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.
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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
The Florida black bear hunt scheduled for December 2025 will harvest a small number of bears compared to the overall population in the state.
Florida Shoppers Can Now Open Carry at Publix
Publix now allows open carry in Florida stores, marking a historic win for Second Amendment supporters after a landmark court ruling.
Florida’s Ryan Petty Elected To CCRKBA Board Of Directors
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is proud to welcome Florida resident and nationally-recognized school safety expert Ryan Petty to its Board of Directors.
Anti-Hunters Try to Hijack Florida’s Bear Hunt Lottery, But Will It Backfire?
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
Renner’s “pro-gun” claims unravel under criticism. Learn why activists say vigilance—not party loyalty—protects the Second Amendment best.
How Florida’s Gun Community Legalized Open Carry Without Using Lawmakers
The open carry of any commonly used firearm—rifles, shotguns or handguns—is now 100% legal in Florida.
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.”
Florida Restored Right to Defend Against Bears: First 6 months, 4 Incidents
On July 1, 2024, the Florida law restoring the right of people to defend themselves, their pets, and their homes from black bears went into effect. In the first six months, the law was invoked four times.
DeSantis Aims to Roll Back Florida’s Red Flag Law and Expand Gun Tax Breaks
Ron DeSantis moves to repeal Florida’s red flag law, while also launching a gun tax break that would expand gun rights.
ATF Almost Gets One Right. Will it Continue? Should it Continue?
A Florida gun dealer is responsible for stopping some serious weapons from making their way to a violent Mexican drug cartel.
Update on First Recorded Fatal Bear Attack in Florida
The Florida Fish Wildlife and Conservation Commission has released it initial report on the investigation of the first recorded fatal bear attack in Florida. Perhaps some questions will be answered in a future report.
Florida Pass Bill to Restore Second Amendment Rights During Emergencies
The State of Florida has repealed a statute which forbid the exercise of several rights protected by the Second Amendment during locally declared emergencies.
Florida: Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Remove 2A Restrictions During Emergencies
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 6025 into law, protecting our Second Amendment Rights during a state of emergency.
Police Responses to Florida Open Carriers Show Need for Direction from DeSantis
There is something that is in DeSantis’ power to do that can mitigate that danger without having to rely on oath-breaking Republican power players…
Gun Owners Still Fighting to Undo Anti-Gun Age Ban in Florida
The case is National Rifle Association v. Glass, and it’s a seven-year-old battle to correct a law passed in haste by the Florida Legislature, wrongfully depriving hundreds of thousands of young adults of their civil liberties.
Gun Owners Could Publicly put ‘Former Republican’ Jolly on Spot for Betraying Them
So, why not ask him what he told NRA to get them to mobilize their members on his behalf?
