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The following is a video transcript. School is back in session, and you’re getting ready to drop your kids off for their first day. You drop off the older kids, park your car, and head inside the school building to walk your youngest to his new classroom. Having carried your handgun all summer, you forget... [Read More]

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 The following is a video transcript. You always think: “It won’t happen to me.” But, when you go out to your car one night and see that the window was broken, or you come home from a weekend trip and find that your home has been ransacked… that’s when reality kicks in. They stole... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. 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 summertime in Texas. Before you head to a swimming pool, beach, lake, or park, make sure you do your homework—especially if your... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. What do 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 Texas law protects your property rights by allowing... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Imagine this scenario: You’re in a store minding your own business when you reach up and grab an item from the top shelf. The person next to you seems startled and afraid. You realize that your legally concealed carry handgun is showing because your shirt came up above your... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. It’s Saturday night. As you reach for the popcorn, you notice the motion sensor lights outside kick on. You look outside. You see a group of teenagers scattering across your front yard, heading for the street. One of them remains standing like a deer in headlights. What can you... [Read More]

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In response to landlords and building owners denying individuals the right to protect themselves and their families through leases, notice under 30.05, 30.06, and 30.07, or other contractual provisions; on Thursday, May 16th, 2019, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB 302, a bill introduced by Representative Dennis Paul (R-Houston). The new law prohibits... [Read More]

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Planning a vacation for your summer holidays? Not knowing the law could lead to severe consequences. You must know the law that applies to every step of your trip: from how to legally pack your gun for a flight, what to do when you get to the airport, and how the law in your end... [Read More]

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It’s a sad truth that churches, synagogues, and other places of religious worship are under assault. These tragic attacks happen all too often. And the frequency of these events appears to be increasing. We want you to be prepared in case of an emergency, and we want you to be safe. So, how can you... [Read More]

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It’s midnight, and you awaken to strange sounds somewhere outside the front of your home. You get out of bed, grab your firearm, run to your front window and look outside. That’s when you see a masked man in your yard, peeking into your car, and looking around for security cameras. What can you legally... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Your Criminal Record Will Haunt You Were you arrested for a crime, but never formally charged? Charged with a crime that was later dismissed? Arrested and charged for the crime, but you were subsequently found not guilty by a jury of your peers? Or, convicted of a crime but... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Sports are a big part of our lives here in Texas. Most of us grew up going to the local high school football game for “Friday night lights.” But, you may ask, can you legally carry your handgun into a sporting event? Today, we will discuss the legality of... [Read More]

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