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Training: Pros and cons of self-defense insurance programs

As a concealed carry instructor, I receive my share of offers to benefit financially from enrolling students in various self-defense insurance policies.

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Family, funeral home at odds over treatment of veteran’s body (VIDEO)

Some called the act “very disrespectful” but the funeral home said they were fulfilling requests of other family members while awaiting insurance payment.

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Man mistakenly sends details of murder plot to ex-boss instead of hitman (VIDEO)

Lytle planned to split his wife’s $1 million life insurance policy with “Shayne” but if he wanted a “bonus,” Shayne could also kill his 4-year-old daughter.

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Department of Defense spent more than $500K on Viagra last year

In addition to the military dispersing over half a million dollars worth of erectile dysfunction medications, TRICARE also covers the cost for Viagra, as well as hormone injections, penis pumps, penile implants and testicular prostheses.

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Woman accused of killing ex-husband sentenced to 25 years; Jurors say after the fact trial wasn’t fair (VIDEO)

An Alabama woman on trial for fatally shooting her ex-husband in 2012 was sentenced to 25 years last week, but immediately following the sentencing, some of the jurors second-guessed their decision to convict her of murder after hearing testimonies of brutal abuse.

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US taxpayers pay $500 million annually to hospitals for treatment of gunshot victims

The vast majority of gunshot victims either don't have insurance or depend on publicly-funded insurance, meaning that almost 73 percent of the hospital — or nearly $500 million each year — comes from U.S. taxpayer money.

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Insurance Company Refuses to Insure Schools with Gun-Toting Teachers

The largest insurer of schools in the state of Kansas, recently announced that it would not be willing to provide policies to schools which allow their teachers or other staff, to carry concealed firearms on school property.

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Company Offers Legal Aid, Insurance for Self Defense Shootings

Second Call Defense is a new Ohio-based company that offers gun owners in every state a type of insurance. The company offers legal aid and support for its members who are involved in either self-defense or accidental shootings.

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