Florida's Gun Policy for Residents and Non Residents

Florida's Gun Policy Analysis and Critique
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Florida's Gun Policy Analysis and Critique
Florida is known as a "shall issue" state. Indeed, the state issues licenses to carry concealed weapons to non-residents from honored states and residents. Gun policy in Florida is crucial since it regulates the use, possession, and sale of ammunition and firearms. In the United States of America (USA), the topic of gun control is controversial, and without proper laws in place, firearms can lead to numerous deaths of citizens and violence. The best thing about Florida is that it recognizes firearm licenses from other states that honor its gun policy as long as a person is a resident from such places and 21 years old and above. Currently, Florida honors gun permits from 35 other states. Some of them include Indiana, Alabama, Utah, Delaware, Georgia, Alaska, Oklahoma, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Tennessee, Kentucky, Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Arizona, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Texas, Ohio, Kansas, Louisiana, and New Hampshire (Giffords Law Center, 2022). Notably, Florida is strict when it comes to gun ownership and does not honor permits from states that do not recognize its licenses. If an unlicensed person carries a concealed weapon without a permit in Florida, the individual commits a third-degree felony, punishable by the law. The provision in Title XLVI, Chapter 790, Section 790.06, gives specific requirements to be met by a person who wants to get a license and be allowed to carry a concealed weapon in Florida. The paper describes, analyzes, discusses, and critiques Florida's gun policy.
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Gun violence is a significant problem in the USA. If firearms are not regulated in Florida, there can be a rise in cases of deaths since it would be challenging to know whose weapon was used to commit crimes. For instance, Florida was ranked 26th when it comes to the highest rate of gun death nationwide and 34th in gun exports in 2019 (Giffords Law Center, 2022). Florida's guns policy is meant to save people's lives from gun violence. The law makes it clear to gun owners that they should avoid leaving loaded firearms in places where minors can access them. The weapon should be securely locked in a safe or box where children cannot get it. Florida's gun laws require a licensed manufacturer, dealer, or importer to conduct a buyer's background check to confirm whether the individual is mentally sound or has been prohibited from owning a firearm. A potential purchaser is required to use his or her identity without faking to ensure that the individual can be traced if the weapon is involved in any crime. As such, it becomes easy to control guns usage in Florida, and firearm licensing promotes public safety.
Firearms are deeply ingrained in the USA's political debates and society. The USA's Constitution allows Americans to bear and keep weapons for self-protection, as stated in the Second Amendment. Although many adults have firearms, the rate of murder can rise without gun policy since anyone, regardless of their mental status, age, or training, can own a firearm. According to a 2021 report by Pew Rese...