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Law Shield would like to let our members know that Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-Connecticut) who represents Newtown, Connecticut recently introduced a bill called the Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act “to prohibit the transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and for other purposes.” The act defines “large capacity” as any magazine holding... [Read More]

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Law Shield would like to inform our NFA members that on Jan. 20, 2015, ATF updated its progress on clearing out the backlog of pending eForms and paper NFA applications. The highlights: As of Jan. 14, 2015, ATF has reduced the number of pending NFA applications dating back to February, 2014 from 81,000 to 38,000

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Law Shield would like to inform our NFA members that on Jan. 20, 2015, ATF updated its progress on clearing out the backlog of pending eForms and paper NFA applications. The highlights: As of Jan. 14, 2015, ATF has reduced the number of pending NFA applications dating back to February, 2014 from 81,000 to 38,000... [Read More]

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Law Shield members will be happy to hear that a recently introduced U.S. House bill, H.R. 131, would more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition for law-abiding gun owners. Current federal law allows law-abiding persons to transport firearms between two locations where they have a legal right to possess them.  They may

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Law Shield members will be happy to hear that a recently introduced U.S. House bill, H.R. 131, would more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition for law-abiding gun owners. Current federal law allows law-abiding persons to transport firearms between two locations where they have a legal right to possess them.  They may... [Read More]

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Law Shield is gratified to see that almost a quarter-million Wisconsin residents have submitted applications to get licenses to carry concealed guns, with more than 37,000 applications filed in 2014, the third full year after concealed carry was approved. An annual report from the Department of Justice said nearly 34,000 applicants were issued permits, raising

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Law Shield is gratified to see that almost a quarter-million Wisconsin residents have submitted applications to get licenses to carry concealed guns, with more than 37,000 applications filed in 2014, the third full year after concealed carry was approved. An annual report from the Department of Justice said nearly 34,000 applicants were issued permits, raising... [Read More]

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Texas Law Shield would like to tell our members a little about House Bill 1179, introduced by Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99). It is a pro-suppressor measure that would require Chief Law Enforcement Officers (CLEOs) in Texas to sign NFA applications within 15 days of receipt, unless the applicant is found to be a prohibited person.

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Texas Law Shield would like to tell our members a little about House Bill 1179, introduced by Rep. Charlie Geren (R-99). It is a pro-suppressor measure that would require Chief Law Enforcement Officers (CLEOs) in Texas to sign NFA applications within 15 days of receipt, unless the applicant is found to be a prohibited person.... [Read More]

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Today, Dauphin County Judge Andrew Dowling granted a preliminary injunction against the City of Harrisburg, ruling that the city “is in violation of State Law with three of their city ordinances” which prohibit the possession of firearms in parks, in public during a state of emergency, and by minors. These ordinances were found to “unlawfully

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Today, Dauphin County Judge Andrew Dowling granted a preliminary injunction against the City of Harrisburg, ruling that the city “is in violation of State Law with three of their city ordinances” which prohibit the possession of firearms in parks, in public during a state of emergency, and by minors. These ordinances were found to “unlawfully... [Read More]

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Law Shield helps our members with what happens after the “bang.” The First Person Defender online TV series looks at what happens before the “bang.” The show takes regular "good guys" and puts them in an intense, real life, self-defense situation, using Simunition guns and ammo in force on force training to see what works,

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