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Permission Required Guns in churches. Is it legal?  Yes, it is absolutely legal for religious organizations to institute such rules and guidelines to allow guns in places of worship. Of course, we all know that churches are on that list of prohibited places that even with a concealed handgun license, you are prohibited from carrying... [Read More]

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I’d like to talk to you today about carrying your gun in a church. As of November 1, 2018, guns in churches are now protected under the Castle Doctrine. The Castle Doctrine Everybody knows about the Castle Doctrine—that it has an immunity aspect and protection. It has a presumption of fear of death or grievous... [Read More]

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One of the questions that we get frequently has to do with places of worship and firearms. The law in Pennsylvania is very clear. The law does not explicitly prohibit a License to Carry holder from possessing a firearm in a place of worship. There are two considerations when you are deciding whether or not... [Read More]

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Virginia Code Section 18.2-283 states that it is illegal for any person to carry any firearm without a good and sufficient reason to a place of worship while a meeting for religious purposes is being held at such place. Personal protection is considered to be a good and sufficient reason to carry a firearm. A... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Sports are a big part of our lives here in Texas. Most of us grew up going to the local high school football game for “Friday night lights.” But, you may ask, can you legally carry your handgun into a sporting event? Today, we will discuss the legality of... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. I want to talk to you today about something I have been getting asked about a little bit more recently, which is whether you can carry a firearm or bring a firearm to a sporting event. Now at the outset, the majority of professional, collegiate, and high school events... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Professional Sports One of the many advantages of living in the Sunshine State is that Florida has an abundance of professional and college sporting events to attend. Whether you’re interested in attending a Tampa Bay Bucks game, Orlando Magic basketball game, or watching the Florida Gators play, it is... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Location, Location, Location When discussing lawful weapons carry at a sporting event in Georgia, it is important to identify what is legal at professional sporting events, collegiate sporting events, and carry-at-school functions. When determining whether carry is lawful in a sporting venue open to the public, we must determine... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Let’s talk about whether or not you can carry a firearm to a sporting event in Missouri. Missouri law provides that you cannot carry a firearm into an arena or stadium. That generally means you cannot carry a firearm to a professional sporting event. Professional Sports If you’re a... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Events on Educational Property This month, I would like to cover issues relating to gun owner’s rights to carry firearms at sporting events. In North Carolina, the vast majority of sporting events occur on educational property. This covers all grade levels from kindergarten through college. North Carolina strictly prohibits... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Carrying at Sporting Events Today, I’d like to talk to you about possessing firearms or carrying firearms in educational institutions and/or at sporting events—particularly sporting events at an educational institution (or even those not at an educational institution). If you do not have a carry license—particularly for a handgun—then... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi, it’s Wilkes Ellsworth your Independent Program Attorney for Ohio. Today, I’d like to talk to you about guns and sports. With there always being some sports season going on and the number of people carrying firearms in the state of Ohio ever growing, I wanted to discuss guns... [Read More]

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