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Does the law of self-defense in Georgia change based on whether you protect yourself during the day or during the night? Are there considerations between the two? Well, thankfully the law does not change, whether it be night or day, if you have to protect yourself, your family, or someone else. In Georgia, the law... [Read More]

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Summer is in full swing and many members are taking vacations. While looking for a place to stay, many are turning to Airbnb as an alternative to hotels. But a question has risen—can an Airbnb owner prohibit my gun? Watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain the law in Georgia. 

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Summer is here and many people are spending their time out on the water. Before heading out for your fun in the sun, watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain the law in Georgia for drinking and boating, and what could happen if you add a gun to the equation.  

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Everyday innocent legal gun owners are questioned by police in public. Understand the three types of contact you will have with police, what your rights are during the contacts, and if you have to tell the officers you are carrying a firearm.  Here at U.S. LawShield, whether it is a question to our phone line... [Read More]

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You might think the only thing you need to figure out for your beach vacation is how to get your .44 magnum in your swimming trunks, but there are other factors you need to consider before you head out for fun in the sun. We want to make sure you know the law before you... [Read More]

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The first thing you figure out as a Police Officer is there are no “normal” traffic stops. If you are a legal gun owner a traffic stop may not be “normal” either. The most common way legal gun owners come into contact with Law Enforcement is a traffic stop and that is a topic we... [Read More]

The post I Was Just Pulled Over; How Do I Tell Police I Have a Gun? – Georgia appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

In our last newsletter, you heard from Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker on what was legal and not legal to add to your gun under federal. This newsletter Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo is here to tell you what attachments are legal and not legal to add to your firearm under state law. 

The post How to Trick Out Your Gun and Not Land in Jail – Georgia appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

In our last newsletter, we shared three real-life stories of people fighting off a wild bear attack. These scenarios beg the question: How can a person legally defend themselves against an attacking animal? We asked your Independent Program Attorney to answer this question for you, so you will know what to do if you are... [Read More]

The post The Animals Aren’t the Only Thing to Fear, Know the Law to Survive an Animal Attack – Georgia appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

In Part I, we saw the actions Clint took to defend his dog from being killed by the neighborhood stray. Now, in Part II you will learn if his actions followed the law. Watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo teach you the law, so you will know what to do if you find yourself in... [Read More]

The post I Defended My Loved One—My Pet Part 2 – Georgia appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Spring Break is here, and everyone is thawing out after a long winter. Watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo instruct you on the law before walking into a restaurant or bar with your firearm.  Can You Carry Into a Bar? Prior to 2014, bars were listed as a specific exclusion—a place where you could not... [Read More]

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Sexual assault stories have dominated the news recently, and we have received many questions about defending others against sexual assault and rape. We reached out to Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo to get the answers to your legal questions on defending a third party against rape and sexual assault. Matt Kilgo: In today’s climate, sexual... [Read More]

The post “Help! Rape!” Using Deadly Force to Defend a Third Party – Georgia appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Every responsible gun owner knows they have a responsibility to maintain and properly store their firearms.  Watch Independent Program Attorney Matt Kilgo explain the law and the potential liability you could face if a child or felon gets their hands on a gun. 

The post Kids, Felons, & Storing My Firearms: What’s My Liability? – Georgia appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.