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A challenge to the Florida law preventing the carry of firearms openly was filed with the nation's high court this week.

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A trio of measures tracked through the House on Wednesday including one that clarifies the state’s burden of proof in self-defense cases.

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Florida’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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A 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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A 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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The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a case dealing with how the state regulates the open carry of firearms.

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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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“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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Even 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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The 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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On Wednesday, the Florida Supreme Court confirmed it would hear a case dealing with how the state regulates the open carry of firearms.

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A bill to make the Sunshine State the 46th to grant the public open carry of firearms passed a House committee Tuesday with support of several sheriffs.

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