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The following is a video transcript. Every firearm owner ought to know what to do in case one of their firearms is stolen. Now, in some states, there are laws that require you to report to the authorities when your firearm has been stolen. Missouri is not one of those states. There is no law... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I’d like to discuss with you the importance of documenting your firearms. What I’m talking about here is documenting your firearms for yourself and also what your obligations are under the law. Registration of firearms—particularly handguns—occurs when you acquire a handgun in New Jersey from a dealer. Or in... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. In North Carolina, there is no requirement that you report a stolen firearm, but as a practical matter, it is a wise thing to do. That way, if your firearm is used in the commission of a crime, law enforcement officers will not show up at your residence because... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi, this is Wilkes Ellsworth, your Independent Program Attorney in Ohio. I’d like to talk to you today about stolen firearms, what we should do in those circumstances, and documenting your firearms. Secure Your Firearm First off, we should always take precautions to properly secure our firearms and other... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hello, this is Robert Robles, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield in the State of Oklahoma. I would like to talk to you today about the unfortunate event of having your gun stolen. Neither the federal government nor the State of Oklahoma require a gun to be reported to... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Some people find out that we have guns—or they see a gun—and they want to steal it or take it. The first thing to know: in Pennsylvania, there is no state law for you to report a lost, missing, or stolen firearm. Now, there are some ordinances that are... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi. Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for Virginia. Does Virginia law require a firearm to be registered and does Virginia law require that a stolen firearm be reported to the authorities? In Virginia, only machine guns in the commonwealth need to be registered with the Department of... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. What do you do if an ATF agent shows up to your home, flashes a badge, and demands to see what is inside your gun safe? What if they ask you for a specific firearm or a firearm component? Do you surrender it to them? Today we’re going to... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. What if you walk out of a restaurant with your family and hear the distinct sound of a pistol discharging feet away? You usher your family back inside of the restaurant and you tell everyone to get down. Looking through the window, you see a gunman pointing his weapon... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. There are a lot of legal misconceptions out there about what you can and can’t do when it comes to guns in Texas. Before you jump the gun, let’s discuss three common myths and set the record straight. Myth Number One: If I shoot someone on my porch, I... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to speak today about common pitfalls that my clients and members often fall into when they are trying to use deadly force (or even just force) to protect a third party. Let’s talk about the common pitfalls. You do not always know what you’re getting into, and... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Doug Richards for U.S. LawShield of Colorado. I want to talk to you today about a couple of misconceptions, or myths, related to firearm ownership here in Colorado. Myth Number One: The Castle Doctrine The first one is, “if the Castle Doctrine applies at my home, and if my... [Read More]

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