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Virginia Legislative Update transcript Hi, Ed Riley here again, U.S. LawShield® Independent Program Attorney for Virginia. Today, we’re going to talk about some of the updates in the law with respect to firearms, that went into effect in Virginia on July 1 of 2017. First one of those is § 18.2-308.2, which speaks specifically to... [Read More]

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Back to School As our kids get ready to go back to school, our Independent Program Attorney, Ed Riley explains the laws in Virginia regarding guns and schools.   Hi, Ed Riley, U.S. LawShield Independent Program Attorney for Virginia, and today we’re going to cover issues concerning Campus Carry on universities and lower schools, and... [Read More]

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  When can I use force against someone burglarizing my car in Virginia? Law Shield Member Ambassador Sherry Hale: Welcome members and fellow gun owners. In the last Members Voice video, our member Tyler witnessed a criminal breaking into his car. Tyler drew his gun and the bad guys ran away. The legal questions started pouring... [Read More]

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A recent national television report asserted that road-rage incidents are becoming more common and more deadly, with the latest incident taking place in Pennsylvania, in which a man is alleged to have shot and killed a teenage girl during a traffic merge. Click to watch level-headed advice from your Independent Program Attorney about what to... [Read More]

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Three Capitol Police officers’ quick thinking and fast shooting saved members of Congress from a gunman early Wednesday morning at their baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) was wounded in the attack and listed in critical condition a day later at the hospital. One of the officers, Special Agent Crystal Griner, was... [Read More]

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The short answer is, “Yes,” according to Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley. However, The Old Dominion supplies a lot of legal protection for people against such suits. Click the video below to get the details.

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Can your employer restrict your ability to carry firearms at the workplace? Click to watch Independent Program Attorney Ed Riley explain the rules for workplace self-defense in the Commonwealth.  

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A pro-gun group in Virginia is weighing its options after a federal judge in Richmond dismissed its defamation lawsuit against Katie Couric. The Virginia Citizens Defense League sued Couric in 2016, claiming her documentary “Under the Gun” defamed the group by making VCDL leaders appear “speechless” during an interview. Please see our previous coverage of the... [Read More]

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Elite Shooting Sports, a U.S. Law Shield facility in Manassas, Virginia hosted a press event for news reporters and producers to hear the truth about the hearing protection devices. Click the video below to watch some misconceptions get corrected.

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You may have watched the Guns in Virginia Bars and Restaurants video and had additional questions about how the state regulates the carry of firearms into establishments that sell alcohol. To learn more on the topic so you can stay legal while you carry, check out this excerpt from our brand-new book, Virginia Gun Law, Armed And Educated: ————————————————–... [Read More]

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In Part 1, Member Ambassador Sherry Hale explained how a Member went out to eat at a popular diner and was attacked in the parking lot. In Part 2 below, Ed Riley, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. Law Shield of Virginia, explains when you can legally defend yourself from an attacker. Also, click to find... [Read More]

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In the video below, watch Ed Riley, Independent Program Attorney for U.S. Law Shield of Virginia, discuss important legal considerations if you plan to carry firearms into establishments that serve alcohol.

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