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It is often said everything is bigger in Texas, and an indoor range near Houston that may prove that adage true. Shooter’s Station, just north of H-Town in Conroe, offers a shooting complex complete with a dozen 100-yard rifle lanes and another dozen 25-yard pistol lanes – all designed with the serious shooter in mind. The shop,... [Read More]

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The stabbings at the University of Texas recently brought questions from Texas Law Shield members. Watch to hear what Independent Program Attorney Gordon Cooper says about the laws of self defense, when you can defend others, and the ins and outs of campus carry.  

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  —Review by Scott Thornton, assistant manager and chief range safety officer, Shoot Smart Grand Prairie, a Texas Law Shield facility. Used with permission from Shoot Smart. The Glock 17, in 9×19 mm, is one of the most popular modern handguns in the world. I say “modern” because it has only been in service since 1982.... [Read More]

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A Texas House committee has approved legislation that would allow handguns to be carried—concealed or in a holster—without a state-issued license. Also, the Texas Senate has passed SB 1408, a bill to allow first responders to conceal carry. The just-passed version of HB 1911’s permitless carry provisions approved by the House Homeland Security and Public... [Read More]

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In this NSSF video, Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng shares a simple process that can help shooters of all levels diagnose some common accuracy problems. If you’re an experienced shooter, be sure to share these tips with newcomers to the shooting sports.

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  Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor of Walker & Taylor details the intricacies of Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws and what they mean to gun owners in Texas. Click the video below to see more.    

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  Just like the kings and queens of old, the State of Texas claims as its own all the deer in the forest and fish in the streams. If you want to hunt, trap, or fish in the state, you have to do so by following the state’s rules—and game wardens are there to enforce... [Read More]

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  This week, the state Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety was scheduled to hear some bad gun bills, according to Alice Tripp, Legislative Director for the Texas State Rifle Association. She said HB 255, by Rep. Rafael Anchia (D-Northwest Dallas County), relates to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders... [Read More]

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  On March 31, the Houston Chronicle reported that a Spring man was arrested and charged with third-degree felony deadly conduct for allegedly firing shots “indiscriminately” at two men who were assaulting his wife at their home. What is  felony deadly conduct, and can that part of the law affect Members who get involved in a... [Read More]

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Members, mark April 8 on your calendars! Grab your guns and come on out to the Abilene Indoor Gun Range Saturday, April 8th, for a Texas Law Shield Range day. Try out a new gun or sharpen your shooting skills. Abilene Indoor Gun Range in Abilene are offering a discounted range fee of $10 per... [Read More]

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With the IRS tax filing deadline rapidly approaching, are you stressed from dealing with the IRS and paying your taxes? Need a break? Join us on April 11th for some great Texas barbeque while being entertained by comedian and former police officer Austin Davis. In a violent and unpredictable world, danger can lurk at every... [Read More]

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In this interview with WBAP radio in Dallas, Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker of Walker & Byington discusses the differences between two Texas House bills that are vying to bring permitless carry to Texas. (Audio only).  

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