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In this video, we are going to put to rest the confusion of how old one must be to purchase a firearm in Florida and what age you need to be to legally possess a firearm in this state. In order to do this, we need to know what the federal and state laws say... [Read More]

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  Florida gun owners, this is an important reminder that effective October 1st, 2018; Section 790.222 Florida Statute goes into effect. 790.222 entitled Bump-fire stocks prohibited, reads as follows: A person may not import into this state or transfer, distribute, sell, keep for sale, offer for sale, possess, or give to another person a bump-fire... [Read More]

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Imagine you are walking to your car after a late-night movie and a masked man with a knife jumps in front of you and demands money. He creeps closer. You must decide: hand over your wallet, draw your concealed pistol and protect yourself, or run away. Florida has a stand your ground rule. This means... [Read More]

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Having a firearm in a school zone is a complex and confusing issue because both federal and state law applies. Let us first look at the restrictions under federal law. The Gun-Free School Zones Act prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm within a thousand feet of a school. However, there are several exceptions to... [Read More]

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Protecting our children is the fundamental reason many of us own and carry our firearms. Securing those firearms in our homes is just as important as understanding how to use them in the outside world. Let’s take a look at the laws in your state regarding securing firearms from children. In Florida, the law says,... [Read More]

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Going to work is an important part of everyone’s lives. Most civilian jobs do not normally entail carrying a firearm. A question we hear all the time is, “Can I carry my handgun at work?” The answer is best understood in two parts: Whether it’s a crime, and whether your employer can prohibit carrying, even... [Read More]

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We all know that nighttime can be scary. In some states daytime could affect whether or not your use of deadly force in self-defense is justified. In Florida, the use of defensive force or deadly force is not controlled solely by the rising and setting of the sun. This is especially true if you use... [Read More]

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Summer is in full swing and many members are taking vacations. While looking for a place to stay, many are turning to Airbnb as an alternative to hotels. But a question has risen—can an Airbnb owner prohibit my gun? Watch Independent Program Attorney David Katz explain the law in Florida.

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Summer is here and many people are spending their time out on the water. Before heading out for your fun in the sun, watch Independent Program Attorney David Katz explain the law in Florida for drinking and boating, and what could happen if you add a gun to the equation.   

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Everyday innocent legal gun owners are questioned by police in public. Understand the three types of contact you will have with police, what your rights are during the contacts, and if you have to tell the officers you are carrying a firearm.  Here at U.S. LawShield, whether it is a question to our phone line... [Read More]

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Following the school shooting in Parkland, the Florida legislature wasted no time in passing a law that would enable the police to seek a court order to confiscate firearms from an individual considered to be a risk to themselves or others. The gun confiscation in Florida measure was signed into law by Governor Scott on... [Read More]

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You might think the only thing you need to figure out for your beach vacation is how to get your .44 magnum in your swimming trunks, but there are other factors you need to consider before you head out for fun in the sun. We want to make sure you know the law before you... [Read More]

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