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A federal appeals court has ruled 2-1 that Stephen Dearth’s challenge of a federal law that prevents citizens living abroad from buying firearms while visiting in the United States will now go to trial in federal district court. The suit’s full name is Stephen Dearth, et al v. Eric Holder, Jr., the latter being the... [Read More]

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As a follow-up to a story about Colt Defense LLC’s recent bankruptcy filing, Law Shield would like to inform our members that Colt has entered into a consensual agreement, under which Colt’s secured lenders will provide $20 million in debtor in possession credit facilities to allow for ordinary course business operations during the Chapter 11... [Read More]

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Law Shield would like to inform our NFA members and others that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is advising the public to be aware of fraudulent National Firearms Act (NFA) tax registration forms being used to sell NFA firearms. According to ATF, some individuals are presenting altered NFA Form 4’s to... [Read More]

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In the Garden State, a state appellate court has ruled that a southern New Jersey man cannot buy guns because his wife is a convicted felon who has been accused of domestic violence. The man’s name was not disclosed in the ruling to protect his 13-year-old son’s privacy and because the case involved claims of... [Read More]

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With warm weather and the kids out of school, many people will be looking to travel this summer, driving across state lines to visit family and friends in other states. Whether you have a concealed carry license or not, if you will be traveling cross-country with your firearms while on vacation this summer, particularly through... [Read More]

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Locate the Bleed & Pack the Wound Stop the Bleeding and Prevent Shock Scenario: You are awakened by the sound of breaking glass. You grab your firearm and flashlight and make your way through the house, clearing as you go. In the first room, you notice a figure crouched down in the corner. You spotlight... [Read More]

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We are disappointed to report that a Pennsylvania appellate court has struck down a law designed to make it easier for organizations like U.S. Law Shield to challenge local firearms ordinances in court. The law was what our state affiliate used to sue the City of Harrisburg. The judges said that process violated constitutional requirements... [Read More]

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This comes as no surprise to Law Shield members: By more than a 2:1 margin, American voters overwhelmingly prefer living in a neighborhood where they have the option of owning a gun than to live where nobody is allowed to be armed — this according to a June 8-9 poll by Rasmussen Reports. The polling... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield was disappointed to read that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has stayed — that is, temporarily blocked — a lower court’s order that had mandated the District process concealed carry applications and disregard its “good” or “proper” purpose requirement. In the case of Wrenn v. District of... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield members should be aware that Nevada apparently no longer recognizes Michigan’s CPL for reciprocity, according to Michigan Open Carry, Inc. According to Nevada’s DPS Website, Michigan has been dropped from the list of reciprocity states. Click here to see the list. More broadly, Law Shield would advise our members that if they... [Read More]

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Along with the more-heralded Open Carry and Campus Carry bills, Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed another measure that could have caught Texas Law Shield members unaware: the Knife Law Preemption bill. HB 905 repeals local knife ordinances more restrictive than state law and ensures that the repeal of the Texas ban on switchblade (automatic)... [Read More]

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Law Shield would like to alert our members to another substantial upgrade to Texas gun rights with the passage and signing of SB 273, which “protects citizens from improperly posted 30.06 signs used to coerce CHL holders into unnecessarily disarming on government property.” The bill was signed on June 16 and takes effect Sept. 1,... [Read More]

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