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You may have watched the video, Guns in Florida Bars and Restaurants: What’s Legal, What’s Not?, and had additional questions about how the state of Florida regulates the carry of firearms into certain establishments that sell alcohol. To learn more on the topic so you can stay legal while you carry, check out this excerpt... [Read More]

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Members of the Florida House and Senate hammered out an agreement to improve the state’s “stand-your-ground” law as time was running out on the state’s legislative session. Senate Bill 128, sponsored by Sen. Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island), was approved late on May 5. It now awaits the signature of Republican Gov. Rick Scott. The bill... [Read More]

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In Part 1, Member Ambassador Sherry Hale explained how a Member went out to eat at a popular diner and was attacked in the parking lot. In Part 2 below, James Phillips, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. Law Shield of Florida, explains when you can legally defend yourself from an attacker. Also, click to find... [Read More]

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In the video below, watch David Katz, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. Law Shield of Florida, discuss important legal considerations if you plan to carry firearms into establishments that serve alcohol.

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Independent Program Attorney James Phillips reminds Members about tricky federal and state laws for carrying firearms in vehicles near schools and on your person outside schools. Just because summer is coming doesn’t change your legal responsibilities around these educational structures.  

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Once every 20 years, Florida’s Constitution provides for the creation of a 37-member revision commission, called the Constitution Revision Commission, for the purpose of reviewing Florida’s Constitution and proposing changes for voter consideration. The Commission meets for approximately one year, traveling the State of Florida, identifing issues, performing research, and possibly recommending changes to the... [Read More]

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  “Castle Doctrine” and “Stand Your Ground” are self-defense laws that protect you in your home, car, and out in public. To learn how these laws work, click to watch Independent Program Attorney James Phillips explain the details. Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Laws in Florida  

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If someone steals your property, can you use deadly force to recover it? Click to watch Independent Program Attorney David Katz explain the limits on how you can legally respond in the Sunshine State.  

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U.S. Law Shield News host Sam Malone interviews U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David Katz about the legalities surrounding a recent self-defense situation in the state.  

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      The Florida Senate has approved a bill clarifying that prosecutors, not the accused, have the burden of proof in pre-trial hearings for people seeking immunity through the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law. Senate Bill 128 passed Wednesday, March 15 on a 23-15 vote. Now the House is considering its version of the... [Read More]

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The just-released video above is from the Florida State Attorney’s Office, supporting a judge’s ruling that a citizen who opened fire on a man attacking a Lee County deputy last year was justified in using deadly force. David Katz, U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney, said of the video release, “Normally, the police... [Read More]

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Taking the family to a state or national park this summer? Then you need to know the rules about firearms carry at your destinations, in state or out of state. Click to watch Independent Program Attorney James Phillips explain various park rules controlling where you can — and definitely cannot — take your gun. And please... [Read More]

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