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The rate of gun thefts has doubled nationwide in the past decade. Are you and your gun truly protected from criminals? You're probably not if...

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 The following is a video transcript. You always think: “It won’t happen to me.” But, when you go out to your car one night and see that the window was broken, or you come home from a weekend trip and find that your home has been ransacked… that’s when reality kicks in. They stole... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Although we do not like to think about any future misfortune we may encounter, it is important that we try to be prepared for anything that may come our way. In this video, let’s discuss what to do if you have the... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Let’s talk about lost and stolen firearms. Is there a distinction in Georgia between a gun that has been stolen versus one that’s considered lost? What should a gun owner do in the event of either of these unfortunate occurrences to potentially recover a firearm or to prevent damage... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Lost or stolen firearms can create legal difficulties for you if you don’t handle the situation correctly. Missouri state law does not create specific liability for a lost firearm, nor does it create specific liability for a stolen firearm. If you negligently entrust your firearm to a minor, however,... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. What happens if you have a lost or stolen gun in New Jersey? If a firearm is lost or stolen, New Jersey mandates by law that you must report it within 36 hours to your local police department. If you don’t have a local police department, you need to... [Read More]

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The following video is a transcript. YOU COULD BECOME A SUSPECT Misplacing or losing a gun can happen in a number of ways. For example, if the gun is stolen, it could be sold on the black market, purchased by a criminal, and later used to commit a crime such as armed robbery or murder.... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Nothing is quite as unsettling as having a firearm lost or stolen. It’s useful first to understand the practical differences between a firearm that is lost and one that is stolen. LOST VS. STOLEN A lost firearm is simply that: lost. You may have left it behind at the... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hello, I’m Gilbert Ambler, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield of Virginia. A lost or stolen firearm can be a scary thing. Every year, countless firearms are inadvertently left behind in places like bathrooms by law-abiding people. This can happen to even the most disciplined individuals, and we even... [Read More]

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