Tag Archives: Florida Weapons Charges

Is it Illegal to 3D Print a Gun?
Since 3D guns are in the news, the question that surrounds them is: are they illegal to manufacture? If they are illegal to manufacture, is it illegal to sell the schematics that are then used to print the guns? Is it illegal to merely possess these schematics? These are the sorts of questions that… Read More »

Florida Gun Laws
In the aftermath of another school shooting, gun laws may be about to change. Or, more accurately, there is talk of new legislation being proposed, that may or may not go anywhere. Among the advocates for change is Florida Governor Rick Scott, who believes that there should be more armed guards on school grounds… Read More »

Firearms in Pharmacies
In a 2016 report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, Florida pharmacies filled 265,554,110 prescription drugs in 2016. These drugs are expensive and many are highly addictive controlled substances that can be hard to obtain without a serious injury. This puts pharmacists at risk every time they work a shift. With such high stakes, Florida… Read More »

New Federal Gun Ruling Goes to Senate for Vote
In early February, the House voted to overturn a rule that would make it impossible for some mentally ill people to legally own firearms, according to the National Public Radio. The Obama administration rule now goes to the Republican-controlled Senate, where it is expected to pass. The overturning of this measure will make it… Read More »

Common Federal Offenses
Federal offenses are crimes that violate federal statute and are investigated and prosecuted by the federal government. Most crimes are state crimes, and are handled by state, county, and municipal police and courts. Some crimes are both state and federal, such as drug crimes. It is important to understand the difference because federal crimes… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” Law”
As gun control becomes a more widely discussed topic, many people are focusing their attention on existing law and how it impacts their rights. In many ways, Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law has acted as a blueprint for other states to follow since it was signed into statute by Governor Jeb Bush in 2005…. Read More »