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The very first Red Flag Law conviction has taken place in Florida. Here's what you need to know as a gun owner in the U.S. Stay armed and educated!

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Expecting that special gift under the tree this year? Florida Independent Program Attorney shares answers to common questions and the next steps you need to know when receiving a firearm for the holidays…

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The legality of gun customization can be difficult to navigate in Florida. Make sure you know the law about bump stocks and building guns before making any weapon customization.

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Can you get into trouble for using someone else’s gun for self-defense? A brief overview of what lending your gun to another person looks like in Florida.

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A quick guide to senior self-defense, weapons of opportunity, and the laws in Florida pertaining to the use of less than lethal weapons.

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Halloween is a night full of fun. Don't get tricked into a nightmare. Stay armed with the knowledge to keep you and your family safe.

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The following is a video transcript. Meet Florida Independent Program Attorney: David Katz Growing up in New Jersey, the son of a Holocaust survivor, I learned government cannot be blindly trusted. It’s a citizen’s responsibility to stand up to an oppressive or tyrannical government. For example, when the Nazis came to power, they used gun... [Read More]

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  As Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida, it is important to remind all U.S. LawShield members of the firearm laws that may apply to them as they prepare to evacuate their homes and head to safety. Carrying a Firearm During a State of Emergency In 2015, Governor Scott signed into law an “Emergency Concealed Carry” bill. Essentially, the... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. A Florida CWFL (concealed weapons and firearm license) holder can lawfully carry a wide variety of concealed weapons—both lethal and non-lethal. Under a CWFL, all of the following weapons may be lawfully carried concealed: handguns; knives; electric weapons such as a taser or stun gun; billies; and chemical weapons... [Read More]

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Florida Gun Owners Fight Back! The following press release was issued by our friends at Florida Carry and contains important information all U.S. LawShield of Florida members need to know. The law firm of Katz & Phillips, P.A.—the primary Independent Program Attorneys for U.S. LawShield of Florida—is leading the lawsuit. FLORIDA CARRY PRESS RELEASE Aug... [Read More]

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 GUNS ARE GENERALLY PROHIBITED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY The possession of a firearm is generally illegal on school property, with a few exceptions. Florida statute § 790.06 contains several subsections that explicitly prohibit the carrying and possession of firearms on school property. Firearms are not allowed at any school-sponsored events or collegiate athletic events that... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Deer hunting season is here, and hunters have been preparing for several months leading up to their trips. But when was the last time you refreshed your knowledge of gun laws for deer season? Here are the top three things you need to have ready to stay on the... [Read More]

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