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What 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.
Read MoreGovernor Rick Scott Signs Major Gun Control Legislation for Florida
It’s a move that few of us wanted, but deep in our hearts knew was going to happen eventually. Following massive public and political pressure, Florida is the first state to enact gun control legislation following the Parkland Shooting thanks to the signature of Governor Rick Scott.
Read MoreFlorida Supreme Court Upholds Open Carry Law
Despite intense argument by Second Amendment supporters, the Florida Supreme Court upheld a longstanding state ban on the open carry of firearms in public last week.
Read MoreFlorida Open Carry Bill Headed to State Senate
A proposal to allow Florida’s concealed carry permit holders to carry their firearms openly, while also eliminating some “gun-free zones” will attempt to make its way through the Florida Legislation in January.
Read MoreFlorida Open Carry Law
This article is meant to take a look at Florida’s open carry laws so that you folks can get a better idea what is and is not legal in the state.
Read MoreFlorida Open Carry Proposal Is Dead in the Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee Chariman Miguel Diaz de la Portilla has officially killed SB 300 which would have allowed Florida gun owners with valid concealed weapons permits to carry open in addition to concealed. Deaz de la Portilla told media “On all of these gun bills, I don’t believe any of them are necessary,”
Read MoreNew Law Allowing Concealed Firearms In Florida Airports Is About Dead in the Water
Sen Wilton Simpson has sponsored senate bill 1500 this year which proposes that the current restriction on airports for Florida concealed carry holders be removed to allow permit holders to be armed when visiting non-secure areas of the airport. This would be in line with a large number of other US states that allow for permit holders to carry when visiting the airport to drop someone off or pick someone up without passing through TSA security.
Read MoreVirginia Reciprocity Changes are Delayed Pending Legislation
Back in December 2015 the Virginia Attorney General announced that they would cease honoring the permits from 25 states that they previously did honor. This would have some far reaching impacts as six of those 25 states would also stop honoring the Virginia permit due to the decision. We outlined the implications in this previous…
Read MoreConcealed Carry Options for Travelers to Virginia
On February 1st, 2016 a change in policy by the State of Virginia caused over 20 state permits that were previously recognized in Virginia to no longer be honored there. If you live in one of those states, or a state that has never had reciprocity with Virginia this article will outline your options. Get…
Read MoreMobile App Released for USA Gun Owners
Who would have thought releasing a gun related app for smartphones would be so difficult and expensive? Over a year ago we started developing our mobile app with a few key objectives in mind. We wanted to create a powerful, “one stop” resource for American Gun Owners at no cost and free of advertising. After…
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