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U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips: If you are served with an injunction for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence or sexual violence, it’s very important you pay close attention to the paperwork. One of two things may have occurred. One, the court could have entered a temporary injunction. And if they did, they will outline the... [Read More]

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T. Edwin Walker, an attorney at the law firm of Walker & Byington, explains how gun owners can get into Federal trouble if they’re covered by a protective order and even inadvertently possess a firearm. How does Texas family law affect your gun rights? Family cases are tough emotional legal controversies that sadly have become... [Read More]

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Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor: So, how should you handle a police encounter when you’re driving in your car and all of a sudden you see the flashing red or blue lights behind you? Well, first thing is pull off to the right side of the road as quickly as possible. If... [Read More]

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U.S Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles:  Many people have asked me what to do when they see flashing lights of a police officer in the rearview mirror and they understand uh-oh, I’m going to have to pull over and stop and talk to this police officer. When you have an encounter in a... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane: Nothing can ruin your day like being pulled over by a police officer.  You see flashing lights going on and you think to yourself, oh, great.  What did I do?  As someone who has a license to carry a firearm, there’s naturally going to be questions about... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney James Phillips: Almost every single one of us have had the unfortunate pleasure of driving down the road only to look up in the rearview mirror and see those blue lights.  It’s a moment we all dread. Most CWFL holders, they find themselves in a dilemma on what should... [Read More]

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U.S Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards: If a police officer stops you for running a red light or speeding and they come up to your window, what I do is I give them my concealed handgun license and my driver’s license and registration at the same time.  Now, in a lot of counties here... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo: How should you handle a law enforcement encounter during a traffic stop?  Do you have to show your weapons carry license?  Do you have to tell the officer that you’re carrying a firearm? And what if police want to search your car? Well, the goal of any... [Read More]

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Kirk Evans, president of Texas and U.S. Law Shield: Do you face legal liability if you try to help someone in an active shooter situation with protective advice or medical issues? Here with a look at Good Samaritan laws and protections is Michele Byington. Michele Byington, Texas Law Shield Firearms Program Attorney So say you... [Read More]

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Kirk Evans, president of Texas and U.S. Law Shield: In this video, Michele Byington will go through the legal ramifications of what happens when you’re carrying your gun in a place you shouldn’t and then encounter an active shooter situation. Michele Byington, Texas Law Shield Firearms Program Attorney   What do we do when we’re... [Read More]

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Kirk Evans, president of Texas and U.S. Law Shield: Here with some additional tips on how to deal with law enforcement from the legal perspective, is Michele Byington. Michele Byington, Texas Law Shield Firearms Program Attorney So from a legal perspective, what do you do when the police arrive? Well, number one, you probably just... [Read More]

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Kirk Evans, president of Texas and U.S. Law Shield: If you ever find yourself in one of these terrible active shooter predicaments, your instant reaction could save the lives of yourself and others. Before you get in that circumstance, it’s important to know what the law is, so that you can act immediately without hesitating... [Read More]

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