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A few weeks ago, two men were convicted in Kansas under the National Firearms Act for doing what was legal under state law. The feds ignored a state law that prohibited the federal government from enforcing any laws restricting firearms within the borders of Kansas. This showdown pitted States Rights and the Second Amendment against... [Read More]

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A good Samaritan who shot a man attacking a deputy has a new gun, courtesy of Shoot Straight in Fort Myers, a U.S. Law Shield of Florida-affiliated facility. Ken Cohen, manager of the Shoot Straight Fort Myers store, said that Khaled Akkawi, the owner of the Shoot Straight chain of firearms stores and ranges in... [Read More]

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Texas & 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 shows how to safely and effectively transition from rifle to pistol and back. Video courtesy NSSF. Used with permission. Watch more tips from the... [Read More]

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Is it legal to carry a firearm into an Oklahoma casino? In this video, U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles answers a question he hears frequently from Members. Can a person carrying a firearm take it into gaming establishments, which are private property? Watch the video to get the answer.

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  Last week, Levi Strauss Chief Executive Chip Bergh posted an open letter on LinkedIn asking the company’s customers not to bring weapons into the company’s stores. Does Bergh’s statement raise legal problems for LTC permit holders in Texas? From Bergh’s statement: “Providing a safe environment to work and shop is a top priority for us at Levi Strauss & Co.... [Read More]

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Members of our staff enjoyed seeing Texas Law Shield members at the “Range Day with Texas Law Shield and Defender Outdoors” on November 19. Here are some scenes from the event, where our Members got free range fees if they came and shot at the Defender Outdoors Shooting Center at 2900 Shotts Street in Fort Worth.... [Read More]

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  We’re running a great promotion this season where you can give Texas Law Shield as a gift — and get a great gift in return. Click here or click the image below to see the details.  

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Gun enthusiasts and hobbyists have long been building their own firearms by purchasing lower receivers or kits and other parts needed to assemble a firearm. The lower receiver is a small block of metal about the size of a deck of cards where the trigger mechanism is housed and where bullets pass through. A gun... [Read More]

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  Over the course of representing our clients, we have noticed a very peculiar phenomenon that is leading to arrests or entanglements with the legal system. We have labeled this term “jumping the gun,” and it happens more often than you’d think! What is jumping the gun? Imagine the following scenario: John lives at home,... [Read More]

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  Firearms and Texans. Texans and firearms. There are few words in the popular lexicon that go together with greater ease than these. Our history tells us why, and our treasured historical documents remove any doubt. These same documents also rebut the claim by the anti-gun left that the NRA and evil gun manufacturers are... [Read More]

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  One of the most common questions I get is what gear a person should carry on a daily basis. With all the new and amazing super-cool gadgets and gizmos available these days, it can be confusing to choose what you need versus what you want. Some people may just be getting started in the personal-responsibility lifestyle and... [Read More]

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  Is it legal to carry a firearm into or around a Colorado casino? In this video, U.S. Law Shield of Colorado Independent Program Attorney Doug Richards provides the answers.

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