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  The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed three self-defense bills, including one that would let college students carry weapons on campus to defend themselves against active shooters or other criminals. They are: House Bill 280, sponsored by State Rep. Mandi Ballinger, R-Canton. House Bill 292, sponsored by State Rep. Rick Jasperse, R-Jasper. House Bill... [Read More]

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  On Wednesday evening, December 13, 2016, the Hanover School District in rural El Paso County, Colorado, approved by a 3-2 vote to allow “qualified teachers and other staff members” to carry guns while on school grounds. The district’s two schools serve about 270 students. The members of the Board of Education expressed fears of... [Read More]

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  Georgia lawmakers have previously attempted to change the laws of the Peach State to allow the carrying of concealed firearms on campuses.  As recently as last year the legislature passed just such a bill only to have it vetoed by Governor Nathan Deal. Deal’s objected to the measure based on his belief that guns... [Read More]

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  On December 19, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed Amended Substitute Senate Bill 199, which includes several pro-gun provisions that U.S. Law Shield of Ohio Members should enjoy. It will go into effect in 90 days. Sponsored by state Senator Joe Uecker (R-14), Sub. SB 199 would provide the following: Active-duty members of the military that... [Read More]

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  At a time when all across the country, state legislatures and colleges are wrestling with the idea of permitting students (or even faculty) to carry firearms on campus, one Virginia college not only encourages its students to arm themselves, but has taken an extraordinary step to further its position. Liberty University, the Lynchburg, VA,... [Read More]

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As of today, August 1st 2016, campus carry has gone into effect for four year universities. Here are the five things you need to know about campus carry in Texas to stay legal. Concealed carry is now legal; Open carry is not allowed! Now with campus carry in effect, concealed carry by a “license to... [Read More]

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Our Law Shield members should know about a host of pro-gun bills in Florida that are moving forward. This handful of bills would make carry on various school grounds easier and could provide a template for other states to take up: SB 176 is a bill to allow adults over 21 years of age who

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Our Law Shield members should know about a host of pro-gun bills in Florida that are moving forward. This handful of bills would make carry on various school grounds easier and could provide a template for other states to take up: SB 176 is a bill to allow adults over 21 years of age who... [Read More]

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Florida Law Shield was sorry to see a ruling last week in which Alachua County Circuit Judge Toby Monaco said that universities may ban guns in college residence halls. The ruling was a setback for Florida Carry, Inc., which last year won a decision by the 1st District Court of Appeal that said the state... [Read More]

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