The Gunshine State

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6. Thanks for the link.

Some pretty impressive accomplishments on the NRA's behalf...

Florida gun laws

The National Rifle Association has achieved many victories in Florida 
in recent years, but it’s been forced to compromise on a few measures.

NRA victories

Lists (2004): Prohibits creation of lists of gun owners by any governmental agency or private person or entity and creates a $5 million fine for creating any lists or registry.

Stand your ground (2005): Expands the ‘Castle Doctrine,’ which allowed people to use deadly force when acting in self-defense in their homes, to include cars and any public place where they have a lawful right to be. Gives the presumption of innocence to people who claim self-defense when they use deadly force. Also removes a person’s duty to retreat in the face of peril that was required under a previous self-defense law.

Public records (2006): Exempts permits to carry concealed weapons from public records laws, allowing people who have the permits to remain anonymous.

Pawnshops (2009): 
Blocks law enforcement officials from collecting data on firearm sales at pawnshops.

Adoption (2010): Prohibits adoption agencies from requiring prospective adoptive parents to disclose information about gun ownership and restricts 
 gun ownership from being used to determine someone’s suitability to adopt a child.

Local laws (2011): Prevents local governments from enacting ordinances regulating firearms and ammunition. Includes a $5,000 fine, possible suspension, for elected officials who violate the law. The new law forced counties and municipalities to wipe hundreds of ordinances off the books. The Palm Beach County Commission has sued Gov. Rick Scott and Attorney General Pam Bondi over the law, arguing its sanctions ‘are a form of political bullying that serves no governmental purpose.’

Age limit (2012): Requires the state to issue a concealed weapons permit to applicants younger than 21 if they have military experience and are otherwise eligible. Otherwise the age requirement is 21 and older.