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The legality of gun customization can be difficult to navigate in Ohio. Make sure you know the law about bump stocks and suppressors before making any weapon customization.

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Can you get into trouble for using someone else’s gun for self-defense? An brief overview of what lending your gun to another person looks like in Ohio.

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A quick guide to senior self-defense, weapons of opportunity, and the laws in Ohio pertaining to the use of less than lethal weapons.

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Halloween is a night full of fun. Don't get tricked into a nightmare. Stay armed with the knowledge to keep you and your family safe.

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Deer hunting season is upon us. Don't fall prey to Ohio hunting laws this season. Make sure you are armed and prepared before hit the open road.

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The following is a video transcript. Meet Ohio Independent Program Attorney: Wilkes Ellsworth Hello U.S. LawShield members, it’s Wilkes Ellsworth, your Independent Program Attorney for Ohio. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. I’m the attorney responsible for making sure all the legal needs of our Ohio members are taken care... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. While we are all interested in the proper and legal carry of firearms in our state, I still get a lot of questions at seminars and phone calls from members asking for clarification of the laws related to other forms of protection one can carry to defend themselves. Do... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. It’s that time of year again. Parents are rejoicing and kids are crying as school is getting ready to begin for the new year. With that in mind, I wanted to discuss school zones and firearms. 2017 Legislative Changes Thankfully, we Ohioans got some relief from the restrictions related... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Wilkes Ellsworth here to discuss a topic many of us probably don’t think about too often: losing or having our firearms stolen and the problems those unfortunate events can cause for the Ohio gun owner. For our purposes, we are going to treat them as one in the same.... [Read More]

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Varying Gun Laws Hello, U.S. LawShield members. It’s Wilkes Ellsworth, your Ohio Independent Program Attorney. Well, school’s out. The vacation time you’ve stocked up is burning a hole in your pocket, and friends and family are making plans to enjoy the nice weather. It’s finally summer in Ohio. Before you head to a swimming pool,... [Read More]

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Hello, everyone. It’s Wilkes Ellsworth, your Ohio Independent Program Attorney. Let’s talk about what you do when an unruly party guest gets out of hand. Of course, you can kick them out, but what if they won’t leave? What about someone who shows up on your property uninvited? These people are trespassers, and Ohio law... [Read More]

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What should I do if someone sees my gun and reacts negatively? There really are no hard and fast rules on how exactly to respond, but there are things you can do to avoid a situation that escalates to where charges might be filed and you would then need my services. I’m going to be... [Read More]

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