Traveling Across State Lines with Firearms - What You Need to Know
A cross-country road trip can turn into a felony arrest faster than most gun owners realize, and federal law only protects you if you follow its rules to the letter. Attorney Emma K. Wittmann breaks down FOPA, how state lines can quietly strip away that protection, and what to actually do before you hit the road with a firearm.
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How the Supreme Court Kept Hawaii's "Vampire Law" From Sucking the Life Out of Bruen
Hawaii tried to get around the Supreme Court's Bruen ruling with a sneaky workaround: instead of banning concealed carry outright, it flipped the rule so every business was off limits to gun owners unless the owner said otherwise. AFF attorney Howard A. Snader breaks down how the Supreme Court saw through the trick in Wolford v. Lopez, and what it means for gun owners going forward.
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Protecting Your Pet
Think pulling a gun to stop someone from hurting your dog is self-defense? Legally, pets count as property, not people, which means that "protective" instinct could get you charged with a crime, not praised for it.
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How Many Shots Is Too Many?
There is a saying that we teach young lawyers when we are training them on how to cross-examine a witness in court. We tell them, “Don’t ask one question too many.” The young lawyers then ask: “How do I know which question will be one too many?” The answer is that you don’t know until the answer hurts your case.
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Just Shut Up!
After a self-defense incident, many people believe the best thing they can do is immediately tell law enforcement, “I was defending myself.” While that may seem logical, making any statement—no matter how short—can create significant legal problems down the road.
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The Legal Boundaries of Defense of Property in the United States
Most people assume they have the right to protect their property by any means necessary, and most people are wrong. Attorney Andrew C. Marcantel breaks down exactly how far the law allows you to go before force becomes a crime.
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The Boyfriend Loophole Is Closed. Now What?
Attorney Rachel Moss of Attorneys On Retainer breaks down the "boyfriend loophole" — the legal gap that once allowed dating partners convicted of domestic violence to still legally buy and possess firearms. Learn how the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act closed that loophole, what it means for your Second Amendment rights, and why AOR covers self-defense incidents labeled as domestic violence when other programs won't.
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Self-Defense for the Mature American
Attorney Joey Hamby of Attorneys On Retainer explains that self-defense for mature Americans starts with situational awareness, practical training, and the right personal protection tools. Learn how seniors can enhance safety, choose effective concealed carry options, and prepare legally for self-defense incidents.
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They Say They Want to Close the “Charleston Loophole.” What Is It?
What is the “Charleston Loophole”? We explain the law, the tragedy behind it, and why closing it may not stop violence.
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Understanding the Castle Doctrine: Protecting Your Family and Defending Your Home
While the Castle Doctrine may seem straightforward in principle, its application varies dramatically across jurisdictions and often raises nuanced questions of reasonableness, necessity, and proportionality.
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