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  The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed three self-defense bills, including one that would let college students carry weapons on campus to defend themselves against active shooters or other criminals. They are: House Bill 280, sponsored by State Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton. House Bill 292, sponsored by State Rep. Rick Jasperse, R-Jasper. House Bill... [Read More]

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  A resolution to protect veterans’ Second Amendment rights by countering the label “mentally defective” for anyone who gets help managing government benefits was approved recently by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act—also known as HR 1181—passed the House March 16 by a 240-175 vote. Now the U.S. Senate is... [Read More]

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    Pro-gun state legislators in Virginia may try to override the governor’s veto that blocked a bill that would have let active members of the military or those who received an honorable discharge from the U. S. Armed Forces or the Virginia National Guard to obtain a concealed handgun permit at age 18. “Gov.... [Read More]

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      The Florida Senate has approved a bill clarifying that prosecutors, not the accused, have the burden of proof in pre-trial hearings for people seeking immunity through the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law. Senate Bill 128 passed Wednesday, March 15 on a 23-15 vote. Now the House is considering its version of the... [Read More]

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Taking the family to a state or national park this summer? Then you need to know the rules about firearms carry at your destinations, in state or out of state. Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane explain various park rules controlling where you can — and definitely cannot — take your gun. And please... [Read More]

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Taking the family to a state or national park this summer? Then you need to know the rules about firearms carry at your destinations, in state or out of state. Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain various park rules controlling where you can — and definitely cannot — take your gun. And please... [Read More]

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Taking the family to a state or national park this summer? Then you need to know the rules about firearms carry at your destinations, in state or out of state. Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley explain various park rules controlling where you can — and definitely cannot — take your gun. And please... [Read More]

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Texas & U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Michele Byington discusses the state of Constitutional Carry with host Sam Malone.  

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Shoot Smart, the 2016 NSSF SHOT Business Magazine Range of the Year and a Texas Law Shield facility, has announced plans to expand into Benbrook, Texas in late spring 2017. The new location marks the third location for owners Roxanne and Jim Laney, and with the addition of a third range, Shoot Smart will become the largest chain... [Read More]

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Taking the family to a state or national park this summer? Then you need to know the rules about firearms carry at your destinations, in state or out of state. Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards explain various park rules controlling where you can — and definitely cannot — take your gun. And... [Read More]

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  Think owning a gun is all the protection you need? The fact is that innocent gun owners go to jail every day just for exercising their right of self-defense. Don’t let it happen to you! Find out how to protect yourself after you’ve pulled the trigger by attending one of our interesting and informative... [Read More]

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The just-released video above is from the Florida State Attorney’s Office, supporting a judge’s ruling that a citizen who opened fire on a man attacking a Lee County deputy last year was justified in using deadly force. David Katz, U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney, said of the video release, “Normally, the police... [Read More]

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