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Can I give a gun as a gift?
December 14, 2020
Updated August 31, 2022 It is perfectly legal to give a gun as a gift, but depending on where you live and where the receiver of the gift lives, it can be complicated. Many gun stores sell gift cards that can be given instead of gifting an actual firearm. This is a far less complicated…
Flying With Firearms
December 05, 2020
With the holiday season underway, it is important to know the law if you will be flying with a firearm and/or ammunition. All Firearms MUST Be In Your Checked Baggage All firearms MUST be in your checked baggage. Firearms are not permitted in any carry-on baggage. You cannot bring a firearm, even unloaded on to…
October 2020
October 13, 2020
It appears once again, that the ATF cannot make up its mind when it comes to what is and is not a short barrel rifle. ATF’s most recent attack on the popular Honey Badger Pistol manufactured by Q, LLC (“Q”), is another example of their ability to infringe on the Second Amendment without regulations by…
Defending Your Property From Halloween Mischief
October 13, 2020
Defending your property on Halloween is not different than any other night. But since Halloween is right around the corner and many of you are carving pumpkins and breaking out the spooky decorations we believe it is time to remind you about your rights when defending your property. Halloween is always a fun time of…
A Self-Defense Nightmare – How disabilities affect self-defense!
October 13, 2020
We are often asked how a person’s disabilities affect self-defense and their rights. Recently, fellow Floridian, Jason Dames, was released from jail after spending two years waiting for trial on second degree murder charges stemming from the self-defense shooting of his attacker. On September 1, 2018, Dames and his cousin were walking to a local…
August 2020
August 28, 2020
In Florida, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issues our Concealed Weapon and Firearm License (CWFL). Frequently and often based on erroneous information reported on their background check, an applicant will receive a letter from FDACS after applying for a CWFL notifying them that the processing of their application has been suspended. …
Virtual Learning in a Pandemic – A New Weapon in Gun Control?
August 28, 2020
With the new school year already underway in Florida, our children are learning in entirely new ways including virtual learning options. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, educational institutions and public-school districts have devised new, hopefully safe, and effective ways to educate Florida’s students. In person education is still around, but statewide, less than 50% of…
Surviving an Active Shooter Encounter!
August 28, 2020
In August, we were honored that over 5,000 Floridians participated in our FREE online webinars. The featured topic we covered this month was How to Survive an Active Shooter Encounter! For those unable to participate in one of these free webinars, we wanted to provide some basic strategies and advice should you ever find yourself…
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July 2020
July 24, 2020
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution bestows on us “…the right of the people to peaceably assemble…” in order to express our opinions and to give meaning to freedom of speech. Unfortunately, some people have recently turned peaceable assemblies into violent riots. During these troubling times, we have received emails and calls regarding…
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If The McCloskeys lived in Florida
July 24, 2020
What if the McCloskeys lived in Florida? By now, you are almost certainly familiar with the St. Louis couple that are accused of pointing firearms at protesters that passed by their home. Since the incident, we have received hundreds of questions asking us what rights a Florida gun owner would have to protect their property…
June 2020
June 26, 2020
Ghost guns are not your favorite firearms dressed up to go trick or treating. The term “Ghost Gun” refers to a gun that is manufactured by an individual. They are usually made at home. Ghost Guns do not have a serial number. Furthermore, even in states that have mandatory gun registration, ghost guns are not…
Wearing a Mask in Public While Carrying Concealed
June 19, 2020
Beginning this Saturday, Orange County, Florida, home to The Firearm Firm, is requiring that face masks be worn in public. Ever since this pandemic started in Florida, we have received questions almost daily as to whether one can wear a mask while lawfully carrying their concealed firearm with a valid CWFL. The short answer is:…
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