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Group pushes for ‘assault weapon’ ban in Florida

by Chris Eger

A small gun control organization, using the Pulse nightclub mass killing as a call to action, is making the long-shot attempt at bringing a ban on some semi-automatic firearms and their magazines to Florida.

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Florida pumps the brakes on bear season after outcry

by Chris Eger

Despite a growing bear population,the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this week voted against a hunt in the state for 2016 following controversy over last year's historic season.

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Dems continue effort to get special session in Florida to address new gun legislation

by Chris Eger

With Republican leaders downplaying the need, some Florida Democrats are trying to force the Secretary of State to poll lawmakers for a special session.

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Ted Nugent reelected to NRA Board of Directors

by Chris Eger

Among the 25 people announced to serve new three-year terms on the National Rifle Association’s board last weekend was controversial rocker Ted Nugent.

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The association inside the Association: A look at the NRA’s Board

by Chris Eger

The country's largest civil rights organization, with a membership touted to be over five million strong, is steered by a 76 member Board of Directors.

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Arcane Florida law banning ‘slungshot’ bites the dust

by Chris Eger

A simple tool designed by sailors and a staple of handcraft artists in Florida has been decriminalized for the first time since 1868 with the support of Second Amendment advocates.

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Florida dropping CCW costs for its 1.5 million carriers

by Chris Eger

Republican 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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Florida water district drops suit against gun range after call to disband

by Chris Eger

A water district frequently in court with a historic gun club over land rights dropped their latest legal challenge after Second Amendment groups asked Gov. Scott to scrap the agency.

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Advocates ask governor to disband water district over gun range dispute

by Chris Eger

In response to years of legal battles defending a historic gun club, Second Amendment advocates are asking Florida Gov. Rick Scott to scrap a water district.

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4 Gun reform bills overcome opposition to sweep Florida House

by Chris Eger

Measures 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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Florida open carry bill fights through committee, heads to floor

by Chris Eger

Despite 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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Bevy of anti-gun bills filed in Florida legislature

by Chris Eger

State Democrats in the House and Senate kicked off the 2016 session with a host of proposals to repeal stand your ground, tightening restrictions at gun shows and on carry permits.

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