Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Florida SB 296 - Concealed Firearms

"In our opinion, there is a difference between owning a firearm and carrying one concealed on your person. Owning a firearm is a right, carrying it concealed is a privilege."

~ Florida Sheriffs' Association

Speaking about Senate Bill 296 which would provide Floridians an exemption from criminal penalties for carrying a concealed weapon or concealed firearm during a mandatory evacuation order or state of emergency. See Examiner.com

CS/CS/SB 296: Carrying a Concealed Weapon or a Concealed Firearm GENERAL BILL by Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security ; Criminal Justice ; Brandes Carrying a Concealed Weapon or a Concealed Firearm; Providing an exemption from criminal penalties for carrying a concealed weapon or a concealed firearm while in the act of complying with a mandatory evacuation order during a declared state of emergency, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2014 Last Action: 4/8/2014 Senate - CS/CS/CS by- Community Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 1 Location: Acted on by committee/council, pending report (CA) Bill Text: Web Page | PDF


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