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Every responsible gun owner knows they have a responsibility to maintain and properly store their firearms. But what you may not know is you have a legal responsibility to ensure minors and felons cannot get their hands on them. Watch Independent Program Attorney Kassidy Montgomery explain the law and the potential liability you could face... [Read More]

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If you ever encounter a situation where you have to stop and render aid to another person do you know what liability you may face? Watch Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker instruct you on the Texas Good Samaritan law, so you won’t have to hesitate when it comes to saving a life.   Sherry Hale: We... [Read More]

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The law is very broad, widely interpreted and often misunderstood. Don’t find yourself in a situation where misinterpretation causes you to go from singing Auld Lang Syne to Jailhouse Rock. Watch Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor share the top 5 self-defense laws most often misunderstood in Texas.

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The law can be very broad and widely interpreted and often misunderstood. Don’t find yourself in a situation where your misinterpretation causes you to go from singing Auld Lang Syne to Jailhouse Rock. Click here to watch Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor share the top 5 self-defense laws widely misunderstood in Texas.

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There are so many varieties of ammo on the market today, but not every type is perceived the same in the eyes of the law. Watch Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor explain how the type of ammo you use could affect you.   Emily: Choice of ammunition is just about as personal as your choice of carry... [Read More]

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Do you have the question, can I gift a gun for the holidays? Watch this video with Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker teaching what you need to know before you buy. Edwin: Hi I’m Edwin Walker, Independent Program Attorney for Texas LawShield. It’s that time of year again when we give gifts to those that... [Read More]

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As you saw in Rear-Ended, Then Defended Part 1, no one was hurt, and our member Jeremy was neither arrested nor charged. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. In Part 2, we will dive deeper into the law, where Independent Program Attorneys will explain the road rage self-defense laws from your state. Watch the video... [Read More]

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Can I Trick-Or-Treat And Carry in Texas?   This Halloween, we want to discuss something much scarier than any ghost or ghoul: spending the night in a jail cell, or possibly losing your right to self-defense! In the short video below, Independent Program Attorney Richard Hayes explains Texas law when it comes to carrying your firearm on... [Read More]

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Deer hunting is unsurprisingly the most popular of all hunting pastimes. Whether you want to chase whitetails, blacktails, or muleys, you need gear to get started. Read about a few items that could make for a successful hunt. Mossy Oak Camouflage Yes, you could hunt in jeans and an old shirt; I’ve certainly done so.... [Read More]

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No Gun? What Are My Self-Defense Options? Pepper spray mace and tasers, oh my! Watch Texas LawShield Independent Program Attorney Edwin Walker break down the legality of using non-knife or non-firearm weapons for self-defense in Texas.  

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As Hurricane Harvey tore a path of destruction through Southeast Texas recently, some saw this as an opportunity to take advantage of the chaos. That fact became real for one Texas LawShield member that confronted a looter face to face. Fortunately for him, he was prepared and knew what to do. Here is his story.... [Read More]

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During the recent storms that struck Texas, Louisiana, and Florida, your attorney hotline has been busy helping members that have been forced to abandon their guns as they leave their flooded homes, who were worried about the threat of gun confiscation, or have had to defend their property from looters. Texas & U.S. Law Shield... [Read More]

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