Florida Carry urges action as the Senate Rules Committee blocks HB 133, restoring rifle and shotgun purchases for 18 to 20-year-olds.
Florida HB 133: Senate Blocks Bill to Restore Rifle Purchases for Young Adults
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Florida Bill Exempts Church Security from Private Security Regulations
A bill in the Florida legislature is posed to pass and to restore the ability of Church members to form their own armed security teams without regulation under the laws for private security firms.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a response to Morgan’s appeal, which said that his conviction for possessing a firearm by a felon violates the Second Amendment.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is Defending Gun Rights
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is under intense fire from anti-gun politicians, the legacy media and even a Parkland parent for defending gun rights, this time for 18-20-year-old Floridians.
Florida Carry Advocacy Day in Tallahassee, Florida ~ Wednesday Jan 28th 2026 9:00am
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Violent Confrontation in Melbourne: Armed Resident Killed After Using Gun in Self-Defense
Despite being wounded, Marlow managed to overpower Rodriguez. Police say Marlow “forcefully removed” Rodriguez’s handgun and shot him with his own firearm. Rodriguez died at the scene…
Activists Now Paying Hunters $2,000 Not to Hunt as Judge Confirms Florida’s Bear Season Will Proceed
…first announced its “Black Friday Bear Deal” on Nov. 28, offering $1,000 to any hunter who agreed not to hunt. Two days later, an anonymous donor doubled the offer to $2,000.
FL Homeowner Defends Family During Kendall Home Invasion; 1 Intruder Dead, 3 Flee ~ VIDEO
A Miami-Dade’s Richmond Heights neighborhood turned violent when four men tried to force their way into a home—only to be met by a prepared homeowner who fought back to protect himself and his mother.
FlyingRich and GOA Take Down Florida’s Open Carry Ban
The settlement affirms that the state law against the open carrying of a firearm is unconstitutional in Florida.
A Warning to Florida Public Officials About the New Open-Carry Law
The Gunshine State only recently legalized open carry, which was decades overdue. However, it was never passed by our state lawmakers and was never signed by the governor into law.
Florida Sheriff Calls McDonald’s Shooting a “McMess” After Employee Defends Himself Against Threats ~ VIDEOS
…a McDonald’s employee allegedly defended himself with gunfire when two customers threatened to attack him.
Florida Court Strikes Down Concealed Carry Ban for 18-20 Year Olds
“The state has failed to identify Founding-era law that broadly prohibited the concealed carry of firearms by eighteen-to-twenty year olds,” Ledee wrote.
Giffords Comes Unglued After Publix Okays Open Carry
Florida-based supermarket chain Publix announced it would allow open carry of handguns in its stores. The change was made after a federal judge overturned the state’s prohibition on open carry in September.
Brevard County in Florida to Allow Employees to Open Carry at Work
Brevard County in Florida has amended its employee policies to allow County employees to openly carry firearms at work.
Florida Bear Hunt to Harvest Very Small Number of Bears
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Florida Shoppers Can Now Open Carry at Publix
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Instead of arguing in court or rallying outside government buildings, anti-hunting groups are attempting something new: flooding the permit lottery in hopes of keeping hunters out of the woods.
Media Attacks Florida’s Open Carry with Bad Information
The Palm Beach Post published an opinion article on open carry in Florida. They get a few things wrong.
Florida Gun Owners Won’t Forget Renner’s Open Carry Betrayal
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How Florida’s Gun Community Legalized Open Carry Without Using Lawmakers
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Good Samaritan Released After Shooting 2 At Deadly 7-Eleven Robbery in Dania Beach ~ VIDEO
A late-night robbery outside a Dania Beach 7-Eleven ended with one suspect dead, another injured, and an armed citizen released after being questioned by deputies.
Florida Appeals Court Strikes Down Open Carry Ban in Major Second Amendment Victory
A Florida appeals court has ruled the open carry ban unconstitutional, energizing gun rights supporters and changing public carry laws.
Florida Appeals Court Strikes Down Open Carry Ban as Unconstitutional
Florida’s appeals court has struck down the state’s decades-old ban on open carry, calling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. The unanimous ruling marks a major victory for FL gun owners…
Florida Launches 1st-Ever Sales Tax Holiday on Guns & Ammo
The tax break applies to pistols, rifles, and shotguns, as well as accessories like holsters, charging handles, stocks, optics, and cleaning kits. Ammunition is also included under Florida Statute…
NRA Sues Florida Over 3-Day Firearm Purchase Waiting Period
For 35 years, law-abiding Floridians have had to endure unconstitutional laws that arbitrarily deny them access to legally guns. …illogical, and unconstitutional gun control laws like this are being thrown out in federal courts across the country.
Florida Restores Black Bear Hunting — A Landmark Victory for Sportsmen’s Rights
Hunters in Florida are again afforded the opportunity to pursue black bears through regulated hunting supported by science-based wildlife management decision making.
Appeals Court Backs Florida Medical Marijuana Patients in Gun Rights Battle
The court ruled that Florida medical marijuana patients ‘cannot be labeled as dangerous people solely due to their medicinal marijuana use,’ striking down the government’s attempt to strip away their gun rights.”