What You NEED to Know About Texas Constitutional Carry

2022-08-04T04:51:46-05:00July 1st, 2021|Tags: Nonvideo, Texas|

On June 16, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 1927, the Firearm Carry Act of 2021, (commonly known as the constitutional carry bill) into law. HB 1927 (commonly known as the constitutional carry bill) will allow legally eligible gun owners 21 years and older to carry their firearms without a Texas License to Carry (“LTC”). But before you start carrying your everyday carry (“EDC”) gun openly or concealed without an LTC, there are several things you should know.

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Potential Texas Gun Laws for 2021: From Constitutional Carry to Suppressors

2021-06-29T05:25:11-05:00June 29th, 2021|Tags: Nonvideo, Texas, Texas Gun Laws for 2021|

The 87th(R) Texas Legislative session adjourned on May 31, 2021, with several firearms-related bills passing. Below is a list of some of those bills, along with brief summaries and details on how they affect Texas gun laws that may interest you as a law-abiding gun owner.

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The Nomination of David Chipman to Head the ATF Confirms the 2A Community Was Right All Along

2021-08-13T15:19:07-05:00June 22nd, 2021|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

At the beginning of April, President Joe Biden nominated David Chipman, a man famous for proposing that all AR-15s be treated as NFA items, to head the ATF.

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Targeting Ghost Guns: The DOJ’s Amendment for 80 Percent Lowers

2022-06-08T10:27:24-05:00May 26th, 2021|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

The term “ghost gun” has been used by politicians and the mainstream media for years as a broad label for firearms lacking a manufacturer-engraved serial number. Now the ghost gun debate and coming legal battle have been heating up due to a proposed rule change the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) listed in the Federal Register on May 21, 2021.

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GUN OWNERS: THE REAL VALUE OF LEGAL DEFENSE

2021-08-13T17:32:34-05:00May 17th, 2021|Tags: National, Nonvideo|

It’s no secret that the legal system is often skewed against gun owners. You see it all the time; the victim who was forced to protect their life against a dangerous threat often ends up being painted as a criminal. And the financial, emotional, and mental toll it takes to defend yourself against these courtroom bullies? It can be well… astronomical.

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Critical Texas Constitutional Carry Update

2021-09-07T07:42:13-05:00May 7th, 2021|Tags: Nonvideo, Texas|

Will 2021 be the year Texas moves to Constitutional Carry?

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Your Guide to Bringing Guns into Michigan

2021-05-04T11:40:49-05:00April 30th, 2021|Tags: Michigan, Nonvideo|

We often receive questions from U.S. LawShield members regarding transporting guns into Michigan from other states. These questions typically involve a member who is moving from another state or receiving the firearm as either a gift or an inheritance.

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Purchasing a Firearm In New Mexico? Read This First…

2021-08-13T17:43:48-05:00April 28th, 2021|Tags: New Mexico, Nonvideo|

With gun sales booming across the nation, you might be

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Understanding Red Flag Laws in New Jersey

2021-08-13T17:41:22-05:00April 28th, 2021|Tags: New Jersey, Nonvideo|

Can a judge sign an order allowing police to seize your guns even if you do not break a single law? In recent years, there has been a nationwide push for “extreme risk protective orders” or “red flag” laws specifically designed to remove firearms from people accused of engaging in conduct or making statements that others may deem “dangerous.”

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Firearm Self-Defense in Illinois Without a FOID Card

2021-05-04T09:54:54-05:00April 28th, 2021|Tags: Illinois, Nonvideo|

On more than one occasion, I have been asked about a person’s right to defend themself or others with a firearm without possessing a valid Firearm Owners Identification (“FOID”) card.

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