Florida Gov. DeSantis recently backed an ‘anti-mob’ proposal in response to protests Nationwide, but it’s been met with some controversy. Constitutional attorney Eric Friday spoke with News4Jax's Vic Micolucci and Scott Johnson on the positives and negatives of the draft legislation.
NAS Pensacola shooting raises questions about gun free zones
Some argue that trained military personnel should be able to carry guns on base. News4Jax's Eric Avigner speaks with Jacksonville gun-rights attorney Eric Friday about the issue.
FloridaCarry challenges FDLE delay
As many as 25,000 people may have been temporarily denied the right to purchase a gun in Florida. Those would-be gun owners haven’t been told no, but have been told the decision is pending and left on hold, often for months at a time.
Florida Carry, Inc., represented by constitutional attorney Eric Friday, has filed suit against Florida Department of Law Enforcement arguing that the states inability to provide a solid ‘yes’ or ‘no’ within 24 hours deprives Florida citizens of their constitutional right to own a gun.
Lawmakers seek to expand red flag petition authority
Florida state lawmakers will discuss a plan to expand law that removes guns from people considered a threat to themselves or others, known as the red flag law. Currently, law enforcement must petition a judge for a Risk Protection Order (RPO), but lawmakers seek to expand that ability to both guardians and siblings. With an RPO, an individual can lose their right to keep guns and ammunition for up to a year. Russell Colburn with Action News Jax spoke with Florida gun law attorney Eric Friday about the potential danger for an increase in false and/or frivolous petitions.
Lawmakers file bill to ban AR-15-like weapon used in Orlando massacre
In the wake of mass shootings at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando and the Fort Lauderdale airport, three Florida lawmakers filed legislation to ban “assault rifles”, such as the Sig Sauer MCX semi-automatic, and large capacity magazines.
