Apparently Big Business is at it again. I got a notice from NRA ILA informing me that Florida HB-129 has moved to the Judiciary Committee.  Anyone who lives in or travels to Florida on vacation and beleives in our 2nd Amendment Right to Bear Arms, please go to this website, scroll down to the Action Alert section (halfway down the page) and then contact the Judiciary  Committee.  www.nraila.org  \n\nI would be interested to know if the majority here supports the 2nd Amendment.
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I'm going to go against liberals on this one even though I consider myself a liberal. Gun ownership is protected by the 2nd ammendment. Everyone (with the exception of felons convicted of violent crimes) has the right to bear arms. I did qualify that right because I believe if you take away the rights of another through violence, you deserve to have your right taken away.\n\nI find it funny, and a bit hypocritical, that all the sponsers (except 1) of this are Republicans.\n\nThe 2nd ammendment states "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." In October, 2001, the Fifth Circuit upheld the validity of federal firearm statute at issue but, importantly, the court held that the Second Amendment does guarantee individuals the right to possess firearms, not just members of "militias." (see link)\n\nThere are no exceptions in the 2nd ammendment. It does imply that self defense is the primary objective. So, where should the line be drawn? If you feel you may be threstened at work, on your way to/from work, or at any point along the way, then you have a right to carry. \n\nWhile I can't email Florida Reps because I don't live in that state, I support you in your efforts.
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Makes me want to get my cap pistol out and shoot Tonto, Yahoo seems to have no rhyme nor reason as to what is a violation or what is not a violation. Some things slide and others you get a notice. I don't think they really have a set policy.
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It looks like you may need to stage a demonstration about the widespread lack of knowledge of laws governing Public Demos in Florida.\n\nIs that a sentence? It's not an answer!
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Someone already mention the gunfight at the OK Corral.  How about the recent (during the nineteen hundreds) Dade County FBI shootout?  This one pretty well proved that the 9mm with subsonic ammo was very inefficient and led to the development of my favorite duty-carry pistol caliber, the .10mm automatic.  (My favorite revolver duty-carry caliber is still the .357 Magnum.)\n\nAnd, of course, there's the Hollywood debacle where the bad guys wore full body armor and robbed a bank.  If some gun shop hadn't loaned rifles to the police the bad guys might have just pulled it off!\n\nH
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I live in FL and I don't understand your question.  Which amendments?  The ones we just voted on in this election?
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There was Morton Grove, IL, a Chicago suburb which outlawed handguns.  Kennesaw, GA passed an ordinance requiring gun ownership.  Gun control ONLY works on the law abiding anyway!
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It's not obsolete, but both major politcal parties would like to do away with certain freedoms.  \nRepublicans obviously are violating the 4th Amendment regarding illegal search & seizures.\nDemocrats would love to get rid of the 2nd Amendment, which guarantees a a citizen's right to bear arms ( firearms).
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here is another link, its also part of the congressional record, it happened yesterday and they also voted down another amendment which would have refused to fund anything that intentionally ignored the law (FISA, specifically). this is the sad state of the repub congress (and how much "liberal media" coverage has either vote gotten? NADA!\nthe link at the top includes a screenshot of the roll call with the vote results. indisputable!
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Yeah that's how the anti gun nuts are getting people to believe that gun right's were "accidentally" put into the constitution.\n\nthis was the original version:\n\nThe right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed; a well armed and well regulated militia being the best security of a free country; but no person religiously scrupulous of bearing arms shall be compelled to render military service in person.\n\nthis is the version thats was adopted :\nA well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
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Was Maj Laird your government>  \n\nGet off it - \nGo to the VA and get help for PTSD (If you were really there)\n\nAnd stop wasting our time with stupid questions.  \n\nBTW - Can you tell me where the United States Military Training Facility is located for dog handlers ----- DIDNT THINK SO\n\nAirman Skippy
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You are supposed to not work and hang out in your states Legislature on a daily basis, As most attorneys do not even know the whole law and revisions......Remember my post about the mustang in the living room, The restraining order was from Broward County (Ft Lauderdale) My 2 attorneys didnt even know that they had recently been revised to Statewide!!!! I was Looking at Up to Life for that One,Burgulary of an occupied dwelling using a vehicle as an instrumantallity to commit Burgulary!!! MY OWN HOUSE!!!! Or our 2nd home!!! Since my marriage with my X_WIFE Ive been in more stupid trouble!!!!And Ive never laid a hand on her....Someone in her past did and I got the rath!!!!GOOD LUCK........NJ and NY Have driving w cellphone laws
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I like to call what they have "ignoramic stupidity"... This country (USA) was founded with and has grown to be the world's most powerful nation with the right to keep and bear arms... It's always been that way here and what makes them think that changing that wouldn't possibly effect that?... If it works and it has worked for centuries before all of us were here than why would anyone want to change that? It should be unlawful to try and change that, after all I thought that is why they added that the right to keep and bear arms "shall not be infringed"... The future could lead to a time where the right to bear arms would be more nesessary than it has ever been... without it we would all be depending on someone else for our saftey... Do you really want to have to trust anyone else for you and your families safety?
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What exactly do you mean? There's no such thing as a pistol permit in Florida. We're free to own guns here without asking permission first.\n\nThere is, however, a permit to carry a concealed weapon - but New York does not honor it. Get yourself a New York gun permit as soon as possible, and make sure you jump through whatever hoops Suffolk County and New York state requires.
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I live in the United States and the 2nd Amendment grants each citizen the right to keep and bear arms.  In the recent past, there have been attempts by Democrats to misinterpret our constitution and claim that the 2nd Amendment applies only to the military.  Well, they are wrong and I'd be very surprised if they ever succeed in taking away our 2nd Amendment right (please research the Emerson case for more specifics on what I'm referring to).\n\nPrivate citizens need guns for many purposes.  Hunting for sport and meat has been and continues to be a right exercised by millions of law abiding Americans.  Some of us collect guns because we simply enjoy the fine craftsmanship of a well made firearm.  Some of us shoot for sport and target practice as a form of recreation and honing our skills.  As for using firearms as weapons against people, there is much evidence to indicate that a criminal will be quite reluctant to attack a person if there is a possibilty that that person is armed.  I feel quite confident that my  parents, wife, children, and numerous other friends and relatives are well equipped with the proper skills and weapons to defend themselves if they should ever be attacked by a life-threatening criminal.  If more people practiced their skills, and responsibly carried firearms, there would be a much reduced threat of criminal attack.  Once a person has been convicted of a violent crime, his 2nd Amendment right should be taken from him.  Those of us who enjoy guns in a responible manner, however, should be allowed to pursue our hobby in whatever way we wish, without the threat of uninformed people threatening to take away our rights.  Guns are dangerous weapons at times, but in the right hands they can be used responsibly and are an integral part of how this country came to be in the first place.  Before anyone spouts off about gun lovers who are hiding in bunkers, harboring irrational fears, and making ready to commit mass killings, you should consider the fact that most gun owners are not weirdos who want to kill you.  Our guns are much less dangerous to society that your teenage kids, riding around drunk in their new sports cars that you bought for them......\n\nFor Bob D.:  "A well regulated militia being neccessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed".  I expected someone to try to misinterpret this again.....it keeps happening and we keep proving you wrong.  As I said, please research the Emerson case to see what the Courts have to say about this.  And, Bob, please cover up your bare arms!  The correct word is BEAR.
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AGAINST and I'll repeat myself....\n\nThis Moderate Liberal is against gun control in any form. The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution was part of the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights was for THE PEOPLE. The second amendment has nothing to do with the National Guard, State police or such.\n\nOver the last century our 2nd amendment has been eroded by both parties because of the threat of an "armed populace". Once you disarmed the people, the government can do whatever it wants to the people.\n\nPlus gun control only effects law abiding citizens. Criminals do not obey the law, therefor will not obey the laws for banning guns. All gun control laws do is make victims of the people to criminals.
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that is not up to florida but up too the fbi. they did a background check on him and the mental problem wasn't on record. if you are concerned call your local fbi office and they will have it revoked it will go on file and he will have to give up his permit.also he will never be allowed to own a hand gun again. problem solved.
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33-round pistol mags cannot be shipped to addresses in California; Hawaii; Massachusetts; New York; Toledo, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; New Jersey; Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; and Maryland. \n\nMan, do some of you people just spew the first thing that comes to your mind whether you have a clue or not? I just saw an earlier question where people had voted on an answer that was wrong. If you don't know don't answer and don't vote. First they are legal second they exist without being made at home third it is legal to own magazines that say law enforcement only. I know the last one seems strange but it partly has to do with the expired awb\n\nanother place to get them is cheaperthandirt.com Boker if you mentioned that one I am sorry