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In the Commonwealth of Virginia, cities and counties may regulate where and how firearms and ammunition may be carried and used. Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Virginia Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley explain the details.  

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In the Keystone State, cities and counties are very limited in how they can regulate the ownership of or carry of firearms and ammunition. Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane explain how “pre-emption” protects the rights of gun-owning citizens.

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Can municipalities in the Peach State restrict your 2nd Amendment rights? The answer is, “No.” Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Georgia Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain how cities and counties in the state have very limited ability to set up their own rules regulating gun-owning citizens.  

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Can municipalities in the Centennial State regulate your 2nd Amendment rights? The answer is “Yes, sort of.” Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Colorado Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards explain how cities and counties in the state can set up their own rules regulating gun-owning citizens.

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In the Sunshine State, cities and counties generally may not regulate the ownership of or carry of firearms and ammunition, with a few exceptions. Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David Katz explain how “pre-emption” protects the rights of gun-owning citizens.

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  As you practice, you will notice a wider dispersal with the greater speed you attempt—keep the shots centered. Among the most misunderstood tactics in personal defense is the double tap. More than half of those practicing defense shooting execute the double tap incorrectly. Worse yet, it is most often taught incorrectly. Those without training... [Read More]

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You might have read some articles or seen headlines about a court upholding a ban on “assault rifles,” including the AR-15. Independent Program Attorneys at the law firm of Walker & Byington, PLLC have received many questions from Members concerned that this ruling has made the AR-15 (and similar semi-automatic firearms) illegal “assault weapons” everywhere in the... [Read More]

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    In the Sooner State, cities and counties may not regulate the ownership of or carry of firearms and ammunition. Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles explain how “pre-emption” protects the rights of gun-owning citizens.      

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  The New Hampshire state motto “Live Free or Die” got a boost last week when Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law a bill that lifts licensing requirements to carry a concealed firearm in the Granite State. Senate Bill 12, considered a “Constitutional Carry” law by its backers, made New Hampshire the 12th state not to... [Read More]

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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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  Last week, President Trump signed a resolution that kills an Obama-era rule preventing some Social Security recipients from buying guns. House Joint Resolution 40 stopped the Obama directive to the Social Security Administration to disclose information about certain people with mental illnesses to the national gun background check system. The order was made last December... [Read More]

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The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that restrictions on Florida doctors talking to patients about gun safety were a violation of the doctors’ First Amendment’s right to free speech. The court said a patient who doesn’t want to be questioned about gun ownership can easily find another doctor. U.S. Law Shield of... [Read More]

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