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Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990: What Is It?
Nearly a decade before the tragic massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado, Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wisconsin) introduced Senate Bill S.2070 — The Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990. The legislation was co-sponsored by Dennis DeConcini (D-Arizona) and eventually signed into law by President George H.W.
Continue Reading →Being a Good Client After a Self-Defense Shooting
Former State Prosecutor Tom Grieve discusses the ins and outs of being a good client after a self-defense shooting. It’s something you’ll want to think about and prepare for ahead of time so that you…
Continue Reading →You Defended Yourself … Now What?
Last week, we talked about what to do in the immediate aftermath of a situation where you employed your firearm, whether or not you actually fired it. Our readers are likely familiar with the basic…
Continue Reading →Into the Fray Special Edition: Join Us at the 2A Rally
From Beth Alcazar: There has been a lot of talk and excitement building within the firearms community over the last few months regarding an upcoming non-partisan, grassroots event supporting our…
Continue Reading →New Jersey Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on gun laws… New Jersey gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked New…
Continue Reading →What Is the Cost of a Self-Defense Case in Criminal Court?
Former State Prosecutor Tom Grieve answers the question on many concealed carriers’ minds: “How much is this going to cost?” As you may have predicted, a self-defense case that makes it to criminal…
Continue Reading →Red Flag Laws: What Are They and Which States Have Them?
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on proposed legislation and gun laws… But you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some information about red flag…
Continue Reading →Lawfully Storing Firearms in Your Home
A question criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve gets a lot is, “What are the laws regarding firearms storage in my home?” While there is no hard and fast rule — laws vary by place and time — Tom…
Continue Reading →West Virginia Gun Laws: What You Should Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on gun laws. West Virginia gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked…
Continue Reading →What About National Reciprocity?
Criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve discusses how you can travel between states with your firearm and how that’s different than reciprocity. Reciprocity allows you to carry a concealed firearm in…
Continue Reading →Amber Guyger: Right Intentions, Wrong Door?
The murder trial of Amber Guyger, a Dallas police officer who shot Botham Jean — a 26-year-old accountant — in his own apartment, began this past Monday. While this case involves a police officer, it…
Continue Reading →Some Red Flags About ‘Red Flag’ Laws
A terrible tragedy occurred in my home state of Alabama last month. As reported by the local news, a father and his son were involved in an argument that led to the 70-year-old father shooting his…
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