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Arizona: Opioid Epidemic and CCW Collide in Phoenix
by U.S. & Texas LawShield StaffAn armed citizen in Phoenix was at the right place at the right time to stop an armed man trying to rob a Walgreens pharmacy of opioids. As reported in azcentral.com, 30-year-old Stephen Holguin pulled out a gun, jumped the pharmacy counter at a Walgreens in the 3400 block of West Union Hills Drive,... [Read More]
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Arizona: Advice for Concealed Carriers if Stopped In Car by Police
by U.S. & Texas LawShield StaffJuly 7, 2016, was a frightening day for many concealed-carry permit holders. That was the day Minnesota police officers pulled over Philando Castile, allegedly for a broken taillight—and ended up fatally shooting the 32-year-old man. Castile had a concealed-carry permit, was carrying at the time, and was shot as he reached for the ID an... [Read More]
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Wanenmacher's Tulsa Arms Show: Like Disneyland, But a Whole Lot More Fun
by U.S. & Texas LawShield StaffCome by and chat with your U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma representatives at the Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show to be held April 1-2 at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. With more than 4,100 tables (2,800 8-foot tables and 1300 6-foot tables), just the volume of displays is one of the reasons why Kyle Baggett, state manager for U.S. Law... [Read More]
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Trend: Trigger-Maker Tactical Leaves California, Relocates To Arizona
by PJ HermosaCiting the regressive business climate, particularly for companies in the firearms industry, Randy Lee and Scott Folk, co-owners of Apex Tactical Specialties, the designer and manufacturer of aftermarket firearms parts, announced the company has fled the state of California and relocated to Peoria, Arizona and a new 50,000-sq.-ft. facility. Founded by Lee in 2000,... [Read More]
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Arizona Bill Would Slow Fed Gun Overreach
by PJ HermosaTexas Law Shield is monitoring — and supports — state campaigns such as the Second Amendment Preservation Act in Arizona. According to the Tenth Amendment Center, Arizona state Senator Kelli Ward and eight other sponsors introduced the Second Amendment Preservation Act in the Grand Canyon State recently. SB1294 prohibits the state from enforcing “any federal... [Read More]
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