[Q-ManRN]

The Tyranny of the judges!

[ZULU]

APPEAL.

[Q-ManRN]

Florida Second Amendment ping!

[cripplecreek]

One reason we have both open and concealed carry in Michigan.

[cripplecreek]

One reason we have both open and concealed carry in Michigan.

[CGASMIA68]

Fl has no open carry?

[TLI]

denying those motions to dismiss the case because the question of the right to bear arms “is for someone above the level of this court.”

First, it is not a "question."

Second, dang right it “is for someone above the level of this court.”

Waaay above.

As in the highest level.

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[Scrambler Bob]

was arrested because he did not realize his firearm was partially exposed. ==

In Florida, what if he shot the arresting officer because his property / rights / etc. were being taken. Stand your ground defense.

These laws fall apart when folks try to ‘fine tune’ the constitution.

[Gay State Conservative]

...denying those motions to dismiss the case because the question of the right to bear arms “is for someone above the level of this court.”

I always thought that all State/County/Municipal judges had both the power *and* responsibility to uphold both the rights of citizens under the laws of the state/county/city he or she serves *and* rights enumerated under the United States Constitution.

For example...if a question arose in his/her court concerning a person's 5th Amendment rights would he/she be inclined to...or allowed to..."punt" as his judge did here?

[Balding_Eagle]

Squashed

Breitbart of all people should get this correct.

It’s ‘quashed’ , not ‘squashed’.

One is a legal term, the other is something you grow in the garden.

[US_MilitaryRules]

What happens when you have to use your weapon? Put it in a paper bag?

[Roos_Girl]

I’m confused. Recently , as in within the last few years, Florida revised the law to allow for “accidental” exposure of your concealed carry firearm, as long as the firearm is not brandished in a threatening manner. Plus, was the guy on his own private property or not?

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2011/234

[TBP]

Law? We don’t need no stinkin’ law.

[Purdue77]

Since this is a state case, FL state constitution takes precedence. Article 1, Section 8 of the FL constitution states that: SECTION 8. Right to bear arms.— (a) The right of the people to keep and bear arms in defense of themselves and of the lawful authority of the state shall not be infringed, except that the manner of bearing arms may be regulated by law. (b) There shall be a mandatory period of three days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, between the purchase and delivery at retail of any handgun. For the purposes of this section, “purchase” means the transfer of money or other valuable consideration to the retailer, and “handgun” means a firearm capable of being carried and used by one hand, such as a pistol or revolver. Holders of a concealed weapon permit as prescribed in Florida law shall not be subject to the provisions of this paragraph. (c) The legislature shall enact legislation implementing subsection (b) of this section, effective no later than December 31, 1991, which shall provide that anyone violating the provisions of subsection (b) shall be guilty of a felony. (d) This restriction shall not apply to a trade in of another handgun. Need to change the FL state constitution.

[wildbill]

Wouldn’t you rather have an open carry law? I want to know if someone is armed and possibly dangerous because it will make a difference in my interaction, if any, with him.

[mythenjoseph]

When you ask for permission it is no longer a right. Who were the people singled out and sought after during the Katrina storm? The “REGISTERED GUN OWNERS.” To ask your state (hahahahaha) or the federal government (hahahaha) for permission to protect yourself or property is foolish at this point and time of diversity. I signed myself over from 1985-1993 U.S. Army (combat medic.)I saw upfront the political bull and as far as I’m concerned I will always wait for the authorities to protect me and my family along with all we have accrued. ....(turned sarcasm protector back on) Only law abiding citizens with tangible assests are pursued...money grubbing lawyers and politicians are the ones that need to be enlightened....as 1 might say. Tell me I’m wrong and I’ll be quiet.

[MaxMax]

They can arrest you and ruin your life for the same thing,
In Texas!