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From rafting and fishing to hiking and camping, there is certainly no shortage of recreational activities available in Colorado.  However, before heading out on your next adventure, be sure to consider the following factors as Colorado strictly enforces firearm laws throughout the state. License to Carry a Handgun— If you are taking advantage of the... [Read More]

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The unanimous virtue-signaling weapon and magazine ban by the Boulder Colorado City Council last week does not bode well for gun owners in Boulder. While parts of this law are likely to be  overturned due to Colorado’s firearm preemption law this is a serious threat to the Second Amendment rights of all Boulder gun owners.... [Read More]

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You might think the only thing you need to figure out for a trip to the lake or to a state park is whether to bring sunscreen or insect repellent, but knowing the firearm laws should be on your checklist as well. Can you conceal a .44 magnum in your swimming trunks? Maybe. The following... [Read More]

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You might think the only thing you need to figure out for your summer vacation is how to get your .44 magnum in your swimming trunks, but there are other factors you need to consider before you head out for fun in the sun. We want to make sure you know the law before you... [Read More]

The post Top 5 Things to Know Before Carrying on Pennsylvania’s Waterways and State Parks appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

You might think the only thing you need to figure out for your beach vacation is how to get your .44 magnum in your swimming trunks, but there are other factors you need to consider before you head out for fun in the sun. We want to make sure you know the law before you... [Read More]

The post Top 5 Things to Know Before Taking Your Firearm to the Beach – Florida appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

A report just released by the FBI has provided detailed information regarding active shooter incidents in the U.S. in 2016 and 2017. The FBI defines an active shooter as “one or more individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area.” There were 50 such incidents during the two years... [Read More]

The post New FBI Report Lends Credence to “Good Guy With a Gun” appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

You might think the only thing you need to figure out for your beach vacation is how to get your .44 magnum in your swimming trunks, but there are other factors you need to consider before you head out for fun in the sun. We want to make sure you know the law before you... [Read More]

The post Top 5 Things to Know Before Carrying Your Firearm to the Beach – Texas appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

In our last member story, we saw the quick actions David had to take to stop a fleeing vehicle from causing more damage. The decision was not simple. In the first episode of our new series Lessons Learned watch former police officer Austin Davis explain the decisions you have to make when you are deciding... [Read More]

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The first thing you figure out as a Police Officer is there are no “normal” traffic stops. If you are a legal gun owner a traffic stop may not be “normal” either. The most common way legal gun owners come into contact with Law Enforcement is a traffic stop and that is a topic we... [Read More]

The post I Was Just Pulled Over; How Do I Tell Police I Have a Gun? – Texas appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The first thing you figure out as a Police Officer is there are no “normal” traffic stops. If you are a legal gun owner a traffic stop may not be “normal” either. The most common way legal gun owners come into contact with Law Enforcement is a traffic stop and that is a topic we... [Read More]

The post I Was Just Pulled Over; How Do I Tell Police I Have a Gun? – Virginia appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The first thing you figure out as a Police Officer is there are no “normal” traffic stops. If you are a legal gun owner a traffic stop may not be “normal” either. The most common way legal gun owners come into contact with Law Enforcement is a traffic stop and that is a topic we... [Read More]

The post I Was Just Pulled Over; How Do I Tell Police I Have a Gun? – Pennsylvania appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

The first thing you figure out as a Police Officer is there are no “normal” traffic stops. If you are a legal gun owner a traffic stop may not be “normal” either. The most common way legal gun owners come into contact with Law Enforcement is a traffic stop and that is a topic we... [Read More]

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