Legal Defense for Self Defense - USLawShield
The Missouri House of Representatives recently passed new legislation that would further strengthen Missouri's Second Amendment rights. The bill, filed as HB 1462, garnered 101 Yeas and 40 Nays and would allow concealed carry permit holders to carry their guns while on publicly-funded transportation (with limited exceptions). In addition, the minimum age requirement for
Independent Program Attorneys Across the Country
As gun owners know best, gun laws are complex and one false move could put you on the other side of the law. Plus, gun laws are different in every state, which makes things confusing for law-abiding individuals across the nation. For example, the use of force in one state may constitute “deadly force”
Castle Doctrine in Missouri
Welcome to a world where the legal system treats you differently depending on where you draw your weapon. Missouri’s Castle Doctrine defines important rights and limitations as to where you can draw your weapon legally. Missouri’s law, which allows you greater rights when defending your dwelling place, is found under the
Legal Defense for Self Defense - USLawShield
School is coming back in session, but not all schools will reopen in the fall. There are no statewide health mandates related to K-12 schools reopening being issued at this time, and it is important to note that local school boards and local jurisdictions have the authority to implement more stringent or less restrictive
Living in the Big City: The Unique Ways Gun Laws Are Applied In This Major Missouri City - U.S. LawShield
Big cities have their pros and cons. You may find a better night at the theater and better professional sports in St. Louis, but your self-defense rights may come under greater scrutiny. Fortunately, throughout Missouri, state law allows you to legally defend yourself if your circumstances justify the use of force. Cities, counties,
Is Your Gun Banned Here? Carrying at State Buildings... | Missouri
As you’ve no doubt seen in the news, many parts of the country are experiencing a push to ban firearms from government buildings. A significant portion of this new "outrage" is media-driven opportunism by gun control advocates. To help sort the legal facts from fiction, let’s take a look at how the
Missouri Takes On DOJ over Second Amendment Sanctuary Status - U.S. LawShield
A recent trend you might have noticed is states passing laws that make them Second Amendment sanctuaries. The idea behind these laws is that local law enforcement or governmental agencies won’t be allowed to enforce federal gun laws that are stricter than state and local laws. If local law enforcement does attempt to enforce
Legal Defense for Self Defense - USLawShield
As of July 1, 2017, concealed carry is legal on public college and university campuses in Kansas. Actually, the law allowing concealed carry on campuses was passed in 2013, but Kansas public colleges and universities had been exempt until this year. Kansas does issue concealed carry permits, but in 2015
Imagine Protesters Outside Your Home: What Can a Law-Abiding Gun Owner Do in Kansas? - U.S. LawShield
Recognizing the social climate that is impacting our country gives us reason to consider the popular story of the St. Louis couple who were recently seen outside their home with firearms in hand. What if this incident occurred in Kansas? What would Kansas law have to say about their actions? Here’s what an Independent
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