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The National Rifle Association has unveiled a brand-new look for its Eddie Eagle GunSafe program, featuring a modernized video and message from the gun-accident-prevention program. Eddie Eagle, the program’s mascot, has delivered his crucial safety message to nearly 28 million children since the program began in 1988. The gun-safety messages it promotes are worth sharing... [Read More]

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A recent column by Andrew Kohut, founding director of Pew Research Center, delves into what Law Shield members already see as obvious—when most Americans believe crime rates are rising, most believe gun ownership—not gun control—makes people safer. The headline on his column is, “Despite lower crime rates, support for gun rights increases,” and in the... [Read More]

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Click here for video. Law Shield members know there are times when you can pull a gun in self defense — but brandishing because your granddaughter didn’t play in a softball game isn’t one of them.  

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U.S. Law Shield members should be aware of a legal battle shaping up in The Volunteer State between the gun-loving legislature and gun-tepid governor of the state. Both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly voted last month to pass a bill that would block the State from participating in the implementation and enforcement of federal... [Read More]

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Law Shield would like to inform our members of a substantial pending court decision in California that could affect the ability to “bear arms” — but not necessarily guns — in the state. The Knife Rights Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging safe and responsible use of knives and edged tools, recently filed... [Read More]

The post In California, Court Is Deciding if Swiss Army Knives Are Illegal appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Law Shield wants to make our members aware of three pro-gun bills headed to Gov. Asa Hutchinson for signature: — HB 1505 will allow permit holders to secure their handgun in their vehicle in a public parking lot. — HB 1372 would allow private schools in the state to determine their own policy on allowing... [Read More]

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A new video from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) could be a helpful way to introduce children to the topic of firearms safety. The “How to Talk to Your Kids about Firearm Safety” video stars champion shooter and mother Julie Golob, and it encourages parents to have “the talk” about firearm safety with their... [Read More]

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Texas Law Shield was glad to see that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined 22 other state attorneys general in urging the Obama administration to permanently discard a proposed ban on M855 5.56x45mm ammunition. The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) had recently proposed the ban under the guise of police safety... [Read More]

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According to The Columbian newspaper, Jeffrey C. Barton, 53, chased off some prowlers about 3 a.m. on July 15, 2013, by punching one in the face and firing three rounds from his shotgun. Barton said, “I did what Joe Biden told me to do. I went outside and fired my shotgun in the air.” Biden... [Read More]

The post Man Floats ‘Biden’ Defense, Gets Convicted of Obstruction appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Law Shield would like to praise a common-sense expansion of gun rights in Florida that is contained in SB 290, a bill which the State Senate passed in late March. SB 290 would allow gun owners to take their guns in their cars without a concealed carry permit during a state of emergency like a... [Read More]

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The following is a copy of the Recall Notice issued by Winchester:  

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Law Shield members will be glad to hear that on Monday, the Texas House approved legislation that would legalize open carry for handguns in Texas. However, the bill isn’t for permitless Constitutional Carry, like a handful of other states have. House Bill 910 would allow those with concealed-carry licenses to carry their handguns openly in... [Read More]

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