gun laws

State Rep. Christine Hunschofsky, the Parkland mayor at the time of the shooting, pleaded with her colleagues to keep the age restriction in place.

An approved measure in the Florida legislature targets yet-to-be-enacted plans by some credit-card companies to create a separate “merchant category code” for sales at firearm businesses.

The study probed Floridians about their thoughts on inflation, abortion, gun reform and the midterm elections.

A Florida House bill that would allow guns in churches with schools attached is now on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. HB 259 will let people who have concealed weapons permits carry in churches that share properties with schools.

A measure that would allow people to carry in guns in churches and other religious institutions, even when they’re attached to schools, has passed in the Florida House. Supporters say it’s a property rights issue. But many Democrats are raising concerns about what the measure could mean for guns in classrooms.

Legislation making it easier for Floridians to get their guns back from law enforcement is heading to the House floor. The measure also stops law…

Governor Rick Scott signed a number of bills into law Wednesday. Among them are a pair of gun-related bills that have the backing of law enforcement and…

The Florida Senate passed a series of gun bills Thursday.Backyard Gun RangesThe first measure Senators unanimously passed is by Sen. Garrett Richter…

Two bills banning makeshift firing ranges in residential neighborhoods are now heading to the House and Senate floors. But, they’re now a bit…

A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers say a gun bill filed for the 2016 legislative session is a good start, but it needs more work. The measure by Rep.…