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Does my firearm have to be registered? The answer is no. There is no registration requirement for an inherited firearm in the State of Oklahoma. What if I am ineligible to possess firearms either because of my age or my condition of being a convicted felon or convicted juvenile delinquent? If you are ineligible to... [Read More]

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What do you have to do when you’re confronted by an attacking dog and whether you have to let the dog bite you before you can use deadly force? The answer simply is of course not; you don’t have to let a dog bite you. When can you shoot if you’re confronted by an attacking... [Read More]

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I often get questions about the use of force against dogs. If a dog approaches you, teeth bared, snarling, angry, can you use force against that dog? Under Missouri law, you may be justified in doing so. If you are in reasonable apprehension of imminent harm, then you may be justified in using deadly force... [Read More]

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Inherited firearms are an interesting topic of law in Missouri. Inherited firearms do not have to be registered. In Missouri, private firearm transfers do not require registration, and if the transfer is taking place because someone has died and they’ve left their guns to you, there’s no reason you have to go and register those... [Read More]

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We are often asked about attacks by dogs. Can you shoot a dog that is approaching you aggressively? Do you have to wait for it to bite before defending yourself? What level of force can you use to defend yourself against a dog or other animal? If you are out jogging or walking your dog... [Read More]

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If you have inherited a gun or other firearms, there are three things you need to know. 1. Federal law strictly prohibits the transfer of a handgun to a resident of another state unless done through a Federal Firearms Licensee, or FFL. Although you cannot ordinarily directly transfer a handgun between two people who reside... [Read More]

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As a member of U.S. LawShield, you have access to Member Perks from a national network of more than 3,000 affiliate gun ranges, gun stores, and various retailers. These 2A-friendly Perks provide a little something extra to our Members—a “Thank You” from us for your loyalty. This week, we’re taking a look at TALON Grips and what they... [Read More]

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The Situation You’re driving home after a long day of work, and a police officer stops you for speeding. He pulls out his ticket book and he asks if there’s anything in the car he should know about. Perplexed, you say no. The officer hands you a ticket and then asks if he can take... [Read More]

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You received that dreaded phone call, your grandpa has passed away. You remember the time you hunted together, shot skeet and targets for practice. There’s no substitute for him being there. But at the reading of his will, you learn that you’ve inherited his entire gun collection. Preserving his legacy is important, and you want... [Read More]

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Have you ever been chased down by an aggressive dog? Do you have to let that dog bite you before you defend yourself with force or deadly force? One of the oddities about Texas law is that there’s no specific legal justification that allows you to defend yourself from an attacking dog. Texas law details... [Read More]

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Under federal law the person must be at least 18 years of age in order to possess a handgun or ammunition for a handgun. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by no more than one year in prison. There is no federal age requirement for the possession of long guns, such as... [Read More]

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In the State of Oklahoma, you have to be over the age of 18 to buy a handgun from a non-federal firearm licensed dealer. Under federal law, you have to be over the age of 21 to buy the gun from an FFL. To buy a long gun from an FFL, you have to be... [Read More]

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