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.

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.

Stand Your Ground laws allow you to defend yourself with force — even deadly force — without requiring you to first try to run away. But here’s the catch: not every state gives you that protection.