Firearms Legal Update: Louisiana Passes Permitless Carry
On February 13, 2024, several new gun laws are going into effect in Michigan. Join U.S. LawShield President Kirk Evans for an overview of these complex laws.
On February 13, 2024, several new gun laws are going into effect in Michigan. Join U.S. LawShield President Kirk Evans for an overview of these complex laws.
Whether it’s a private citizen defending their life from an attack or law enforcement apprehending a criminal, in today’s world there are many questions surrounding use of force. Although the term means different things when used with a civilian versus a government agent, everyone has questions about what level of force is warranted for a given situation. Police officers need to be aware of “excessive force” and civilians need to be wary of escalating a situation by using “disproportional force” in a self-defense incident. We all struggle to balance the value of human life against the need to respond, sometimes with deadly force, to an imminent threat.
On February 13, 2024, several new gun laws are going into effect in Michigan. Join U.S. LawShield President Kirk Evans for an overview of these complex laws.
U.S. district judge Kathryn Mizelle of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, ruled in January 2024 that carrying a firearm into a U.S. post office was permitted for U.S. postal worker Emmanuel Ayala, deeming the federal ban on firearm possession in U.S. postal facilities unconstitutional.
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If you’ve ever listened to anyone talk about gun control, you’ve probably heard the term “Red Flag law” more times than you can count. But what actually are these laws? What do they accomplish that existing regulations don’t? Most importantly, how do Red Flag laws affect law-abiding people like you?
Whether you have a concealed carry license or not, if you will be traveling cross-country with your firearms while on vacation this year, particularly through states that may not be as “firearms friendly” as your home state, you’ll be happy to know that the federal Firearm Owners Protection Act, or FOPA, allows you to legally transport your firearms in your vehicle while you drive, so long as you comply with a short list of requirements found in what is known as the “Safe Passage” provision, or 18 U.S.C. § 926A.
As a responsible gun owner, it is important to be familiar with the various laws, legal theories, and legal terms related to self-defense. “Castle Doctrine” is one such legal theory.
Fast Facts: Supreme Court Issues Stay on Firearms Definition
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