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This time of year is a favorite among hunters, hikers, and criminals... What should you do if you find your vehicle broken into, windows smashed, and your gun is missing? Better yet, what could you have done to avoid this, if anything?

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When carrying a firearm for protection in Oklahoma City, there are certain areas you are going to want to be aware of when it comes to carrying your firearms. City-Owned Facilities Generally, all municipal parks, owned and operated by all cities and municipalities in Oklahoma, allow open or conceal carry. Until 2018, if

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Big cities have their pros and cons. You may find a better night at the theatre and better professional sports in big cities, but your self-defense rights may come under greater scrutiny. Fortunately, throughout Missouri, state law allows you to legally defend yourself if your circumstances justify the use of force. Cities, counties,

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Richmond, Virginia, with its extensive and rich history is often a favorite historical site to visit. But as someone who is always prepared to defend yourself, what do you need to know before you plan your next trip there? Can you carry throughout the city? At the capitol? Are there special restrictions you

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You never know where you will be when the sudden need to defend yourself or your loved ones presents itself. With the population of all major cities in the State of Tennessee on the rise and businesses opening back up to the public at large, the discussion of the laws regarding your right

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Although most firearm laws are regulated under state law in South Carolina, some cities have chosen to enact laws that affect the use of firearms. Charleston, however, has not enacted any special laws with respect to carrying your firearm. Charleston is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in America and as

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Pennsylvania has over 2,500 municipalities and all of them are unique. Of these municipalities, Philadelphia takes the crown as the most populous, with over 1.5 million people calling it home. It also serves as home to many of Pennsylvania’s professional sports teams, like the Phillies, the 76ers, the Flyers and the Eagles. Most

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In these trying times, with an ever-growing climate of fear and concern for personal safety and with the spotlight firmly positioned for all of us on self-defense scenarios let’s focus on some common issue Ohioans face when it comes to carrying firearms in large metropolitan areas in our State. Cincinnati is a good

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Get out your map of Illinois and draw a line around Chicago, Cook County, and the surrounding towns. The rest of the state might as well be a completely separate political entity when it comes to firearms. We all know that the laws pertaining to legal gun ownership in Illinois are quite onerous,

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The Summer of 2020 was marked by riots and protests all around the country, including Michigan. While the protests in Detroit have largely been peaceful, you may still wonder what to do when visiting, if you find yourself feeling unsafe in Detroit. Whether you are in one of the restaurants in and around

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Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, is a great city to live in or visit as is the surrounding county (Wake). Besides being where the government offices of the state is located, there are universities, museums, parks, and great restaurants. But if you own a firearm there are some important laws to know

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In some states, municipal and county governments have lawful authority to impose additional regulations on an individual’s right to bear arms and defend themselves.  However, Article II, § 6 of the New Mexico State Constitution reads, in pertinent part: “No municipality or county shall regulate, in any way, an incident of the right

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