Gun Rights

The law takes effect on July 1.

Supporters say the measure aims to protect property rights as well as keep neighbors safe.

The court will hear a legal battle over a 2018 law that bars sales of rifles and other long guns to people under 21. The NRA says the law is unconstitutional.

A proposal to ban merchant codes for gun and ammunition sales in Florida is ready for the full House. It’s already been approved by the Senate, largely along party lines.

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.

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson says the proposal is intended to prohibit financial institutions from collecting and monitoring information on Floridians’ firearm and ammunition purchases.

The lawsuit filed Wednesday challenges federal restrictions that can prevent people from buying and possessing guns if they obtain medical marijuana in Florida.

Florida law lets people with concealed carry permits carry guns at religious institutions but not in schools. The House Judiciary Committee voted 12-5…

Local school board, city and county commissioners could soon be allowed to carry guns during public meetings. Rep. Mel Ponder (R-Fort Walton Beach) is…

The Pro gun rights group Florida Carry is threatening to sue Leon County after it passed a gun related ordinance. The ordinance imposes a waiting period…