THE NEW RULE ON STABILIZING BRACES: https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/factoring-criteria-firearms-attached-stabilizing-braces In January 2023 BATFE posted a new rule related to Stabilizing Braces that will have the effect of making many of them NFA if attached to a firearm that would otherwise qualify as a “handgun”. In other words, most AR type pistols with an attached brace will become …
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I received an email from a Wisconsin resident with a Wisconsin CWL who resides in Florida part time, and just wanted to make his observations on problems in reciprocity available by re-publishing his email here: I recently received my 2022-23 edition and I’m in the process of reading front to back as with the previous …
A question came up that is covered in the book, but perhaps not that clearly. The question was whether a citizen who resides in another state and visits Florida can borrow a firearm from a friend while here in Florida? The answer is both yes and no, and is totally controlled by federal law. Federal …
The self defense chapters are now available in the “GOLD edition” on Amazon Kindle in an e-book. These are only chapters 11-14. The e-book sells for $9.99 on Amazon, and I’ll be expanding that to other online sellers later on. To find it go on Amazon and type in for a search “florida firearms self …
Home Shooting Range Noise Issues:by Jon H. Gutmacher, Esq. I received a question about noise levels on a home or commercial shooting range. The answer is that as long as the range did not violate county and city ordinances when it first began, and is operated substantially at the same capacity to when it first …
Having a Firearm Under the Influence in Florida – Florida Statute 790.151.Copyright 2022 by jon gutmacher You’ve probably heard or read that you can’t be in possession of a firearm when under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or substance that impairs your normal facilities. That’s not correct, but you should know that when talking …
Is a gun tucked between the seat and console legal in Florida?
November 4, 2021: The trial of the three men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man shot and killed as he was jogging down a residential street in suburban Georgia began today, and there is only one black juror — so naturally the black community is upset about it. I understand that, but the …
The Kyle Rittenhouse Case, and CNBC reporting bias. By Jon H. Gutmacher, Esq. – October 27, 2021 CNBC has a news show, “The News with Shepard Smith”. They advertise it as “fact based”, “the truth”, and non-opinionated. But, in “truth” – it is anything but. They try to disguise it, but …
Can you sell a firearm to a person with a Florida medical marijuana card?