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Firearm Law Update: Florida District Judge Permits Firearms in Post Office

2024-02-08T10:13:25-06:00January 29th, 2024|Tags: , , |

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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Guns 101: What Is Accidental Discharge?

2024-01-30T11:51:45-06:00January 12th, 2024|Tags: , |

There are many firearm safety tips, rules, and best practices. While many of the commonly taught firearm safety rules help prevent or minimize negative outcomes, there isn’t always a good explanation as to why the rules are in place. If you’re new to firearms, you might not know that quite a few of them either directly or indirectly address one issue: the accidental discharge (AD) of a firearm. 

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Home Defense Plan: What Will the Law Allow?

2024-02-20T10:49:06-06:00December 1st, 2023|Tags: , |

Home defense is an important topic for gun owners, not only because it tends to be the primary reason many people own firearms but also due to its many nuances. When trying to make a home defense plan for your place of residence, you might be wondering what gun to use, how to store or stage it, and what laws might pertain to you when protecting yourself from a violent home invasion. Before planning practical home defense strategies, it’s a good idea to have a general understanding of what it means to defend your place of residence.

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How to Have a Drama-Free Holiday Dinner

2023-11-14T12:26:17-06:00November 14th, 2023|Tags: , |

It may not be immediately obvious how lessons from the self-defense world might help you have a drama-free holiday dinner, but there are many similarities between how you’d handle a potential violent encounter and drama brewing at the in-laws’ during dinner.

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Red Flag Laws: What Are They & How Do They Work?

2023-10-09T12:00:05-05:00October 1st, 2023|Tags: , |

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?

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Mace® Spray: A Comprehensive Guide to a Personal Defense Product

2023-09-25T10:27:41-05:00September 25th, 2023|Tags: , |

In a world where firearms play a significant role, responsible gun ownership is of paramount importance. Being a responsible firearm owner entails more than just possessing a firearm; it involves thorough weapon training, understanding the importance of firearm safety, and abiding by gun laws to prevent accidents (including when accidental discharges) and reduce gun violence.

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