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The following is a video transcript. Hello, I’m Gilbert Ambler, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. LawShield of Virginia. A lost or stolen firearm can be a scary thing. Every year, countless firearms are inadvertently left behind in places like bathrooms by law-abiding people. This can happen to even the most disciplined individuals, and we even... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. School is out, the vacation time you’ve stocked up is burning a hole in your pocket. Friends and family are making plans to enjoy the nice weather. It’s summertime in Virginia. Before you head to a swimming pool, the beach, lake, or park, make sure you do your homework,... [Read More]

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What do you do when an unruly party guest gets out of hand? Well, you ask them to leave of course, but what if they just won’t leave? What if someone shows up to your property uninvited? What can you do to make them leave? These people are trespassers, and Virginia law protects your property... [Read More]

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Someone sees you lawfully carrying a concealed handgun and panics. What do you do? Imagine the following scenario: You are at a grocery store going about your business when you reach up to grab a box of cereal from the top shelf. The person next to you seems startled and afraid, and you realize that... [Read More]

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Hi, Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney from Virginia. Warning shots: are they ever a good idea? What is a Warning Shot? A warning shot is an intentional gunshot often made with the firearm pointed in the air or at the ground with the intent not to harm, but to subdue or scare off... [Read More]

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Traveling with a firearm on a commercial airline can be legal as long as the firearm is transported and unloaded in a locked, hard-sided container as checked baggage. Anyone traveling with firearms and/or ammunition should always check with every airport being used and their commercial airline in any other state they are visiting with firearms... [Read More]

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Virginia Code Section 18.2-283 states that it is illegal for any person to carry any firearm without a good and sufficient reason to a place of worship while a meeting for religious purposes is being held at such place. Personal protection is considered to be a good and sufficient reason to carry a firearm. A... [Read More]

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Can I defend my property? Consider the following scenario. It’s midnight and you awaken to the sound of breaking glass somewhere outside the front of your home. You get out of bed, run to your front window, and look outside and you see a masked man rummaging through your car parked in your driveway with... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi, Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for Virginia. Can I expunge an arrest record in Virginia? An expungement is a court-ordered process in which the legal record of an arrest is erased. In Virginia, criminal convictions cannot be expunged unless there’s an absolute pardon from the Governor.... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Professional Sporting Events Can I carry a firearm to a sporting event in Virginia? Most professional sporting events are held on private property. Private property owners can ban firearms on their property if they so choose. Sometimes, professional sporting events, however, are located on government property. According to an... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Hi. Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for Virginia. Does Virginia law require a firearm to be registered and does Virginia law require that a stolen firearm be reported to the authorities? In Virginia, only machine guns in the commonwealth need to be registered with the Department of... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. There are various areas of Virginia gun law that are often misunderstood. Myth Number One: Self-Defense and the Castle Doctrine One of the most commonly misunderstood areas of Virginia gun law is how you are permitted to defend yourself or others if you come under attack while in your... [Read More]

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