gun laws

The bills would end a decades-old requirement that people obtain state concealed-weapons licenses before they can carry guns.

It would allow people to carry concealed firearms without going through the current licensing steps.

A bill to lower the minimum age to buy a long gun in Florida from 21 to 18 has support from Republicans in the House, but it's unlikely to get a hearing in the Senate.

The vote by a House panel comes after the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of the 2018 law.

The law, which prevents the sale of rifles and other long guns to anyone under 21, was passed after the Parkland shootings.

The Florida legislature will formally convene for the start of its annual 60-day regular legislative session. Here's a look at what lawmakers have left on their "To Do" list.

A bill that would remove mandatory training and fees to carry a concealed weapon in Florida passed in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Monday.

They say proper training in handling and storing a gun is more crucial to gun safety than carrying a permit.

Democratic lawmakers say the bill would eliminate the firearms-training requirement. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri calls current training requirements tied to the licensing process “meaningless.”

They believe Gov. Ron DeSantis promised them a far broader expansion on the state’s gun carry laws than what’s currently under consideration. That disappointment was on display during a Tuesday hearing on the bill.

House Speaker Paul Renner unveiled a bill last week that would allow people to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.

Current prohibitions on carrying guns at places such as schools and athletic events would continue to apply.