Florida recognizes the people’s right to keep and bear arms, but the statute currently imposes some limitations on how a firearm can be kept or transported in a vehicle. In Florida, a person may possess a concealed loaded firearm in their car or ot...
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When it comes to your home, your property, your loved ones, and even yourself, you should have a right to protect them or yourself, even during a crime. This act is self-defense, and under Florida law, you have this right to protect yourself, even by...
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Florida enacted a law in 2005 that expanded the legal right to use force in self-defense beyond what was previously permitted under the common law; the statute is commonly referred to as the “Stand Your Ground&nb...
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Whether it's for hunting or personal protection, it's essential to know whether you can legally have a gun. Federal law prohibits people from acquiring or possessing firearms if convicted of&nbs...
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The criminal law governing who can own, possess, or use a firearm in the state of Florida plays a role in more prosecutions and trials than most people imagine. Even in Florida, where the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms is highly respec...
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Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of five gun-related felony charges on November 19th, in his trial over the shootings of three men that resulted in the deaths of two. The demonstrations in Kenosha, Wisconsin during August of 2...
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Having a criminal record can negatively impact your life in multiple ways. It can affect your ability to secure a job, a student or home loan, a professional license, and the ability to vote. It can also adversely impac...
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As Florida airports gear up for the holiday travel season, they’re seeing more people bringing guns to the airport. In 2020 thus far, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have discovered 360 handguns at security&nbs...
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Many laws aim to keep guns away from people who may hurt themselves or others, AKA prohibited persons. As classified by federal and Florida state law, these individuals are not eligible to purchase o...
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As citizens of the United States, we are protected by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution with the right to keep and bear arms. However, access to guns is controlled by law under several federal statutes that regulate the manufac...
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