Hero Protection Pro Bono Services
At Attorneys On Retainer (AOR), we believe that every person who acts in lawful self-defense deserves a competent legal defense—regardless of their ability to pay or where the incident occurred. That’s why we created the Hero Protection Pro Bono Services benefit, a groundbreaking service that provides full legal representation at no cost. It covers a critical situation: defending clients who face regulatory weapons charges despite acting in legitimate self-defense.
The Case That Inspired the Hero Protection Clause
One of our clients was working construction at a middle school when armed robbers attacked his co-workers. He fired a warning shot that scared the attackers away.
No one was hurt.
The police investigated and agreed: he did the right thing. He was a hero.
And they charged him anyway.
The problem wasn’t his actions; it was that he was armed in a gun-free zone. Standard self-defense program contracts would exclude this coverage.
We couldn’t let that stand. This case led us to formalize what we’d always believed: regulatory restrictions should never prevent us from defending gun owners who acted in legitimate self-defense.
What the Hero Protection Clause Covers
- For AOR Clients: If you act in legitimate self-defense but face charges solely for regulatory weapons violations, you’re covered. This includes possession in prohibited zones, use of an illegal weapon, carrying without a valid permit, or any regulatory weapons violation tied to legitimate self-defense.
This protection covers all weapons—firearms, knives, brass knuckles, or any defensive tool used in legitimate self-defense.
Full Representation, Pro Bono
Most self-defense programs are insurance products with exclusions for gun-free zones, illegal weapons, or permit violations. These exclusions exist to limit insurance company liability. They can’t take on pro bono cases because that’s not how insurance works.
AOR is backed by a law firm, not an insurance company.
How This Benefits All AOR Clients
You support a law firm that:
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Fights for Precedent: Pro bono cases allow us to shape self-defense laws and establish precedents that protect all gun owners.
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Defends the Principle: By defending wrongful prosecutions, we protect the legal framework that keeps you safe.
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Proves Our Commitment: Our pro bono work proves we’re committed to self-defense rights.
If you’re an AOR client, the Hero Protection Clause is already part of your clientele, as seen in your Legal Services Agreement.
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