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5 Things You Wanted to Know about Concealed Weapons in Florida

1. Who is responsible for concealed licensing in the state of Florida? Concealed weapons licenses are issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Their website is: https://www.freshfromflorida.com/   2. How can I find out if I am eligible to get a concealed weapons permit in Florida? Some of the deciding factors are age, […]

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Stand Your Ground

The Stand Your Ground law is part of the Castle Doctrine, signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush on October 1, 2005. The Florida State Statutes address it in section 776.013. Florida has the distinction of being the first state to sign the doctrine into law. The Castle Doctrine generally establishes: that your home and […]

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