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Researchers at the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Public Health say there’s no data to back up the claim that issuing more permits to carry concealed handguns will lower crime rates. Law Shield members will naturally disagree with this finding because we’re concerned about crime affecting us personally, and not necessarily about generalized... [Read More]

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A bill has been filed in Florida to expand the State’s narrow open carry rules. State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Shalimar) has filed HB 163, a bill which would allow a person licensed to carry a concealed firearm or weapon to “also openly carry such firearm or weapon.” Gaetz represents District 4 in the Florida House... [Read More]

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Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump recently released his platform regarding the right to keep and bear arms. The material below is what he posted previously on his website. We’re interested in comments from the Law Shield community about Trump’s views on guns and whether his gun platform makes any difference in your appraisal of... [Read More]

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Law Shield members who reload ammunition should be advised that IMR Legendary Powders has announced a product safety warning and recall notice for six lots of IMR 4007 SSC powder. IMR suggests that anyone who has this product should cease using it immediately. As a safety precaution, fill the powder container with water, which will... [Read More]

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You may have wondered in what circumstances a police officer may rightfully demand to see your ID or Concealed Carry Permit (CCP). Can a police officer stop you and ask for your driver’s license as you are walking down the street minding your own business? Are you required to inform a police officer that you... [Read More]

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Citing onerous regulations, the political climate, and vocal opposition to the business, the last remaining gun store in San Francisco is shuttering its doors at the end of October. In the midst of mounting gun regulations and organized campaigns seeking its closure, High Bridge Arms has had enough.  Public critics have called the store a... [Read More]

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Law Shield’s female members can pick up some useful tips from world-champion shooters and Babes with Bullets instructors Kay Miculek and Lena Miculek-Afentul, who demonstrate the proper grip and stance to use when shooting a semi-automatic pistol. Though this video is part of a series of shooting tips developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation... [Read More]

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Following the passage of a law in 2014 that went into effect this year with two provisions that affected Pennsylvanian’s gun rights, the legislation was declared unconstitutional this past summer and thrown out. But that did not stop the authors of the original provisions from taking another shot.  Representatives Todd Stephens and Mark Keller are... [Read More]

The post Warning Shot: Lawmakers Reload Gun Bills Shot Down by the Court appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Hunting season is upon us and it is never too late to prepare.  Many hunters are guilty of putting their rifle away after the season and not even touching it again until right before the next season begins.  The experienced shooter understands the importance of sighting-in their rifle before heading out on a hunt. However,... [Read More]

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Through the first eight months this year, more guns have been found at security checkpoints at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport than all of last year.  The 114 found so far surpasses the 109 found in all of 2014.  Hartsfield-Jackson is tied with Dallas-Fort Worth for the most firearms found at checkpoints. In Atlanta, passengers caught... [Read More]

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Shooters in Missouri have long had enjoyed the luxury of being able to target shoot at any of the 70 free gun ranges made available by the Missouri Department of Conservation. The Missouri Department of Conservation provides both staffed and unstaffed shooting ranges for shooters that are safe for sighting in deer rifles or practicing... [Read More]

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On September 1, a new law went into effect in Texas that holds the government accountable for trying to illegally prohibit CHL holders from carrying their concealed handguns on government property. Texas Government Code § 411.209 says that a state agency or political subdivision may not provide notice with a 30.06 or other type of... [Read More]

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