Is the System Rigged? What Every Legal Gun Owner Should Know About Jury Selection
You’ve probably watched enough TV crime dramas to be familiar with the basics of the criminal justice system. But have you thought about exactly how juries fit into the process?
Second Amendment Sanctuaries: Do We Need Them in the U.S.?
Certain states and cities are increasingly proclaiming themselves “Second Amendment sanctuaries,” but given we are all granted these rights within the United States of America, what does it mean to be a sanctuary?
Can You Count On Justice From the Judge?
When walking into a criminal proceeding, most people view judges as
Travel and Road Rage: What NOT to Do…
The holidays are approaching, bringing an end to a tumultuous year of quarantines and stay-at-home orders. If travel plans take you outside your home state, be sure to know the laws of transporting firearms in the states you will be visiting.
Why Do Prosecutors Turn Against Law-Abiding Gun Owners?
You’ve undoubtedly heard the long-established phrase “wheels of justice.” Have
Criminals Target Hunters? Your Guns Are In Their Sights!
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?
Where Did Our Freedoms Go!?
(Part 2) With a Governor’s Signature, You Blink And They’re Gone
How could our freedoms have disappeared from the country? With just a governor’s signature, we've blinked and can find them gone.
Did He Fire 6 Shots or Only 5?
The frightening truth is that juries often deliberate around the quantity of shots fired and the time it takes one to defend themselves...
The Terms You NEED to Know for Constitutional carry and Concealed Carry
If you care about the Second Amendment, have ever applied for a license or permit to carry a concealed handgun, or are familiar with the firearms laws of your state...
A Landmark Win for Self-Defense Rights: The Ninth Circuit Sets a Precedent…
A monumental occasion! On Friday, August 14, 2020, the U.S.
Attorney War Stories: 3 Lessons For Every Gun Owner
In our more than ten years representing U.S. & Texas LawShield members, we have had plenty of experience dealing with what people have done to make...
Gun Serial Number Check: How Can You Tell if It’s “Legit” or Stolen?
What if you bought a gun in a private sale that turned out to be lost, stolen or used in a crime? Here's what an Independent Program Attorney had to say...
