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The law is very broad, widely interpreted and often misunderstood. Don’t find yourself in a situation where misinterpretation causes you to go from singing Auld Lang Syne to Jailhouse Rock. Watch Independent Program Attorney James Phillips share the top 5 gun law misconceptions in Florida. James Phillips: Over the last couple of years of answering U.S. LawShield members... [Read More]

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There are so many varieties of ammo on the market today, but not every type is perceived the same in the eyes of the law. Watch Independent Program Attorney James Phillips explain how the type of ammo you use could affect you.   James Phillips: Florida does place some restrictions on the kind of ammunition used. A... [Read More]

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Do you have the question, can I gift a gun for the holidays? Watch Independent Program Attorney David Katz teach what you need to know before you buy.  David: In the state of Florida, it is perfectly legal to give a gun as a gift. Further, there are no gun registries in this state. So... [Read More]

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As you saw in Rear-Ended, Then Defended Part 1, no one was hurt, and our member Jeremy was neither arrested nor charged. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. In Part 2, we will dive deeper into the law, where Independent Program Attorneys will explain the road rage self-defense laws from your state. Watch the video... [Read More]

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Can I Trick-Or-Treat And Carry in Florida? This Halloween, we want to discuss something much scarier than any ghost or ghoul: spending the night in a jail cell, or possibly losing your right to self-defense! In the short video below, Independent Program Attorney James Phillips explains Florida law when in comes to carrying your firearm... [Read More]

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The Florida Legislative Session doesn’t start back up until January 9, 2018, but already legislators have filed 11 bills that either attempt to tighten gun control or loosen gun regulations. Among the measures introduced for consideration include: SB 196 – BAN ON ASSAULT WEAPONS State Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) has filed a measure that would... [Read More]

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  The Florida Supreme Court has issued a decision in a case involving a claim of civil immunity from a lawsuit for injuries sustained in what was ruled justifiable self-defense by a criminal court. The Supreme Court has drawn a line in the sand when it comes to civil immunity.  Essentially the Court said immunity... [Read More]

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No Gun? What Are My Self-Defense Options? Watch U.S. LawShield of Florida Independent Program Attorney James Phillips break down the legality of using non-knife or non-firearm weapons for self-defense as he explains exactly what your CWFL encompasses.

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During the recent storms that struck Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, your attorney hotline has been busy helping members that have been forced to abandon their guns as they leave their flooded homes, who were worried about the threat of gun confiscation, or have had to defend their property from looters. Texas & U.S. Law Shield... [Read More]

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During the recent disaster wrought by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the impending landfall in Florida of Hurricane Irma, many of our members have been asking if the government can confiscate their firearms if the Governor or Federal Government declare a state of emergency. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the New... [Read More]

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Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission Officers (FWC Officers) are not like the police—they are the police, explains David Katz, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield in Florida. [Transcript continues below the video.]     FWC Officers Legal Role By statute, FWC Officers are licensed Florida law enforcement. They are arguably some of the most powerful police... [Read More]

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As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida, we thought it important to remind our Members of the laws regarding firearms that may apply to them as they prepare to evacuate their homes and head to safety. In 2015, Governor Scott signed into law an “Emergency Concealed Carry” bill. The new law is found in Florida Statutes 790.01 (3)(a) and... [Read More]

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