Safety and Training
Florida Campus Carry Law: Does It Go Far Enough?
To give a brief recap, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting happened. I think we all know what happened…Read More >
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General
Imitation: The Sincerest Flattery
The progressive side of the American political debate has declared itself and its policies immune to federal, state, and sometimes…Read More >
General
Red Flag Laws
Are you aware that several states have laws in place to circumvent your Second, Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights, relating to…Read More >
News
The Anti-Gunners Are ‘Spending Millions’ in Midterm Elections
If you though the anti-gunners were beat with election of President Trump and one or two nominations to the Supreme Court, think again. The Washington Post has reported that anti-gun billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety “plans to spend $8 to $10 million in Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, and New Mexico” to influence the midterm elections, via its “Action Fund.” And that is not the full extent of expenditures by the gun prohibition group’s fund, either.
Safety and Training
Do You Have the Right to Stand Your Ground?
Many states have laws similar to Florida’s, which basically states a person is justified in using deadly force if he or she reasonably believes that using such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to themselves or others. It also states a person does not have a duty to retreat as long as they are in a place where they have the right to be. However, where is the line between self-defense and a crime?
Videos
U.S. Law Shield Video: Top 5 Gun Law Misconceptions
The law can be very broad, widely interpreted and often misunderstood. Don’t find yourself in a situation where your misinterpretation causes you to go from singing Auld Lang Syne to Jailhouse Rock. In the following series of videos, U.S. Law Shield Program Attorneys discuss the top 5 gun law misconceptions for specific states.
Videos
Video: How to Trick Out Your Gun (Without Going to Jail)
With the patchwork of laws across various states, adding so much as a single accessory could land you on the wrong side of the law and jeopardize your Second Amendment rights. Here is a handful of videos, specific to individuals states, to help keep you within legal bounds. Even if your state is not covered in the videos, they are a great starting point to determine the right questions you’ll need answered before buying the latest gadget or piece of furniture for you firearm.
General
School Resource Officer Stops Shooting in FL — Where is the Media?
Last week, there was another school shooting in Florida, but this shooting was much different than Parkland. When the shooter touched off his first shot, the school resource officer immediately rushed to the direction of the gunshot, engaged and took the shooter into custody—eliminating further danger. Did the news media cover the shooting? Was this plastered across your TV screen? Are lawmakers changing firearm legislation as a result?
Legal Issues
Punishment by Process: Defending Against Prosecutorial Abuse
The Florida legislature passed a reinforced “Stand Your Ground” law in 2017. The new law stems from prosecutorial abuses, where people who are clearly justified in using force for self defense, are put through the criminal justice system, even though the chance of a conviction in the courts is slim.
Legal Issues
Video: Court Rules in Favor of Good Samaritan Stopping Attack on Deputy
This video is from the Florida State Attorney’s Office, supporting a judge’s ruling that a citizen who opened fire on a man attacking a Lee County deputy last year was justified in using deadly force, but do you know why or when you could legally intercede? What the video and analysis by U.S. Law Shield to find out.