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Should I Still Get a CWFL?
Should I Still Get a CWFL Under Florida’s NEW Permitless Carry Law? Come July 1, 2023, Floridians and those visiting the Sunshine State will be able to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without having a Florida Concealed Weapons or Firearm License (CWFL) or a carry license or permit from a state which Florida…
Florida Permitless Carry Explained
Permitless Carry FINALLY comes to Florida. On April 3, 2023, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed House Bill 543 into law, with an effective start date of July 1, 2023. With this amendment to Florida Statute 790.01, Florida has become the 26th state to allow permitless carry. While this is not the same as full Constitutional…
March 2023
Florida’s Civil Immunity Statute Protects those who protect themselves and others from suits by the attackers. Self-Defense Immunity from Lawsuits In a previous post, we discussed Self-Defense Immunity from Prosecution. This post will explore a closely related topic, immunity from civil lawsuits after lawful self-defense. It should come as no surprise that the police will…
February 2023
Florida Falls Short on Constitutional Carry On January 30, 2023, House Speaker Paul Renner introduced House Bill 543, which if passed would make Florida the 26th state to allow concealed carry of a firearm without a permit or license. Currently with few limited exceptions, anyone wanting to carry a concealed firearm or weapon outside of…
November 2022
Noncitizens and the Right to Possess Firearms Federal law prohibits the possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States and who is unlawfully in the U.S. or who has been admitted to the U.S. under a nonimmigrant visa. There are exceptions for nonimmigrant…
October 2022
Elections and voting matter. It is election time again. In Florida, Governor DeSantis has promised he will sign “constitutional carry” into law if we elect a legislature that will send him a bill. Federally, H.R. 1808 the Assault Weapons Ban is sitting in the Senate and will pass if Democrats win even a few more…
Florida Casinos – Can I carry a firearm?
Many people enjoy going to one of the casinos in Florida while vacationing here. Frequently, people wonder, “Can I carry a firearm when I go to a casino in Florida.” Many people may not realize that casino gambling is not legal in the State of Florida, even though there are casinos on the peninsula. Without…
Serial Numbers Optional?
Are serial numbers on firearms now optional? Not yet, however, we happily write today to tell you about another 2A victory in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. If you prefer to watch the video version of this article, please click here to…
Police Warning Signs
Red Flags the Police Look For During Citizen Encounters This article is part of our invited guest author series. If you missed part one of this four part series, click here to read it now. If you missed part two, click here. By Travis Birney, Federal Law Enforcement Supervisory Special Agent, Firearms Instructor, Tactical Instructor with 25+…
September 2022
The Second Amendment is not a second class right. The Supreme Court announced that in the landmark Bruen decision (Read our blog on Bruen) and now a federal judge in Texas has applied this pronouncement in another gun case. On, September 19, 2021, a federal judge in Texas ruled that based on the recent U.S….
Pistol Braces are Next on the ATFs Attack List
ATF’s Amnesty Period As many of you are already aware the ATF and the Biden Administration have their sights set on the very popular Pistol Brace Stabilizer. It is estimated that between 20 to 40 million people own a pistol brace. The Pistol Brace Stabilizer was created to help those with disabilities obtain better accuracy…
What affect does a withhold of adjudication have on your gun rights?
In Florida, judges have authority pursuant to Florida Statute § 948.01 to “withhold adjudication” of guilt, even in most felony cases, and place the offender on probation. “If the defendant successfully completes his probation, he is not a convicted person but if the probation is violated the court may then adjudicate and sentence.” United States…
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