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Biggest Mistake After Acting in Self-Defense
Summary In this week’s “Ask a Self-Defense Attorney” video, the founder of the largest criminal defense firm in Wisconsin, Tom Grieve, shares with you the biggest mistake that someone can make after…
Continue Reading →Utah Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it may be to stay up to date on Utah gun laws… Utah gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked Utah…
Continue Reading →On the Road Again?
It’s only March, but already a lot of people are making travel plans for the upcoming vacation season. For those who want to protect themselves while away from home, consider taking some preemptive…
Continue Reading →California Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it may be to stay up to date on California gun laws… California gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most…
Continue Reading →Criminals Aren’t Legally Buying Guns in Stores
The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) set social media ablaze with a recent special report. The 16-page paper, titled “Source and Use of Firearms Involved in Crimes: Survey of Prison Inmates,…
Continue Reading →Why the USCCA?
In a world full of decisions, you often have to make one choice. Such is the way when pondering where to eat or what movie to see; there are likely more than a few options, but which is the right…
Continue Reading →What to Say to 911 After a Self-Defense Incident
If you’re ever involved in a self-defense incident, you need to know what to say during your 911 call. In this week’s “Ask an Attorney” video, criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve answers this…
Continue Reading →Gun Control Fails … Again
Mass shootings often unintentionally illustrate the ineffectiveness of anti-Second Amendment policies. Just last week, a 45-year-old man went on a shooting rampage at the Henry Pratt Company in…
Continue Reading →The ‘Gun Show Loophole’: Real Talk About a Fake Term
About once a year, we hear a rush from the gun-control crowd about the “gun show loophole” and online gun sales. That talking point is used to distort and overstate how easy it is for bad guys to get…
Continue Reading →Texas 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 Texas gun laws. Texas gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked…
Continue Reading →Five Reasons You Need the Critical Response Team: Your First Call After 911
Emotions are high, your family is upset, and you’re shaking with adrenaline. You just had to use deadly force in a self-defense incident. You’ve called the cops … but now what? The moments after any…
Continue Reading →The First Thing You Should Do After a Self-Defense Incident
No responsibly armed American or responsible gun owner ever hopes to be involved in a self-defense incident. However, it is important to not only be prepared for what happens during, but also for…
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