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That ’40 percent’ private sales stat dies
by Andrew SheppersonA statistic often used by gun control advocates has been shot down by a new study that finds far fewer gun sales are conducted without background checks than some would have people believe.
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Powerful Republican state senator opposes Florida gun bills (VIDEO)
by Andrew SheppersonPowerful Republican State Sen. Anitere Flores has declared she will not support many of the pro-gun bills up for debate in the Florida Senate, striking a major blow to those supporting expanded gun rights in the state.
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Florida Supreme Court upholds state open carry ban
by Chris EgerFlorida’s high court on Thursday stood 4-2 behind the state law preventing the carry of firearms openly-- citing it does not infringe on the Second Amendment.
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New York Times: ‘Docs vs Glocks’ ruling a ‘win for free speech and gun safety’
by Andrew SheppersonA New York Times opinion piece has applauded the 'Docs vs Glocks' appeals court ruling, declaring it a "win for free speech and gun safety."
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Florida ‘Docs vs Glocks’ case ruling handed down in docs’ favor
by Chris EgerA 10-1 panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday largely dismantled Florida’s law prohibiting health care workers from asking about their patient’s firearms.
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Florida lawmakers propose bills to eliminate gun-free zones
by Andrew SheppersonFlorida lawmakers proposed two companion bills this week aimed to do away with many gun free zones in the state.
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Florida open carry bill filed in Senate for coming session
by Chris EgerA Republican lawmaker has filed a bill that if successful would make Florida the 46th state to adopt lawful open carry of handguns while dropping a number of mandated gun free zones.
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Florida Republican who killed pro-gun bills loses seat, gives hope to 2A advocates
by Chris EgerA powerful South Florida state senator who repeatedly sidelined popular gun rights legislation lost his seat Tuesday, opening the door for campus carry and open carry in the Sunshine State.
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Florida Republican who killed pro-gun bills to get Bloomberg cash
by Chris EgerA powerful South Florida state senator who repeatedly sidelined popular gun rights legislation is now benefiting from an ad campaign paid for by Everytown.
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Challenge to Florida’s open carry ban gets day in court
by Chris EgerThe Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a case dealing with how the state regulates the open carry of firearms.
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Student advocates call out Florida senators stalling campus carry bill
by Chris EgerA group of students seeking the right to have their concealed handgun permits honored on Florida's public university campuses is taking on lawmakers opposed to the measure.
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4 Gun reform bills overcome opposition to sweep Florida House
by Chris EgerMeasures to that could bring campus carry, open carry, and improvements to the state's laws on mandatory minimums and personal shooting ranges found approval.
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