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In Missouri, the law permits both open and concealed carrying of firearms without a permit, subject to certain restrictions. Municipalities are allowed to enact ordinances restricting open carry within their own city limits, but may not ban the open carry of guns by anyone that possesses a valid concealed carry permit. One major city is... [Read More]

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Independent Program Attorney Emily Taylor addresses the legal issue of whether you can legally open carry your firearm at a demonstration in Texas—and why such an action can get you unwanted police attention.   Sam: Welcome to U.S. LawShield and Texas LawShield’s Live Report on Facebook Live. From the news desk in Houston, I am... [Read More]

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Last Friday, Erika Cotti went to the Loudon County Registrar’s office to vote and was approached by a man passing out Republican sample ballots with a gun holstered at his side. He is a retired law enforcement official and has a concealed carry permit. Cotti informed the liberal online news organization The Huffington Post that a man... [Read More]

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The Florida Supreme Court On Wednesday, June 8, the Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case, Dale Norman v. State, SC15-650. Mr. Norman was charged with violating the Florida statute that outlaws the open carrying of firearms. The case began on February 19, 2012, when Norman, who had just been issued

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On Wednesday, June 8, the Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case, Dale Norman v. State, SC15-650. Mr. Norman was charged with violating the Florida statute that outlaws the open carrying of firearms. The case began on February 19, 2012, when Norman, who had just been issued his concealed carry permit days before,... [Read More]

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  On March 10, 2016, House Bill 3098 passed with an overwhelming 73-15 vote. Sponsored by state Representative Jeff Coody (R-63), HB 3098 would allow for the open carry of a handgun, rifle or shotgun for lawful self-defense without having to obtain a permit. This bill would allow a law-abiding citizen to open carry a firearm... [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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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... [Read More]

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