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Law Shield would like to alert our members that Remington is voluntarily recalling Remington Model 887 shotguns manufactured from December 1, 2013 to November 24, 2014. The company has determined that some Remington Model 887 shotguns manufactured between those dates may have a defect causing the firing pin to bind in the forward position within... [Read More]

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As our Law Shield members go afield this fall, it’s always worth reiterating a few safety tips. 1 Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. 2 Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 3 Be sure of your target and aware of what is beyond it. 4 Keep your finger outside of... [Read More]

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Law Shield members who might want to own an AR-15–style rifle someday, but who are confused about the terminology and setup choices available, should take a look at three videos (embedded below) available from Brownells, the firearms parts, ammunition, and gunsmithing tools retailer based in Iowa. The Caliber Video shows the difference in chamber dimensions... [Read More]

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Law Shield has been following the case of Morris v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and is pleased to report that Elizabeth E. Morris and Alan C. Baker, plaintiffs, prevailed with the ruling of an Idaho federal district court that the federal government ban on firearms on Corps properties violates the Second Amendment. According to... [Read More]

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At Law Shield we continue to worry about provisions of New York’s SAFE Law affecting our members. The SAFE Act, signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is one of the toughest gun-control laws in the country. Most notably, the law banned high-capacity modern semiauto rifles. It also created a list of the mentally ill whose guns... [Read More]

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Our Law Shield members in Pennsylvania have just gained a measure of protection from cities that, on their own, try to pass ordinances relating to guns and gun control in the future. On Oct. 28, Gov. Tom Corbett signed into law a measure that would give anyone who may legally own a firearm — and... [Read More]

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Click here for video. In Douglasville, Georgia, election officials asked Bundy Cobb to remove his tan “NRA Instructor” hat before he early voted in late October. He complied, even though he said the hat was definitely not campaigning for any candidate, and the request by Douglas County Board of Elections officials “definitely infringed on my... [Read More]

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Law Shield notes a painful irony: Three fair-goers became victims of an armed robbery while walking to their car during this year’s state fair in North Carolina. This came after NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler implemented a ban of handgun carry at the fair, which many CHLs in the state thought was illegal. So F.... [Read More]

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Colt’s announced that it may miss a $10.9 million bond payment due on November 17. There is a 30-day grace period that would push the default date to December 15. However, even if it does make the payment, Colt owes another $48 million by the end of the year. In June, the company reported a... [Read More]

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The Law Shield staff was pleasantly surprised to see an extensive article on The Washington Times website that covered, drum roll please, the 15 “best concealed-carry handguns.” We cannot recall seeing a similar story in a mainstream news publication before. The Times picked these handguns for the list: Ruger LCR .38 Special Revolver Kahr CW380... [Read More]

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U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) is asking businesses affected by Operation Choke Point to come forward with their stories, Law Shield has learned. “This platform was created so that if you own a business and have been affected by Operation Choke Point you can share your story so that I can continue to apply pressure... [Read More]

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Kel-Tec has announced availability of its CMR-30 (Carbine Magnum Rimfire/30 Rounds), saying in a company Facebook post that the blowback-operated .22 WMR (.22 Magnum) will have an MSRP of $630. Of particular interest to the Law Shield staff was the unloaded weight of the carbine, only 3.8 pounds. That is light enough to handle easily... [Read More]

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