A felony conviction can result in long periods of imprisonment and hefty fines. But, even after they served their time, felons must face additional restrictions, such as losing their right to own a gun. If you were convicted of a felony and found in possession or...
Florida gun laws impose relatively few restrictions on the possession of firearms. Unless a person lost his or her ownership rights, people are legally allowed to buy or own a firearm. However, there are certain guns that are illegal in Florida. If you are found...
While in most cases it is lawful to own and possess a firearm, the concealed carry laws in Florida address the different rules for carrying a gun in the Sunshine State. These laws establish that, even though people have the right to own a gun, they need a permit to...
It is illegal to buy a firearm for someone else, lying on federal forms and helping them avoid background checks. Both the straw purchaser and the actual buyer could face federal charges for this type of crime. The consequences of this type of felony are significant....
Florida does not have any laws that require sellers to obtain a state license or permit, but federal laws still apply. To legally import, manufacture, or deal in firearms in interstate commerce from Florida, the seller must hold a federal gun dealer’s license. Selling...
Gun trafficking laws are a topic of ongoing debate amongst legislators, lobbyists, and the public. Some believe our nation’s gun laws are too sparse or lenient, while others vouch for the opposite. Currently, gun trafficking is not a federal crime; however, federal...
This week, the Florida Supreme Court is considering cases that could shape the state’s death penalty law as well as its ban on the open carry of firearms in public. Court Considers Whether New Death Penalty Law Applies to Pending Cases On Tuesday, the justices...