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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 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 open carry bill fights through committee, heads to floor
by Chris EgerDespite vehement opposition from Democrats and static from law enforcement lobby groups, a measure to bring open carry to the Sunshine State is on its way to the House floor.
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Florida sheriff warns open carry bill could lead to officer-involved shootings
by Chris Eger“At a minimum, they’re going to be thrown down on the ground with a gun pointed at them, or worse," says Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri about people that open carry.
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Florida open carry proposal ekes out narrow win despite defections
by Chris EgerEven with two Republicans voting against the measure under pressure from their local sheriff, Florida's open carry bill won the day in a tough vote.
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Florida sheriffs come out against open carry legislation
by Chris EgerThe Florida Sheriffs Association this week announced strong opposition to a drive that could make Florida the 46th state to allow the open carry of firearms.
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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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