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When is it Self-Defense?
By: Fred Mastison For those that keep and carry a defensive firearm, the thing we dread the most is actually having to draw our gun, even in self-defense. Contrary to media depictions, a vast majority of gun owners do not seek confrontation and do everything possible to avoid danger. Inside the gun community, we…
Carrying a Firearm in an RV
Recreational Vehicles, Trailers, and Travelling with Firearms What are the laws for carrying a firearm in an RV? As summer approaches, there are many families who will be hitting the road in their RVs and trailers. The laws regarding carrying a firearm are different for vehicles and homes. Many responsible gun owners call us asking…
April 2022
Concealed is Key Carrying a firearm in a car is perfectly legal whether or not you have a valid Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL). In previous article we have written about carrying a firearm in a car without a CWFL, so today we will focus on those who have a CWFL. Anyone who…
Firearms Training for CWFL
CWFL Application Firearms Training Course Requirement One of the first steps in getting your Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (“CWFL”) is to complete a firearms training course. There are many options to choose from when looking for a training course. The National Rifle Association (“NRA”) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hold approved…
Firearm Storage and Minors
By Ace Luciano It won’t happen to us! The call shows on your phone as “Seminole County” and comes as you and your spouse are climbing into your car after dinner. You are on the way to see a movie that you’ve been waiting to see for some time. It’s the local sheriff’s office, and…
Carrying a Firearm at Disney
April 8, 2022 ORLANDO’S THEME PARKS To say that we get a lot of calls about carrying a firearm at Disney or other Orlando theme parks would be a drastic understatement. These local tourist attractions are some of the most famous in the world. However, most people do not think to look for their firearm…
Backyard Shooting Ranges
Backyard shooting ranges are very popular in Florida. Many people have seen or heard of shooting ranges on residential property. What do you need to do to ensure you can shoot outside your own home? Backyard Shooting Ranges Can Lead to Encounters with Law Enforcement. Generally, it is a misdemeanor for any person to…
March 2022
Could Constitutional Carry be coming to Florida? If Governor Ron DeSantis has his way, it seems the answer is yes. Constitutional Carry is also known as permitless or Vermont Carry, and allows anyone who can lawfully possess a firearm to carry one without any licensing or permitting requirement. Yesterday, Governor DeSantis called on the Florida Legislature to meet in special session to finish business left incomplete during the latest regular legislative session.
June 2021
Even though the law is less than a day old, we have been contacted repeatedly by church security and temple security teams from around the state. The questions they are asking are all the same and are discussed herein. Unfortunately, although many favored the right to carry firearms at religious services, they now feel they…
Church Carry Bill Signed Into Law
Florida’s new “Church Carry” Bill allows those with a Concealed Weapon and Firearm License to protect themselves, their families and fellow parishioners from deadly attack while at church or other religious services. Church Carry and the carrying of firearms onto the property of religious institutions is now legal in Florida. Today, June 30, 2021, Florida…
May 2021
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous ruling in the case of Caniglia v. Strom declaring that police officers do NOT have a right to search a home for firearms without a warrant under the “Community Caretaker” doctrine. The court wrote: “Decades ago, this Court held that a warrantless search of…
March 2021
There is a link at the end of this article that will allow you to find out who your State Senators and Representatives are. Please contact them and share you opinion on these bills. The time to get involved is now! View our Webinar – Click Here Senate Bill 186 and its companion House Bill…
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