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The following is a video transcript. You just returned home from your holiday break, only to discover that your house was broken into while you were gone. Thankfully, your family is safe, but panic sets in as you go through your belongings. The burglars got away with one of your guns… What happens next? Part... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. What if you walk out of a restaurant with your family and hear the distinct sound of a pistol discharging feet away? You usher your family back inside of the restaurant and you tell everyone to get down. Looking through the window, you see a gunman pointing his weapon... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. There are a lot of legal misconceptions out there about what you can and can’t do when it comes to guns in Texas. Before you jump the gun, let’s discuss three common myths and set the record straight. Myth Number One: If I shoot someone on my porch, I... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. You’ve recently had your eye on a new handgun, but it’s been a few years since your last firearms purchase. You go to your local gun store ready to make your purchase. You fill out the Form 4473, and the store clerk takes your ID to run the National... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, but there are a few things that don’t mix: drinking, driving, fireworks, and firearms. We often hear of people firing their guns off in the air to celebrate the New Year. This is a very dangerous activity that can result in... [Read More]

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Texas LawShield members, we are proud to announce that you are invited to our brand-new Gunowner Identity Theft Workshops. At these exclusive events, you will find out what you need to know if you ever face the nightmare of your gun or identity being stolen or compromised. Since a gun is stolen from responsible gunowners like you... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. The holidays are right around the corner, and family members from all over the country are coming to visit you. You look forward to seeing everyone, and you start to think about taking your cousins to the range. Suddenly, you remember Cousin Chris and his scrape with the law... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. It’s the holiday season, and that means folks are out hunting for the perfect gift at the local mall and making last-minute trips to the grocery store. It can be hectic, so we wanted to take a moment and share some tips to keep you and your family safe... [Read More]

The post Can I Defend Myself in a Texas Mall Parking Lot? appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The following is a video transcript. It’s that special time of year again to gather with family and friends, take some much needed time away from your daily grind, relax, and enjoy the holidays. Unfortunately, the holidays aren’t always as peaceful as we want them to be. This time of year, many law-abiding Texans find... [Read More]

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  The following is a video transcript. You hear your doorbell ring. You look out the window. A masked man, covered in blood, knife in hand, stands menacingly, waiting to make his move. You open your door and he screams, “Trick or treat.” We’ve talked about carrying firearms in self-defense at Halloween in the past,... [Read More]

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Video Transcript. Part of being a responsible gun owner is being prepared in case of an emergency. Today, we will talk about what documentation you should keep on your guns to put you in the best position if you ever need to report that they have been lost or stolen. In Texas, there is no... [Read More]

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Video Transcript. Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana have been spreading across the states, leading to increased struggles between state and federal legislation. But what does this mean for responsible gun owners? Texas LawShield Independent Program Attorney, Edwin Walker, breaks down the latest in Texas law for the use of marijuana and owning firearms. The... [Read More]

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