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When a Colorado member was confronted by two angry men in a grocery store parking lot, he tried to defuse the situation by showing his firearm. Watch Member Ambassador Sherry Hale explain why our Member got arrested — and learn the simple step you can take to avoid a similar fate. Member Ambassador Sherry Hale: Hey, members.... [Read More]

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In the Lone Star State, cities and counties generally may not regulate the ownership or carry of firearms, ammunition, and knives — with a couple of pretty important exceptions. Click the video link above to watch Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker of Walker & Byington in Houston tell you how to stay legal in the great state of... [Read More]

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Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor discusses the intricacies of the law of self defense in Texas when people are doing bad things at night. Does darkness expand your ability to protect yourself and your property?  

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  Adam Painchaud, director of the SIG Sauer Academy in New Hampshire, teaches a simple pistol drill that can improve your trigger-finger discipline and overall accuracy. If you know you’re flinching in anticipation of the shot, then work on correcting it by trying this drill.

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U.S. Law Shield of Georgia Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo says that Members ask him all the time what they can legally do to repel or stop an attack. The answer, he says, is “It depends.” In the video below, he discusses the legal concepts of threat of force, force, and deadly force, and what the bad guy... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield of Colorado Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards says that Members ask him all the time what they can legally do to repel an attack. The answer, he says, is based on specific facts that differ from situation to situation. He also notes that “rarely” will threats alone allow you to respond with... [Read More]

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  U.S. Law Shield of Virginia Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley says that Members ask him all the time how much force they can use to repel an attack. The answer, he says, is “reasonable force.” He also notes that Virginia is a stand-your-ground state, with one major exception. Click the video below to hear his “must-know” advice.... [Read More]

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  U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane says that you can respond to a verbal threat with self-defense measures — but there are important considerations to know about. Click to hear his “must-know” advice.  

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  U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles says that you can respond to a threat with force or deadly force — but with important limitations you must know about. Click the video below to hear those crucial limitations.  

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U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David Katz says that you can respond to a threat with force or deadly force — but with important limitations you must know about. Click the video below to hear those crucial limitations.  

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  Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Gordon Cooper says that words alone are not enough to justify use of force or deadly force in an escalating situation. But couple them with a threatening action, and it’s a whole ‘nother ballgame. Click to watch the video:  

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In an 11-page white paper labeled “not for public distribution,” but which has been obtained by Texas & U.S. Law Shield, Ronald B. Turk, associate deputy director and chief operating officer of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, outlines several steps the agency could take to remove many restrictions on gun regulations in... [Read More]

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