Can I shoot a trespasser—or point a gun at them—if they refuse to leave? In nearly every state, the answer is no—not unless you’re legally justified to use or threaten deadly force. Simple trespassing doesn’t meet that standard. There must be an immediate threat—someone advancing on you with a weapon, about to throw a brick through your window or otherwise threatening serious harm.

More states are mandating how gun owners store their firearms at home, with lawmakers citing child safety as a primary driver, as well as keeping firearms out of the hands of potential school shooters and other violent criminals.

With news of the flash flooding tragedy in their home state still raw, U.S. LawShield CEO Brooksy Smith and Senior Sales Vice President Phil Nelsen, announced last week that 100% of all membership revenue—from the time of the announcement through July 31—will be donated to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund at the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. U.S. LawShield is a leading legal defense for self-defense organization known for its nationwide firearms law education and gun owner legal protection programs.