouri, both open and concealed carry are allowed with the proper license in state parks. However, buildings belonging to the government (state, county, municipal) may prohibit the carry of firearms with a sign.... [Read More]

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