Beyond the Pistol: Self-Defense Weapons for When the Gun Stays Home

2022-07-13T12:59:24-05:00March 8th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

When looking beyond firearms, it can be difficult to navigate the sea of different federal, state, and local laws regarding carry and ownership. It’s best to be safe and consult with an attorney (like a U.S. LawShield® Independent Program Attorney) before purchasing and carrying a self-defense weapon. Legal to carry doesn’t always mean legal to conceal without a permit, so that’s another factor to consider. That said, here are some options that are generally legal, and useful self-defense tools for when a gun can’t, or won’t, be available.

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AR-15 Words and Terms You Should Know

2022-05-12T12:29:21-05:00March 4th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

There’s a lot of gun terminology out there, and it can be overwhelming hearing it used. To help you expand your gun language skills, we’ve put together this guide of words and terms you should know about the AR-15. After all, it’s a popular platform, so why not get to know it better?

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How to Ship a Firearm: Is It Legal?

2022-03-02T13:13:00-06:00March 1st, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

If you haven’t shipped a firearm yet, odds are good you’ll do so in the future. Not only are guns shipped for sales, but they’re also shipped for repairs, custom Cerakote® finishes, and more. However, you can’t just throw your gun into a box and mail it using whatever means are most convenient at the time. There are federal and state laws in place regarding shipping firearms that you must know and follow. Remember, claiming ignorance of the law isn’t a valid legal defense.

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Domestic Violence and Gun Ownership: Is it Legal?

2022-02-23T23:51:24-06:00February 24th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

A common question among survivors of family violence is “Can you buy a gun if convicted of domestic violence?” It’s understandable to wonder if a person who was convicted of domestic violence will be allowed to purchase a firearm. And while the short answer is generally “no,” the specific laws and potential enforcement—or lack thereof—tend to vary by state.

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The AR-15: Weapon of War, or Ideal Self-Defense Tool?

2022-03-23T12:02:51-05:00February 23rd, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

Since at least the 1990’s, the name “AR-15” has been a staple of the national debate surrounding gun control and is as widely used as it’s poorly understood. If you ask a non-gun enthusiast in the United States to name a rifle, the AR-15 is one of the most likely to come to mind, either due to its popularity in video games, media coverage, TV, movies, or from real-life firearms experience.

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Everything You Know About Non-Lethal Self-Defense Weapons Is Probably Wrong

2022-02-25T01:08:25-06:00February 21st, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

There is a wide range of “non-lethal” self-defense weapons marketed to those interested in personal safety. In fact, a quick Google search of “non-lethal self-defense weapons” will return over 6 million results in a little over half a second.

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AR Pistol Brace: Fun or Felony?

2022-02-19T01:53:05-06:00February 15th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

Since 2013, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) estimates that over 3 million stabilizing braces, or pistol braces, have been sold in the U.S. With over a dozen designs available on the market, they are mostly meant to be used with AR-15 style pistols. Pistol braces are devices meant to improve the shootability of large-format, intermediate caliber pistols, without shouldering a stock.

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The Vacation from Hell: What You Need to Know About How to Travel With a Gun

2022-06-13T10:12:28-05:00February 4th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

It’s 9:30 PM, and you’re 20 minutes from your hotel. It’s been a long day of driving, and you can’t wait to flop face-first into your nice, warm hotel bed. This is your fourth state in three days, and you’ve started to lose track of where you are. Then it happens: flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. Were you speeding? This article will explore how you, and your gun, might legally travel from Point A to Point B.

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What Is a Suppressor, and Is It Legal?

2022-02-10T13:18:12-06:00February 3rd, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

Talking about suppressors can sometimes create more questions than answers. If you’re wondering what a suppressor is, why it’s useful, and how it works, you’ve come to the right place.

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What Is Open Carry?

2023-08-02T10:26:35-05:00January 6th, 2022|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

What is Open Carry? Simply put, it's the practice of carrying a wholly or partially visible firearm. It could be a holstered handgun that's not hidden under a concealment garment, or the less common practice of carrying a long gun on a sling. Since the gun isn't concealed, it's carried "in the open" hence the term "open carry."

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