Self-defense, especially self-defense using lethal force, is serious business and anytime you are going to employ force in defense as a civilian you’ll be making a high-stakes choice. While there’s plenty of armchair conjecture to be had on the internet, very few people take the time to actually examine the laws pertaining to self-defense as …
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Prepping is first and foremost about being prepared. Prepared for curveballs, prepared for emergencies, prepared for disasters and even prepared for the real, nasty game-changer events like the collapse of polite society and even revolutionary action. I have little doubt that most of our readers are already as personally prepared as they can be, or …
Louisiana is a good state when it comes to citizens’ rights, especially rights pertaining to self-defense in the gravest extreme. Joining at least half the nation, Louisiana has codified among its state statutes a staunchly worded “stand your ground” provision. if you are unfamiliar, stand your ground is a colloquialism in self-defense law describing a …
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The Essentials Legal to Carry Openly or Concealed: Dagger, Dirk, Bowie, Butterfly knife, Hidden blade, Stiletto, Spike, Automatic, Push knife, Hawkbill, Gravity knife, Assisted opening knife, Non-metallic “undetectable knives”, Throwing knives Illegal to Carry or Possess: Throwing Stars Kansas Knife Law Overview Since a 2013 repeal of the state’s prohibition on switchblades, Kansas is among …
Washington D.C.: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Buildings, Dwellings, Land Crime Class: Misdemeanor Fencing Required?: No. Signage Required?: Only for abandoned properties if not otherwise secured. Verbal Notice Required?: Yes, if someone refuses to leave property. Washington D.C. Trespassing Law Overview Washington D.C. laws are surprisingly clear and concise when it comes to …
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The idea of someone trespassing upon property that you rightfully own will fill most people with a combination of insensate anger and roiling violation. That is your land, your parcel, your property. They don’t belong there. What were they doing? Did they take anything, damage anything or are they just scouting for some other nefarious …
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The Essentials Legal to Carry Openly or Concealed Any kind of knife except automatics or switchblades. See below. Dirk Bowie Machete Razor Dagger Assisted Opening Knives should be OK. See below. Illegal to Possess Any bladed offensive weapon* that exposes the blade automatically by way of switch, button, etc. (*See exceptions below). Pennsylvania Knife Law …
Illinois: Fast Facts on Trespassing Trespass Law Covers: Land, Structures, Dwellings, Vehicles Crime Class: Misdemeanor. Felony for repeated trespass onto state supported property. Fencing Required?: No, if markers/signage posted. Signage Required?:Yes, generally. Verbal Notice Required?: No. Illinois Trespassing Law Overview Illinois is well known for being a state that absolutely loves its laws. They have …
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The Essentials Legal to Carry Openly or Concealed, No Permit Needed Dirk Bowie knife Butterfly knife Ballistic knife Razor Dagger Push Dagger Gravity knife Caution Advised Any knife with blade over 3”. See below. Arkansas Knife Law Overview Arkansas is, happily, a mostly permissive state for carry and ownership of knives having the right to …
If the AR-15 is the king of the rifle world then its progenitor, the AR-10, in all of its many variations is certainly the queen. While the shooting world is benefiting from downsizing bore sizes to sub .30 caliber there is still a valid need and, frankly, plenty of desire for larger rounds capable of …
