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Law Shield: Does Your Ammo Choice Matter in Court?

Based on comments, some Cheaper Than Dirt! customers worry about how the effectiveness of their ammunition may prejudice how they’re viewed by the courts. In Texas, not so much. Read this article to learn if your ammunition choice is legal or not in the eyes of the law when used in a defensive situation.

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Legal Issues

Legal Tip: Carry, or Don’t Carry, a ‘Statement Card’?

In the U.S. Law Shield and Texas Law Shield Forums, a member asked the lawyers: Is it wise to carry a “statement card” with you and hand it to the police at the scene, rather than give a verbal statement? The lawyers explain that while the statement card sure sounds convenient, it is not going to be appropriate for every situation. Read this response from U.S. Law Shield to learn more.

Firearms

Geissele Hi-Speed National Match Trigger for ARs Review

Adding a Geissele Hi-Speed National Match Trigger to a Rock River Arms Operator AR is a big step in building my ultimate AR-15. Designed for NRA High Power Rifle competition with highly modified AR-15-type rifles, the Geissele trigger is an easy upgrade with its clear installation instructions. Read this post to learn how.

Safety and Training

Don’t Run in a Straight Line? Says Who?

Many experts describing how to flee from an armed actively shooting attacker advise, “Don’t run in a straight line.” But the idea that running in a zig-zag or crouch is better than running in a straight line is pure conjecture, says Greg Ellifritz, a full-time firearms and defensive tactics training officer for a central Ohio police department and the president of Active Response Training.