State Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation, yesterday filed a bill (SB 108) that would move the state’s concealed-weapons licensing program would be moved to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. However, National Rifle…
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WTF: NRA TV goes after Scaborough [video]
The National Rifle Association has a message for Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and anyone who opposes them: “Listen up! Your time is running out…The clock starts now.” Really? Once again, threats replace…
Hammer: private dollars should pay for lobbyists, not public
In a viewpoint in the Tallahassee Democrat, NRA lobbyist Marion Hammer said that she agrees with incoming Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran when it comes to using public dollars to lobby the…
Evers announces AR-15 rifle giveaway
On Father’s Day, U.S. Congressional Candidate Greg Evers announced a Facebook contest to award a custom-built AR-15 rifle to one randomly chosen resident of the 1st Congressional District who has liked and…
Florida Legislature packed with gun bills
If there’s one group that often gets its way at the Capitol, it’s the National Rifle Association — whether that’s because of ideology or the fact that lawmakers think it’s unwise to…
NRA wins appeal, doctors can not ask patients if they own guns
The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has ruled that doctors do not have the right to ask patients if they own a firearm when unnecessary to a patient’s…
Scott earns NRA love
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Gov. Rick Scott appears nearly bulletproof right now in the eyes of the National Rifle Association. That assessment of Scott comes as the NRA…
House adds ammo to ban on insurers discriminating against gun owners
Insurance companies could face tougher penalties if they impose higher rates or take other actions against auto or homeowner policyholders due to lawful gun ownership — or ammunition possession — under a…
Uh, one more gun bill. This time it involves schools and NRA. What could go wrong?
By Margie Menzek, The News Service of Florida A bill backed by the National Rifle Association that lawmakers said would add “common sense” to zero-tolerance policies for guns in public schools sailed…
Yes, sir. Florida Legislature has another gun bill
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Insurance companies could face tougher penalties if they impose higher rates, refuse to issue or cancel auto or homeowner policies due to gun ownership,…