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Hurricane Irma has some looking to Florida emergency concealed carry law
by Chris EgerAs dangerous Hurricane Irma has all of Florida under alert, some in the state may be able to temporarily carry concealed handguns without a permit under a new law.
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Florida dropping CCW costs for its 1.7 million carriers
by Chris EgerCommissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam on Thursday announced the fee for new and renewed concealed weapon licenses will be dropping effective Saturday.
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Florida man backs ‘gun on board’ sticker program for CCW holders
by Chris EgerA Boynton Beach construction worker has founded a company that hopes to sell scannable stickers that carry permit holders can put on their vehicle to help police.
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Lawmaker wants CCW holders to get mental check beforehand
by Chris EgerA Miami Democrat submitted a bill last week requiring a psychological evaluation for those seeking a concealed handgun permit in Florida.
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Florida concealed carry permits now can be renewed online
by Chris EgerFlorida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, whose office regulates the Sunshine State's over 1.6 million permit holders, announced Wednesday that renewals could be processed online.
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Florida emergency concealed carry law may see first use in Hurricane Matthew
by Chris EgerAs extremely dangerous Hurricane Matthew barrels down on the Florida coast, some in the state may be able to temporarily carry concealed handguns without a permit under a new law.
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Florida dropping CCW costs for its 1.5 million carriers
by Chris EgerRepublican Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday signed a measure into law that, among other changes, drops the fees for Florida concealed weapon licenses.
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Gov. Scott signs Florida emergency concealed carry bill
by Chris EgerIt will now be legal for gun owners in the Sunshine State to temporarily carry concealed handguns without a permit during periods when the sun isn’t shining so bright.
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Florida emergency concealed carry bill poised to pass senate
by Chris EgerWith hurricane season approaching, lawmakers in the Sunshine State are within striking distance of approving a measure to allow law-abiding citizens without concealed carry permits to bear arms during declared mandatory evacuations.
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Full speed ahead on Florida emergency concealed carry legislation
by Chris EgerBills to allow law-abiding citizens without concealed carry permits to bear arms during declared mandatory evacuations are now being supported by a group that effectively blocked similar legislation last year.
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Florida mother accepts plea bargain in infamous stand your ground case
by Chris EgerIn what could be the final acts of a sensational case that brought debate on Stand Your Ground and warning shots in Florida, Marissa Alexander has entered into an agreement that effectively ends her legal fight.
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Florida ‘Warning Shot’ bill sent to Governor to sign (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerFlorida's controversial so-called 'warning shot bill' has cleared the state legislature and is now ready for Gov. Rick Scott's signature.
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