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Florida homeowners can no longer set up backyard gun ranges under a bill signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott. The backyard range measure (SB 130) signed by Scott on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, prohibits the recreational discharge of a firearm outdoors, including for target shooting or celebratory shooting, in primarily residential areas with a... [Read More]

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A common question often asked is whether it is legal in Florida to carry a firearm in state or national parks. With regards to Florida State parks, if you have a concealed weapons permit for your firearm, you are permitted to carry the weapon concealed while in a state park. If you have a legal... [Read More]

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If you use your gun in self-defense, can the bad guy sue you? Can a burglar sue you if you legally shoot them? In this month’s video, U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney David Katz explains what can legally happen if you use your gun.

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In this month’s video, U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney James Phillips explains your legal responsibility as a gun owner when it comes to storing firearms in your home. There is the potential for both criminal and civil liability if done improperly.

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Last July, owner Andrew Hallinan of Florida Gun Supply of Inverness decided that he no longer wanted to arm and train anyone who wished to harm his “fellow patriots.”  He said his decision was a result of the July 16 shootings in Chattanooga, Tenn., that killed five U.S. military personnel. So he placed a sign... [Read More]

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If someone is acting aggressively towards me, can I draw my gun to try and defuse the situation? What are the criminal and civil liabilities if I do? In this month’s video, U.S. Law Shield Independent Program Attorney David Katz explains when you can display your firearm legally.

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Florida is one of only five remaining states where the open carry of handguns is routinely banned.  That would change if it was up to the father-son duo of Rep. Matt Gaetz and Sen. Don Gaetz. Both legislators have filed matching bills that would let Floridians with concealed-weapons licenses openly carry their handguns.  On Tuesday,... [Read More]

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Our Law Shield members already know that Florida is currently one of only five states where the open carry of modern handguns is still banned in most public places, but legislation to change that — Florida CS/SB 300 — is moving forward. The measure passed the Senate Criminal Justice committee, 3 to 2. It was... [Read More]

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Law Shield members who own certain Taurus pistols should know that the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida has authorized the release of details about a proposed class action settlement in regard to alleged safety defects in certain Taurus-branded pistols. See previous reporting about the suit here. Further details are available... [Read More]

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The man that authored the original bill in 2005 and is often referred to as the “Godfather of Stand Your Ground” in Florida, Rep. Dennis Baxley (R), introduced HB 169 on September 15, 2015 that puts the burden of proof on the prosecution once a prima facie claim of self-defense immunity is raised by the

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The man that authored the original bill in 2005 and is often referred to as the “Godfather of Stand Your Ground” in Florida, Rep. Dennis Baxley (R), introduced HB 169 on September 15, 2015 that puts the burden of proof on the prosecution once a prima facie claim of self-defense immunity is raised by the... [Read More]

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A bill has been filed in Florida to expand the State’s narrow open carry rules. State Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Shalimar) has filed HB 163, a bill which would allow a person licensed to carry a concealed firearm or weapon to “also openly carry such firearm or weapon.” Gaetz represents District 4 in the Florida House

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