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Georgia Members’ Voice Video: Should You Protect Thy Neighbor?
by PJ HermosaEvery Member has to make the decision to intervene in a fight — or not — based on a host of tactical and safety issues. Member Ambassador Sherry Hale interviews U.S. Law Shield of Georgia Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo to learn how Good Samaritans can stay out of legal trouble if faced with... [Read More]
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Virginia Members’ Voice Video: Should You Protect Thy Neighbor?
by PJ HermosaEvery Member has to make the decision to intervene in a fight — or not — based on a host of tactical and safety issues. Member Ambassador Sherry Hale interviews U.S. Law Shield of Virginia Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley to learn how Good Samaritans can stay out of legal trouble if faced with... [Read More]
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Pennsylvania Members’ Voice Video: Should You Protect Thy Neighbor?
by PJ HermosaEvery Member has to make the decision to intervene in a fight — or not — based on a host of tactical and safety issues. Member Ambassador Sherry Hale interviews U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane to learn how Good Samaritans can stay out of legal trouble if faced with... [Read More]
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President's Message
by PJ HermosaCongratulations, Judge Alessi! We are extraordinarily pleased to announce that our Missouri Independent Program Attorney, Deborah Alessi, was elected Circuit Judge for St. Charles County, Missouri. Judge Alessi’s election is a major victory for law-abiding gun owners all over Missouri thanks to her staunch support of the Second Amendment and focus on maintaining and... [Read More]
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Affiliate Profile: Buffalo Cartridge Co. Lives the Motto of 'God, Guns, Country'
by PJ HermosaIf Ken Cooper and his business partners at Buffalo Cartridge Company are correct, the recent election showed that the values of people who believe in the personal right to self defense, and who love to hunt, shoot, and attend gun shows, are becoming stronger than ever. Buffalo Cartridge Company, a Texas & U.S. Law Shield... [Read More]
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Army Chooses SIG P320 to Replace Beretta M9 Pistol
by PJ HermosaThe U.S. Army has selected the SIG SAUER Model P320 to replace the Beretta M9 service pistol currently in use since the mid-1980s. Released in 2014, the P320 is a polymer striker-fired pistol with interchangeable grip modules that can also be adjusted in frame size and caliber by the operator. The Modular Handgun System (MHS)... [Read More]
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10 New Firearms, Ammo, & Gear to Look for in 2017
by PJ HermosaWhen our staff visited the 2017 Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show in January, a number of products Texas & U.S. Law Shield Members might enjoy caught our attention. Here are 10 selections of long guns, ammunition, optics, and accessories you may see at our affiliated ranges and gun stores later this year. CZ-USA ... [Read More]
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Texas: After an Unintended Discharge of Your Weapon — What's Next?
by PJ HermosaTexas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker from Walker & Byington in Houston explains to Members what they should do if they unintentionally fire a weapon. Click below to watch the video.
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Congress to Review SSA's Gun-Stripping Rule as Early as This Week
by PJ HermosaIn a follow-up to our previous reporting here and here, Congress has agreed to review a final rule by the Social Security Administration under the Obama administration that would wrongly strip law-abiding Americans of their Second Amendment rights. The proposal was first announced in summer of 2015. Congress is now going to review the Obama administration’s unconstitutional ban under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). CRA allows... [Read More]
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Uber Poll: 75% Say Gun Ban Means They Won't Ride
by PJ HermosaWe recently asked Texas & U.S. Law Shield Members if Uber’s ban on firearms would affect their decision to use the transportation company. By more than a 4:1 margin, respondents in the online survey said they will not support Uber because of its carry policy. The survey was attached to a story about Florida Uber driver Namique Anderson, who would... [Read More]
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Video: How to Have Fun Shooting on the Move, from SIG Sauer Academy
by PJ HermosaTexas & U.S. Law Shield brings you video training tips from the SIG Sauer Academy, in association with the National Shooting Sports Foundation. In this episode, SIG Sauer Academy Vice President Adam Painchaud talks about a drill that gets you much-needed practice for shooting on the move. Video courtesy NSSF. Used with permission. Watch more tips... [Read More]
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A Long Discussion on Short-Barreled Shotguns
by PJ HermosaWe have received numerous questions regarding the Mossberg 590 Shockwave. The firearm has a pistol grip, shoots shotgun shell ammunition, has a barrel length of 14 inches, and an overall length around 26½ inches. It is marketed as a non-NFA weapon, which does not require a tax stamp for possession. The question is:... [Read More]
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