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Halloween will be a little bit different this year. COVID-19 is affecting plans and canceling large gatherings, but some spooky staples still remain. So, before you plan that elaborate Halloween costume and set out the carved pumpkin on your doorstep, let's discuss the mischief and dangers that lurk around the Halloween season. Can

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Are you ready for the November 3, 2020, election? Do you know where you’ll cast your vote? Do you even know if you’ll be going to a polling station? As the mainstream media debates the issue of mail-in voting on a daily basis, it can be difficult to cut through the partisanship and know

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, or “ATF” has officially unveiled a new edict every gun store, and prospective gun buyers should know. The ATF Form 4473 was rebooted for 2020, requiring Federal Firearms Licensed gun dealers, or “FFLs” to use this new version for gun sales and transfers beginning

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Typically, Halloween is a joyous time of the year. However, the global pandemic will likely alter plans this year. Whether you plan to go out or stay at home this Halloween, it is certainly still wise to understand the potential dangers this time of year presents and how to avoid legal pitfalls. Historically,

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You’ve undoubtedly heard the long-established phrase “wheels of justice.” Have you thought about the many moving (often slowly moving) parts of the criminal justice system? Specifically, the people who work for the system. Who are these people and what is their role? Do they have a political agenda? And, what do they think

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Join Us On the Race Track: NASCAR Hall of Fame 2020 Friday, October 30th, 2020 Fox Sports 1, See local listings.  "One of the best things about being American is the freedom that we have every day. We really wanted integrity to be at the forefront of everything we did. That

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For hundreds of years, it has been legal for Americans to manufacture their own firearms. Let’s address a recent debate in the media: “ghost guns.”

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For hundreds of years, it has been legal for Americans to manufacture their own firearms. Let’s address a recent debate in the media: “ghost guns.”

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This time of year is a favorite among hunters, hikers, and criminals... What should you do if you find your vehicle broken into, windows smashed, and your gun is missing? Better yet, what could you have done to avoid this, if anything?

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What Is A Ghost Gun? A “Ghost Gun” is a term created by the media to refer to a firearm made by a private individual and not purchased via a federal firearms dealer. The common characteristic (or lack thereof) that brands a firearm with the title “Ghost Gun” is the absence of a

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