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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 Virginia Members will be happy to hear that several pro-rights gun bills are headed to the Governor Terry McAuliffe’s desk for his signature or veto, Independent Program Attorneys Ed Riley and Mitch Wells report: HB1432 by Delegate R. Lee Ware (R, House District 65) authorizes any person to carry a switchblade... [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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  Members, several firearms-related bills are currently moving through the Oklahoma Legislature, which convened for its 2017 Legislative Session February 6. Here’s an update on several bills that you may want to follow, says Robert Robles, U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney. In the House Judiciary Committee: — HB 2322 by Representative Jeff Coody... [Read More]

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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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  Dear Members and Friends: We want everyone to know that we are working tirelessly to protect and educate gun owners across this great country. In keeping with that mission, we are pleased to announce that we have now opened in Kentucky and Maryland, hopefully soon to be followed by even more states. If you have friends... [Read More]

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  Two bills recently filed in the Florida Legislature would remove many restrictions on where gun owners can legally carry concealed firearms, effectively doing away with many gun-free zones in the state. State Sen. Dennis Baxley filed Senate Bill 908 and Rep. Don Hahnfeldt filed House Bill 803 for this legislative session, and those bills... [Read More]

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  Members, mark February 18 on your calendars! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to sharpen your shooting skills at a Texas Law Shield Range Day. Our friends at Ballistic Therapy Indoor Shooting Range in Boerne, Texas, are offering a huge discount on range fees exclusively to Texas Law Shield members during the event—10... [Read More]

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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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