from 2009
- born in Texas
- headquarters in Houston
- members in the majority of states
- BBB Rating “F”
not BBB Accredited - 6 complaints closed in last 3 years
https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/houston/profile/insurance-agency/us-law-shield-0915-90036179
U.S. LawShield
1020 Bay Area Blvd., Suite 220
Houston, TX 77058
uslawshield.com
An original 2022 map, typo in the file name and all. Proof that a human made it, not a robot.
About U.S. LawShield
U.S. LawShield is a Houston, Texas-based legal defense membership program for gun owners, marketed as “Legal Defense for Self Defense.” It was founded in 2009 by Darren Rice, an attorney focused on defending the rights of responsible firearm owners, and it launched as Texas LawShield before expanding nationwide under the U.S. LawShield name. Members pay a recurring fee for access to legal representation if they use a firearm or other lawful means in self-defense, along with updates on self-defense laws and training seminars.
Self-defense legal plans like U.S. LawShield are meant to help gun owners prepare for the legal aftermath of a defensive incident. As of 2025, the company said it covered 46 states and had served more than 2 million people. Gun owners comparing it with other self-defense legal plans, such as Second Call Defense, Firearms Legal Protection and NRA Carry Guard, should review each plan’s coverage limits, exclusions, state availability and how attorneys are chosen before buying.
Key Facts
- 2009: Founded in Texas by attorney Darren Rice as Texas LawShield
- Later expands nationally and adopts the U.S. LawShield name
- Headquarters: Houston, Texas
- 2025: Company reports coverage in 46 states and more than 2 million people served
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