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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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Universal employee gets job back after fired for gun
by Chris EgerLongtime employee Dean Kumanchik is back on the job after Universal Orlando fired him last Christmas Eve because his legally owned gun was stolen from his private vehicle at work.
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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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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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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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Campus carry bill sidelined in Florida Senate
by Chris EgerA Miami area Republican is refusing to schedule a hearing on a proposal to allow concealed carry on public college and university campuses.
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Bevy of anti-gun bills filed in Florida legislature
by Chris EgerState 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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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 campus carry measure clears hurdle
by Chris EgerA House bill to allow those with concealed carry permits to bring their firearms on the state's public college and university grounds passed an important vote Wednesday.
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