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February 2023

February 02, 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

November 28, 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

October 26, 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?

October 21, 2022

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…

Protect Yourself When Going Out To Party!

August 02, 2022

ORLANDO’S MASS SHOOTING ON WALL STREET According to a recent story in the Miami Herald, around 2:00a.m., this past Sunday, July 31, 2022, patrons of the bars and restaurants located on Wall Street in downtown Orlando found themselves running for cover as a man opened fire into the crowds after a large fight had broken…

June 2022

June 24, 2022

Updated June 25, 2022 President Biden signed the Safe Communities Act into law just before 9:00 am on Saturday, June 25, 2022. This Bipartisan Gun Control act is now law. Congress passes gun legislation the day after the United States Supreme Court released a landmark decision expanding firearms rights for all Americans. Congress passed the…

Can I Carry My Firearm in New York after SCOTUS ruling?

June 24, 2022

The laws governing carrying a firearm in New York have not changed for out of state residents. After yesterday’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, we are getting inundated with emails, texts and phone calls from Floridians asking, “Can I now carry my concealed firearm…

NY Carry Law Unconstitutional- Huge win for 2A

June 23, 2022

United States Supreme Court finds New York Carry Law Unconstitutional “The Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to possess and carry weapons in case of confrontation. . .” On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled as unconstitutional New York’s requirement that a person show “proper cause” in order to possess…

Byrna Launchers and Other Pepper Ball Guns

May 13, 2022

  Responsible Florida gun owners know that you must have a CWFL to carry a firearm concealed in most situations. However, it is not quite as clear whether you need a CWFL to carry certain other weapons. (See What Weapons are Covered Under Florida’s CWFL? for more information). For example, a CWFL is not needed…

Carrying a Firearm in an RV

May 03, 2022

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

April 21, 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…

March 2022

March 30, 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.

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