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  Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” statute that has been around since 2005 allows residents to use deadly force in defense of their lives or property in certain instances—but with no obligation to retreat. Furthermore, the police can’t arrest someone who claims they feared for their life or that of others unless an investigation finds the... [Read More]

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State Rep. Jonathan Stickland has pre-filed a measure for the 2017 legislation session to bring Constitutional Carry to the Lone Star State — a bill which, if passed and signed into law, would make Texas the largest state with permitless carry. Under Stickland’s bill, titled the Texas Constitutional Carry Act, the framework for concealed-carry permits would disappear, allowing adults who... [Read More]

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A good Samaritan who shot a man attacking a deputy has a new gun, courtesy of Shoot Straight in Fort Myers, a U.S. Law Shield of Florida-affiliated facility. Ken Cohen, manager of the Shoot Straight Fort Myers store, said that Khaled Akkawi, the owner of the Shoot Straight chain of firearms stores and ranges in... [Read More]

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  Is it legal to carry a firearm into or around a Florida casino? In this video, U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David S. Katz provides the answers.

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U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips: Earlier this week a good samaritan who possessed a CWFL came to the rescue of a Lee County deputy. This deputy had pulled over a suspect; and before the deputy could exit his vehicle, the suspect exited his, came and dragged the officer out of... [Read More]

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In the video below, U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David Katz addresses the pitfalls and problems of carrying firearms onto school property.

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A recent University of South Florida Sunshine State Survey shows that 56 percent of adult Floridians are in favor of allowing trained staff to carry firearms on school campuses. “Stronger supporters are males, working-age residents, whites, those living in affluent households, college graduates, and residents of the Orlando and North Florida areas,” the USF release said.... [Read More]

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With the upcoming election, we at U.S. Law Shield thought it important to remind our members as to the laws in their state regarding firearms at polling places. We turned to U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips for his input. Here is what Phillips has to say: “Florida Statute 790.06(12)(a)(6) prohibits... [Read More]

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U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips: If you are served with an injunction for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence or sexual violence, it’s very important you pay close attention to the paperwork. One of two things may have occurred. One, the court could have entered a temporary injunction. And if they did, they will outline the... [Read More]

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  Texas and U.S. Law Shield’s series of Armed And Educated books are state-specific legal references — written in plain and understandable English — that contain critical information every gun owner should know: Where You Can And Cannot Possess A Firearm When You Can Legally Use A Firearm Numerous Examples Of How Gun Laws Impact Real... [Read More]

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National reports indicate Atlanta is the country’s leading city when it comes to guns stolen out of cars. According to Atlanta Police Sgt. Warren Pickard in an interview with WABE Radio, over the past two weeks, more than 120 cars were broken into during two sprees in Midtown. At least 15 guns were taken often while... [Read More]

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If your governor declares a state of emergency or orders a mandatory evacuation, do you know what that means regarding your rights to carry or transport your firearms? We turned to our U. S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David Katz for his advice to those caught in the impending wake of Hurricane Matthew. Here... [Read More]

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