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Every Member has to make the decision to intervene in a fight — or not — based on a host of tactical and safety issues. Member Ambassador Sherry Hale interviews Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Michele Byington to learn how Good Samaritans can stay out of legal trouble if faced with these dangerous situations.... [Read More]

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  We recently asked Texas & U.S. Law Shield Members if Uber’s ban on firearms would affect their decision to use the transportation company. By more than a 4:1 margin, respondents in the online survey said they will not support Uber because of its carry policy. The survey was attached to a story about Florida Uber driver Namique Anderson, who would... [Read More]

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  When Michael Ferre of Aventura, Florida, hailed Uber for a ride to the Fort Lauderdale airport on December 18, 2016, little did he know that this could have been his last ride ever. Shortly after 5 a.m., he was picked up by Uber driver Namique Anderson for the 15 mile ride to the airport.... [Read More]

The post Florida: Uber Driver Defends Himself and Passenger, but May Lose His Job appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

We previously reported on a bill (HB110) pre-filled in Texas that would limit enforcement of federal gun laws by state agencies or political subdivisions, or any of its employees in Texas. Well, one lawmaker has taken it a step further. State Representative Mark Keough (R) introduced HB 99, The Texas Firearm Protection Act, that adds... [Read More]

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  Because a lone attacker opened fire at a baggage-claim area in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with a checked firearm, law-abiding citizens may find their ability to fly with firearms could be curtailed in the future, Texas & U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorneys say. Gordon Cooper, an attorney at the Walker & Byington law firm in Houston and... [Read More]

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The current legislative session in Texas shall prove busy for lawmakers as they tackle more than three dozen different bills addressing gun control and restrictions as well as expanding the rights of the law-abiding gun owner. Once such bill to be considered by the 85th Legislature is SB104, sponsored by State Senator Bob Hall (R-Edgewood). Under Hall’s proposed... [Read More]

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    U.S. Law Shield Member Ambassador Sherry Hale: Fellow members, we’ve all prepared for that moment when we might be forced to defend ourselves. That’s why we carry our guns. But what if the attacker had four legs? I’m talking about dog attacks. I love dogs. But if a dog comes at me aggressively,... [Read More]

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  Many states have tried unsuccessfully to stop the federal government from enforcing its gun control laws within their borders.  Recently, Kansas enacted the Second Amendment Protection Act that made it a felony for federal agents to enforce any gun laws within Kansas. Unfortunately, that did not work and two Kansas residents were convicted of... [Read More]

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  The Castle Doctrine is one of our most treasured protections here in the Lone Star State, but what happens when the government fails to respect our Castle Doctrine privilege? Here is a real client story from the Houston-based Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorneys at Walker & Byington that illustrates how your Castle Doctrine... [Read More]

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‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, The alarms were all set with the click of a mouse. The cameras all aimed to the darkness outside “I’m guarding my family,” my Glock at my side. The children all snuggled, safe in their beds With visions of X-Box, and games in their heads.... [Read More]

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Is it legal to carry a firearm into an Oklahoma casino? In this video, U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma Independent Program Attorney Robert Robles answers a question he hears frequently from Members. Can a person carrying a firearm take it into gaming establishments, which are private property? Watch the video to get the answer.

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Recently, a driver in Florida used deadly force to protect a police officer who was being attacked by a suspect. [See related story here.] The suspect had pulled the deputy out of the police car and had thrown him to the ground, repeatedly attacking him. The driver got out of his car and ran to... [Read More]

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