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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 – Pennsylvania 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 – Oklahoma 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 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. Edwin is back to cover what attachments are legal and not legal to add to your firearm under state law.  Hi, I’m Edwin Walker, Independent Program Attorney, with U.S. &... [Read More]

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

Every day, people have encounters with animals, some wild and some domestic, whether out for a jog, hiking, or perhaps walking your dog. Sometimes these encounters can be peaceful, but if you’re not vigilant they can be deadly. Here are a few stories of survival that illustrate the importance of being prepared to defend your... [Read More]

The post 3 Bear Attack Stories You Won’t Believe! appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The news has been filled with stories of big box chain stores, Wal-Mart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and others, declaring they will no longer sell “assault-style” rifles. They have also declared they will not sell any firearm or ammunition to a person under the age of 21. If you’re between the ages of 18 and 21,... [Read More]

The post Support Your Local Gun Store appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  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]

The post Florida No More Automatic Civil Immunity appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

Virginia Legislative Update transcript Hi, Ed Riley here again, U.S. LawShield® Independent Program Attorney for Virginia. Today, we’re going to talk about some of the updates in the law with respect to firearms, that went into effect in Virginia on July 1 of 2017. First one of those is § 18.2-308.2, which speaks specifically to... [Read More]

The post Virginia Legislative Update—What Are the Latest Gun Laws? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

As back to school time approaches, our Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane explains the laws in Pennsylvania regarding guns and schools. Back to school Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane: Guns in school in Pennsylvania is a hot-ticket item. I mean everyone has their opinion about it. I’m here to tell you what the law is.... [Read More]

The post Back to School: Firearms Laws You Need to Know in Pennsylvania appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

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]

The post President’s Message: U.S. Law Shield Is Open in Tennessee appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

A new report from the Crime Prevention Research Center, Concealed Carry Permit Holders Across the United States: 2017, shows that there are now more than 16.3 million concealed handgun permits in the U.S., up 1.83 million since last July. Far more people carry guns today than in 2007, when there were only 4.6 million permits. Thirteen... [Read More]

The post Report: Women & Minorities Are Fueling Growth in Concealed Carry Permits appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

  One morning at 2:30 a.m., a Dallas-area homeowner was awakened by the noise of someone breaking into his house. The homeowner was confronted with a man attempting to rob him, and the homeowner responded by fatally shooting the home invader, telling the investigating officers it was done in self-defense. While it appears to be... [Read More]

The post The Criminal Justice System is Not for the Faint of Heart appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.