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  U.S. Law Shield of Virginia Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley says that Members ask him all the time how much force they can use to repel an attack. The answer, he says, is “reasonable force.” He also notes that Virginia is a stand-your-ground state, with one major exception. Click the video below to hear his “must-know” advice.... [Read More]

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  U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania Independent Program Attorney Justin McShane says that you can respond to a verbal threat with self-defense measures — but there are important considerations to know about. Click to hear his “must-know” advice.  

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U.S. Law Shield of Florida Independent Program Attorney David Katz says that you can respond to a threat with force or deadly force — but with important limitations you must know about. Click the video below to hear those crucial limitations.  

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  Texas Law Shield Independent Program Attorney Gordon Cooper says that words alone are not enough to justify use of force or deadly force in an escalating situation. But couple them with a threatening action, and it’s a whole ‘nother ballgame. Click to watch the video:  

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  Texas & U.S. Law Shield brings you video training tips from the SIG Sauer Academy, in association with the National Shooting Sports Foundation. In this episode, SIG Sauer Academy Vice President Adam Painchaud talks about a drill that gets you much-needed practice for shooting on the move. Video courtesy NSSF. Used with permission. Watch more tips... [Read More]

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  Staff members of Texas & U.S. Law Shield are attending the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), which opened Tuesday and runs through Friday at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. National Sales Director Peter J. Hermosa attended the show last year to extend and improve relationships... [Read More]

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  Texas & U.S. Law Shield brings you video training tips from the SIG Sauer Academy, in association with the National Shooting Sports Foundation. In this episode, SIG Sauer Academy Vice President Adam Painchaud talks about the detailed attention needed to safely and effectively holster and unholster a sidearm. Video courtesy NSSF. Used with permission. Watch more... [Read More]

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  Texas & U.S. Law Shield brings you video training tips from the SIG Sauer Academy, in association with the National Shooting Sports Foundation. In this episode, SIG Sauer Academy Vice President Adam Painchaud talks about stance, grip, trigger and muzzle control, and putting the basics into practice when shooting the self-defense pistol. Video courtesy NSSF. Used... [Read More]

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Texas & U.S. Law Shield brings you video training tips from the SIG Sauer Academy, in association with the National Shooting Sports Foundation. In this episode, SIG Sauer Academy Vice President Adam Painchaud shows how to safely and effectively transition from rifle to pistol and back. Video courtesy NSSF. Used with permission. Watch more tips from the... [Read More]

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  Last week, Levi Strauss Chief Executive Chip Bergh posted an open letter on LinkedIn asking the company’s customers not to bring weapons into the company’s stores. Does Bergh’s statement raise legal problems for LTC permit holders in Texas? From Bergh’s statement: “Providing a safe environment to work and shop is a top priority for us at Levi Strauss & Co.... [Read More]

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From Defender Outdoors Shooting Center and Defender Training Academy. Used with permission.   https://youtu.be/9HldcTz_3Bo “It’s Matt with Defender Outdoors Shooting Center and Defender Training Academy. Today we’re going to work on a drill called Balance of Speed and Precision. With this drill we have two scenarios that we’re going to kinda play out here. The first... [Read More]

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  Whenever a critical event happens, we seldom rise to the occasion but instead fall back on our training. While it’s common sense to train our skills at the range, seldom do we practice what to do after bang as much as we practice what to do before bang. With this in mind, here is a five-point mental training list... [Read More]

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