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Paul Ready: Welcome back to Part II of our feature on defending your pets. In Part I, our member Clint was forced to defend his dog against an attack by another bigger dog. Many of you have asked what the law says about how and when you can defend your four-legged friends. The answer will... [Read More]

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Spring Break is here, and everyone is thawing out after a long winter. Watch Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley instruct you on the law before walking into a restaurant or bar with your firearm. What is the Law in Virginia for Bars and Guns? Generally, alcohol and Firearms do not mix. In Virginia, there are... [Read More]

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Sexual assault stories have dominated the news recently, and we have received many questions about defending others against sexual assault and rape. We reached out to Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley to get the answers to your legal questions on defending a third party against rape and sexual assault. Ed Riley: Hi, Ed Riley, U.S.... [Read More]

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Every responsible gun owner knows they have a responsibility to maintain and properly store their firearms. Watch Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley explain the law and the potential liability you could face if a child or felon gets their hands on a gun. 

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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 Ed Riley teach you the law so you won’t have to hesitate when it comes to saving a life.

The post Can I Be Sued? – Good Samaritan Laws – Virginia appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

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 Ed Riley share the top 5 self-defense laws most often misunderstood in Virginia.

The post Top 5 Gun Law Misconceptions Every Gun Owners Need to Know – Virginia appeared first on U.S. & Texas LawShield.

There are so many varieties of ammunition on the market today, but not every type is perceived the same in the eyes of the law. Watch Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley explain how the type of ammo you use could affect you.   Ed Riley: Hi, Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for Virginia. In this... [Read More]

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Do you have the question, can I gift a gun for the holidays? Watch Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley teach what you need to know before you buy. Ed: Happy Holidays from U.S. LawShield of Virginia. Hi, it’s Ed Riley U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney from Virginia. As you may imagine, at this time a... [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 Virginia? 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 Ed Riley explains Virginia law when in comes to carrying your firearm... [Read More]

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No Gun? What Are My Self-Defense Options?   Watch U.S. LawShield of Virginia Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley break down the legality of using non-knife or non-firearm weapons for self-defense.    

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Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for Virginia, says that Conservation Police Officers in the state, in some ways, have more powers than police officers, especially when it comes to their ability to search you, your vehicle, and the area in which they find you, without warrant or arrest. [Read The Full Transcript Below the... [Read More]

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