Category Archives: Gun Laws & Violence
Convictions That May Lead to Revocation of Your Florida Concealed Carry License
The Second Amendment to the US Constitution protects your right to bear arms, but it is important to understand that there are limitations through various statutes and court cases. One piece of legislation, the Federal Gun Control Act, has critical implications for your firearms rights. If you have been convicted of a felony or… Read More »
Key Details to Know About Florida’s Red Flag Gun Law
Red flag gun laws have been in the news headlines a lot recently because of the controversial impact they have on an individual’s Second Amendment rights. In general, these statutes allow courts to order law enforcement to confiscate firearms under certain circumstances. Several US states, including Florida, have enacted red flag gun laws as… Read More »
Recent Gun Crimes Case Prompts Reminder of Key Florida Gun Laws
More than a year after the mass shooting in Parkland, FL, officials demonstrated that they’re quite serious about pursuing criminal charges against individuals who bring firearms on school grounds. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported on one such case in an April 9, 2019 article, which involved a man who brought an AK-47 to a… Read More »
Serious Charges for Carrying a Gun in a Florida Airport
Floridians take their Second Amendment rights very seriously, but they also recognize that they have the responsibilities to comply with state statutes on concealed carry licensing and other requirements. One such law relates to airports, as it is unlawful to carry firearms within secured areas. Regardless of whether you have a permit, guns are… Read More »
A Close Look At Florida’s Concealed Carry Laws
Hardly a day goes by without hearing about guns and gun control in the US, leaving some people confused about the status of their Second Amendment rights. In Florida, the laws on firearm possession and use are relatively straightforward: It is illegal to openly carry a gun and you cannot carry a concealed firearm… Read More »
Naples, FL Woman Arrested On Concealed Firearm Charges
A Florida woman was arrested at Southwest Florida International Airport after airport security discovered a firearm in her luggage during the bag screening process. The Naples Daily News reported on October 5, 2017 that an x-ray machine showed what appeared to be a gun, and officials pulled the woman aside into a private screening… Read More »
Five Men in Custody for Armed Robbery and Gun Crimes in Florida
Five men are in custody for armed robbery and various other crimes after they were foiled by the owner of the home they were attempting to rob. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, there was a report of a suspicious person with a rifle was poking around the dwelling in the early morning… Read More »
Florida’s “Joker” Arrested on Gun Crimes Charges
In a bizarre incident that occurred May 23, 2017 in Miami, a man resembling the “Joker” from the Batman comic series was arrested on weapons charges for brandishing a gun and pointing it at passing cars. The Palm Beach Post reported that police responded to a call regarding the man, who sported green hair… Read More »
Stand Your Ground Hearing Underway in Florida Movie Shooting Case
The defendant in a highly publicized Tampa Bay murder case took the stand February 27, 2017, explaining his version of the facts that led to him shooting and killing a man in a movie theater back in 2014. The Tampa Bay Times reported on the Stand Your Ground hearing, which is a preliminary proceeding… Read More »
Florida Drive-By Shooting Could Lead to Criminal Charges
A drive-by shooting in Palm Bay, Florida left two people injured recently in a late night incident on February 1, 2017. According to a Florida Today report, the car carrying the victims was traveling west on Palm Bay Road at the Interstate 95 overpass when a vehicle pulled up next to it. The driver… Read More »