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Interstate Transportation of Firearms
February 18, 2019
Interstate Transportation of Firearms -The McClure-Volkmer Act Planning a cross-country trip? Not sure how to travel with your firearm through each states? Even though state laws vary, Federal law allows for the Interstate Transportation of firearms through all states in a vehicle. The McClure-Volkmer Act makes it easier for the traveling public to ensure they…
No Gun Sign – Now What?
February 15, 2019
Are “No Gun” Signs Enforceable? Walking up to your favorite restaurant you see a new, “No Guns Allowed” sign. What do you do now? You have several choices: Find a new favorite restaurant. Go back to your car and leave your gun in it. Ignore the “No Gun” sign and proceed into the establishment. In…
Can I Shoot a Dog Attacking My Dog
February 14, 2019
Can I shoot a Dog Attacking my Dog? The Expert Firearm Attorneys at The Firearm Firm speak at gun law seminars throughout the State of Florida. Pet owning attendees frequently ask, “Can I shoot a dog that is attacking my dog?” In a previous blog post, we discussed your rights if you are being attacked…
Carrying in Florida’s State Parks
February 13, 2019
Florida Has Nearly 200 State Parks According to www.floridastateparks.org, Florida hosts 192 state parks. If you enjoy the outdoors, it is likely you will visit one of our state parks. Therefore, you need to know the law regarding carrying in Florida’s State Parks. With A CWFL State Parks are not one of the listed prohibited…
Carrying in National Parks in Florida
February 12, 2019
Florida Has Several National Parks There are lots of well known things to do in the State of Florida. Visitors enjoy theme parks, beaches, festivals and much more. But what about the nature lovers out there? Florida has a number of National Parks including Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortuga. Carrying in National Parks in Florida…
Deadly Force to Defend Another!
February 11, 2019
Can you use deadly force to defend another in Florida? Yes, and determining when you can do so is easy. Place yourself in the “shoes” of the third person. If the law would allow them to use force or deadly force to protect themselves, you can defend them. You can use the same level of…
Florida Camping Opened and Concealed Carry
February 07, 2019
Opened and Concealed Carry While Camping Is Legal in Florida! The cooler weather has finally arrived in Florida and the outdoors are calling. It is a great time of the year to go camping and exploring. As always, the expert firearm attorneys at Katz & Phillips, P.A., The Firearm Firm, want everyone to remain safe…
Private Gun Sales
February 06, 2019
Understanding “private gun sales” laws What are the legal restrictions on “private gun sales”? Private individuals in Florida may legally buy, sell, gift, or otherwise transfer firearms to another private individual in Florida. However, when doing so, careful attention needs to be paid to not violate the laws regulating these transactions. So what are the…
Can You Shoot An Attacking Dog Or Other Animal?
February 05, 2019
Last night, I had the privilege of assisting a U.S. LawShield member who was confronted with an attacking pit bull. Unfortunately, no law in Florida allows a person to shoot an attacking dog in defense of human life or injury. The victim fired a single shot at the dog killing it, as it charged toward…
What is Printing? Is Printing Illegal?
February 04, 2019
What Is Printing? Is Printing Illegal in Florida? Two of the most common questions we receive are: “What is Printing?” and “Is Printing Illegal in Florida?” Printing is a common street term that refers to the outline of a handgun becoming visible under the clothing of a person. Printing is not a legal term and…
Carrying In A Commercial Vehicle
January 31, 2019
Carrying a firearm in a commercial vehicle is not federally regulated. Many commercial truck drivers believe that Federal Law prohibits them from carrying in a commercial truck. This is simply wrong. To be clear, there are no federal regulations on carrying a firearm in a commercial vehicle. It does not matter whether you have a…
Traffic Stop While Carrying a Firearm!
January 31, 2019
By James D. Phillips One of the most frequent questions that our attorneys are asked at seminars is, “What do I do if I am involved in a Traffic Stop While Carrying a Firearm?” Sometime, what you are required to do by law, and what we recommend you do differ. The first paragraph below discusses…
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