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Florida on the Verge of Constitutional Carry
**April 3, 2023 Update: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signed HB 543. The bill becomes a law on July 1st and makes Florida the 26th state in the country that has a permitless carry law on the books.** From a legislative standpoint, Florida isn’t as bad as New York or California. However, it isn’t the super,…
Read MorePreemption Penalty Provision Legal Victory in Florida
Last month The Florida Supreme Court upheld an element of the state’s firearm preemption law. The court found the court found ‘no merit in Petitioners’ argument,” and its decision is a big legal win for gun rights in Florida; also for those who want public officials held personally accountable for knowingly passing local ordinances that…
Read More2021: Nevada Will No Longer Honor Florida Concealed Handgun License
Concealed carriers with permits issued in Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Virginia will no longer be allowed to carry their handgun in the state of Nevada. The change will go into effect as of July First, 2021. In particular, Nevada, Reno, and Las Vegas are popular vacation destinations, so this is sure to…
Read MoreCan I shoot in My Backyard?
I have had numerous students and friends ask me if they can target shoot in their backyards. The law has just changed again in Florida and residents, homeowners and lawful gun owners are not permitted to shoot firearms in residential neighborhoods that have a dwelling (home) on it if the land is less than one acre.
Read MoreFlorida CCW Permit Training Requirements
The state of Florida requires firearm training in order for its residents to be given a concealed weapons permit. In this article I will shed some light on what the training requirements are, and how to locate qualified instructors. These requirements are meant to provide an introductory course to familiarize citizens with firearms who want…
Read MoreWisconsin Changes CCW Reciprocity for Florida
According to the State of Wisconsin, concealed carry permits from Delaware, DC and Rhode Island are now honored and residents of those states may carry legally within the boundaries of Wisconsin if they already have a CCW permit from their home state. Wisconsin has also approved the use of permits from Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Florida,…
Read MoreFlorida School Commission Votes to Allow Armed Teachers in School
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission, voted to recommend legislation to allow teachers to arm themselves on school campuses. The vote passed by the commission, which consists of law enforcement, education and mental health experts, legislators, and the fathers of two students killed in school shooting, with a tally of 13-1…
Read MorePolitician Investigated for Shooting Death of Shoplifter
Police release surveillance footage of a Lakeland city politician who shot and killed an alleged shoplifter in the store he owned.
Read MoreFlorida Burglar Attempts to Rob Homeowner, Calls for Daddy Instead
A Lake Worth woman became an unfortunate witness to a fight outside of a home, late Monday that ended with one man being shot and another repeatedly being stabbed, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office records state.
Read MoreWhat are Florida’s Laws Regarding Open Carry During Outdoor Shooting Activities?
There has been a debate for many years here in Florida about whether or not state statute allows openly carrying a firearm while fishing, target shooting, hunting or camping. Today we’re going to look into just what the facts are behind this debate.
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