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Law Shield will not insult the intelligence of our members by stating that it is unwise to attempt to unload a handgun while driving. It is worth noting, however, that an Ames man was returning home from a fishing trip with his wife and two young children, KTRK-TV reports, when he attempted to unload his... [Read More]

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Law Shield wants to point out to our members that a statistic you may hear in many media outlets — that there have been 74 school shootings since Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 — has been debunked. Journalist Charles C. Johnson used Twitter to point out 74-event list provided by Everytown included criminals who... [Read More]

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Law Shield notes that a Muskegon Heights, Mich., man has decided to carry a rifle to and from the bus stop to protect his daughter. WZZM-TV reports that Michael LaMay says his actions are in response to recent violence in the city. Muskegon County Prosecutor DJ Hilson says he is aware of the situation, and... [Read More]

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Law Shield applauds the groups seeking an injunction against Massachusetts regulations that prevent the commercial sale of certain semiautomatic handguns. The Second Amendment Foundation, joined by Commonwealth Second Amendment, Inc., two commercial dealers and six private citizens, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts to stop enforcement of a regulation requiring a “load... [Read More]

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A Denver Post article raises a safety question we think is worth pointing out to Law Shield members: Denver’s police chief banned the use of tactical flashlights with switches below the trigger guard after two officers accidentally fired their guns last year, the paper reported. One of the officers may have shot a suspect when... [Read More]

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Law Shield would like to notify our members that a federal judge recently took the BATFE to task for writing unclear and vague regulations regarding what devices can be classified as silencers. The agency arbitrarily classified a new device as a firearm silencer without sufficient review or a decent explanation why, U.S. District Judge John... [Read More]

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Law Shield wants to alert our members about a particularly bad anti-gun bill moving in the California state senate. California often rolls out legislation that becomes a template for gun grabbers in other states, and it’s our hope that this can be stopped. Senate Bill 53 would require individuals that wanted to purchase ammunition to... [Read More]

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Recently, Law Shield learned that the City of Boulder and its Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) division have been in direct violation of Colorado law by posting signs that prohibit the carrying of firearms. Our Colorado members may remember that during the 2000 legislative session, C.R.S. 18-12-214 (1)(a) in its current form was enacted,... [Read More]

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James Alan Fox, a Criminology Professor at Northeastern University, showcases his study and findings on why “mass shootings” are not becoming more frequent, regardless of what the media or the government may be suggesting.

The post CNN: Mass Shootings Not On The Rise appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Law Shield would like to recommend to our members an item posted at IJReview.com about actual causes of mortality. Important to note: Gun deaths are way down the list. The story, entitled “One Chart Puts Firearms & Natural Disasters Threat in Perspective,” examines a graphic made by Oxford PhD. student Avi Roy that compares actual... [Read More]

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News report out of Florida showcasing our Vice President of Member Services, David Donchecz as well as Firearms Program Attorney James Phillips. Many thanks to the Home Safety Academy for sponsoring this fantastic seminar.

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If you’re a Target shopper, you may want to tell the company that you appreciate being able to carry guns in its stores — because the company is being attacked for its current stance. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is trying to pressure Minneapolis-based retailer Target Corp. into prohibiting customers from open-carrying... [Read More]

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