News

In our Texas & U.S. Law Shield Forum, a Member asked: Q: Under Florida law, do private businesses have the ability to prevent a Concealed Weapon License holder from carrying on their property? If so, what is the legal requirement for them to give notice? A: Unfortunately, Florida has no provision like 30.06. Our law... [Read More]

The post Lawyer Q&A: Does Florida Have Something Like 30.06 Signs in Texas? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

In the Sunshine State, cities and counties generally may not regulate the ownership of or carry of firearms and ammunition, with a few exceptions. Click the video link to watch U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David Katz explain how “pre-emption” protects the rights of gun-owning citizens.

The post Florida: Can Your Town Outlaw Your Guns? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that restrictions on Florida doctors talking to patients about gun safety were a violation of the doctors’ First Amendment’s right to free speech. The court said a patient who doesn’t want to be questioned about gun ownership can easily find another doctor. U.S. Law Shield of... [Read More]

The post Circuit Court Frees Doctors to Ask About Gun Ownership Again appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David Katz says that you can respond to a threat with force or deadly force — but with important limitations you must know about. Click the video below to hear those crucial limitations.  

The post Florida: If Someone Threatens to Kill You, Can You Legally Respond? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  Two bills recently filed in the Florida Legislature would remove many restrictions on where gun owners can legally carry concealed firearms, effectively doing away with many gun-free zones in the state. State Sen. Dennis Baxley filed Senate Bill 908 and Rep. Don Hahnfeldt filed House Bill 803 for this legislative session, and those bills... [Read More]

The post Florida: Bills Would Curtail State’s Gun-Free Zones appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David Katz says that having an accident isn’t a crime, but if you do have an accident with a firearm, there are some smart steps you need to take. David Katz: An accidental discharge of a firearm occurs when a firearm malfunctions or possibly if it... [Read More]

The post Florida: After an Unintended Discharge of Your Weapon — What's Next? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  Every Member has to make the decision to intervene in a fight — or not — based on a host of tactical and safety issues. Member Ambassador Sherry Hale interviews U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips to learn how Good Samaritans can stay out of legal trouble if faced with these dangerous... [Read More]

The post Florida Members' Voice Video: Should You Protect Thy Neighbor? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  When Michael Ferre of Aventura, Florida, hailed Uber for a ride to the Fort Lauderdale airport on December 18, 2016, little did he know that this could have been his last ride ever. Shortly after 5 a.m., he was picked up by Uber driver Namique Anderson for the 15 mile ride to the airport.... [Read More]

The post Florida: Uber Driver Defends Himself and Passenger, but May Lose His Job appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  Sherry Hale, Member Ambassador: Hey, members. 2016 was a phenomenal year for us here at U.S. Law Shield. Did you know that our family has grown to over 210,000 members? And we’re only getting bigger. But I want you to remain vigilant because this time of year crime does go up. One important thing I... [Read More]

The post Members’ Voice Video: What to Do Next If You Display Your Firearm in Florida appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  Because a lone attacker opened fire at a baggage-claim area in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with a checked firearm, law-abiding citizens may find their ability to fly with firearms could be curtailed in the future, Texas & U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorneys say. Gordon Cooper, an attorney at the Walker & Byington law firm in Houston and... [Read More]

The post Will Florida Airport Tragedy Have Consequences for Gun Rights? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Two pro-gun pieces of legislation, SB140 and SB128, were scheduled to be heard by the state Senate Judiciary Committee today,  and the timing could not be more critical, following the tragic shooting at the Ft. Lauderdale airport in which a gunman removed a gun from his checked bag at baggage claim and began a killing spree that... [Read More]

The post In the Aftermath of the Ft. Lauderdale Shooting, Florida Lawmakers Set to Take Up Proposed Gun Laws appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The post Video: Lost or Stolen Firearm? Here’s What to Do in Florida appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.