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During the most recent government shutdown, U.S. & Texas LawShield received many calls from our members concerned on how their ability to purchase firearms was being affected. With the possibility of another shutdown coming on February 8, we asked one of our Independent Program Attorneys to answer these questions for you. This weekend’s government shutdown... [Read More]

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The slingshot has undergone radical improvement over the years from the days of a forked tree branch and some rubber bands to more technically advanced tactical models capable of serious damage. Some models are even used for hunting. Modern tactical slingshots utilize ergonomic design and high-tension elastic materials to deliver high velocity and maximum force... [Read More]

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Rear-Ended Then Defended Part 1 After a busy day at work, dad Jeremy just wanted to take his son to the park to play, but things went terribly wrong after he was rear-ended at an intersection. Watch the video below to see Member Ambassador Sherry Hale, share another amazing U.S. LawShield member’s story.   Sherry: “Imagine... [Read More]

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Now Introducing Range Days in Florida We are so excited to finally bring Member Range Days to the sunshine state! Join Us Next Time Yourself Don’t miss our next Member Range Day! Be sure to look out for announcements in our newsletters and on social media so that you don’t miss out. And check out... [Read More]

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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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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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The state of Arizona has added language to its driver’s manual on how to respond to police during a traffic stop if drivers have guns with them. Here at U.S. LawShield of Oklahoma, we think that passing along such advice is a capital idea, and we wish to relate how Arizona is advising its armed... [Read More]

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On Sept. 1, Texas Members will be able to open a big ol’ goodie bag of upgraded self-defense freedoms, courtesy of Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature. Click the video below to see Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor alert you to some of the changes. Transcript appears below the video. 2017 Texas Legislative Session has... [Read More]

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  When the media floated the idea that singer, songwriter, and musician Kid Rock was considering a run for the Michigan U.S. Senate seat currently held by Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), certainly a good number of Americans took to social media to openly scorn the thought of the rocker showman taking on a three-term politician. That... [Read More]

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I would like to personally thank all of our U.S. Law Shield Members and all of the facilities, instructors, ranges, and stores that have worked with us over the years. Thanks to you and all of your support, U.S. Law Shield is now available to the law-abiding gun owners of Tennessee. Your contributions have helped... [Read More]

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I would like to personally thank all of our Texas members and all of the facilities, instructors, ranges, and stores that have worked with us over the years. Thanks to you and all of your support in our home state, U.S. Law Shield (which operates outside Texas) is now available to the law-abiding gun owners... [Read More]

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A bill to eventually make more than 100,000 1911 pistols available for sale through the Civilian Marksmanship Program has passed the House of Representatives as part of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “Currently, the military has some 100,000 excess 1911s sitting in storage at taxpayer expense,” said Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker of... [Read More]

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