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Gun Control

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2012

    Mitt Romney's Website Declares That Americans Should "Hunt, Shoot, And Protect Their Families"

    We already know what Mitt Romney thinks of gays. They should not be allowed to marry, and their long hair should be forcefully cut by prep school bullies such as himself. What does Ol' Mittens think of gun rights? According to his website, it's quite contradictory: As president, Mitt will work t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2012

    Stand Your Ground Law Shouldn't Be Repealed, Gun Group Tells Rick Scott

    In the wake of Trayvon Martin's killing, even Dennis Baxley -- the original sponsor of Florida's Stand Your Ground law and among the most pro-gun legislators in the whole country -- has distanced himself from the law by saying it shouldn't apply to George Zimmerman. Gov. Rick Scott has bowed to popu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2012

    One in Every 17 Floridians Can Carry a Concealed Gun

    Ever casually glance around the supermarket and wonder just how many folks loading milk into their cart are also secretly packing heat? The answer, based on new data from the state, is one in every 17 of them. Or at least that's how many Floridians now have valid concealed carry permits as the state ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2011

    Bringing Guns Into Child Care Centers: Florida Democrat Realizes That's Probably Not a Good Idea

    ​Earlier this year, the Republican-controlled Florida legislature passed an NRA-backed law that required all municipal governments to abolish their local gun control laws. Problem is, the state of Florida doesn't exactly have that many gun control laws, so now licensed gun owners across the state ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    You Can Take Your Gun to Miami Parks and Government Buildings Starting November 17thq

    ​Too scared to enter a City of Miami or Miami-Dade park or government building because you can't protect yourself by carrying a licensed concealed weapon? Well, you probably don't exist. But if you do, fear not, starting on November 17th you'll be able to arm yourself in any park and government bu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2011

    Thousands of Florida Doctors Ask Judge to Block New Law Barring Them From Asking About Guns

    ​The party that supposedly favors deregulation and keeping the government out of people's lives passed a state law this year that barred doctors from asking patients about gun ownership. Republican Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill into law, but now a group of thousands of doctors and gun control gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2011

    Father Blames Toddler for Shooting Mom, But Some Believe He May Be the Real Gunman

    Julia Bennett is believed to have been shot by her young son​Thursday brought the strange and tragic news that a two-and-half-year old boy may have accidentally fatally shot his mother while playing with a handgun in Miramar. Now, as the investigation continues, some friends and family of the vict ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2011

    Want to Wear Your Gun Out in Public Like a Deadly Fashion Accessory? Fla. Senate is Considering It

    ​Senator Greg Evers apparently think Floridians should have the option of completing their everyday outfits with the ultimate in NRA chic: an openly displayed handgun strapped to the hip. Currently Floridians with proper permits are allowed to carry concealed weapons, but have not been able to car ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2010

    Abortion Fights Crime?

    ​Senator Greg Evers apparently think Floridians should have the option of completing their everyday outfits with the ultimate in NRA chic: an openly displayed handgun strapped to the hip. Currently Floridians with proper permits are allowed to carry concealed weapons, but have not been able to car ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2010

    Florida Legislature Protects Gun Owners' Adoption Rights, Still Doesn't Care About Gays

    ​A senseless bill that would prevent adoption agencies from discriminating against gun owners overwhelming passed the state legislature, and is headed to Gov. Charlie Crist's desk.The problem: there's absolutely no evidence that prospective adoptive parents in Florida have ever been "discriminated ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2010

    When It Comes to Adoption Rights, Florida House More Concerned with Gun Owners than Gays

    ​The Florida House is looking to finally secure the adoption rights for a discriminated-against group of people. No, not Homosexuals, they're still 100 percent forbidden to adopt children in the Sunshine State. The bill currently cruising through committee is a silly little thing making sure that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2009

    Crist Looking to Bolster Conservative Credentials: Maybe Should Concentrate on Being a Good Governor Instead

    In an interview with Time, Charlie Crist and his senate campaign manager Eric Eikenberg say that in the face of Marco Rubio's right-wing threat, the Governor new tactic will be to bolster his conservative credentials while casting doubts on Rubio's. [Crist and Eikenberg] described a counterattack fo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 3, 2009

    Got Your Tickets?

    In an interview with Time, Charlie Crist and his senate campaign manager Eric Eikenberg say that in the face of Marco Rubio's right-wing threat, the Governor new tactic will be to bolster his conservative credentials while casting doubts on Rubio's. [Crist and Eikenberg] described a counterattack fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2009

    Suddenly Everyone in Florida Wants a Concealed Weapons Permit

    ​Florida used to get about 14,000 requests for concealed carry permits each year. Now the state gets that number every month. The influx has been so severe that Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson's staff can barely keep up.According to the Capitol News Service, 150,000 permits m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2009

    Manny Diaz Urges Senators to Vote No on Bill That Could Water Down Concealed Weapons Laws

    via Drab Makyo's flickrCity of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz has come out against the "Respecting States Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2009." The bill, introduced by Sen. Jon Thune (R-ND), would allow citizens who have a license to carry a concealed firearm in their state to carry ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2009

    Diaz and Mayors Call for Stronger Gun Control in Wake of Shootings

    The number of horrible mass shootings nationally in the past few weeks has been astoundingly sad. Incidents in Miami alone have taken the lives of a dozen people in the past few weeks. I don't know if you can explain something like this. Blaming it on the economy, as it appears some might want to do ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2009

    There's a Bullet Shortage, Get Ready for the Apocalypse

    Just by taking office, Barack Obama has already stimulated one segment of the economy: firearms. Much ink has been spilled about gun enthusiasts stocking up in anticipation of Democrats passing stricter gun control laws. So much so that Florida gun dealers are now expecting a shortage of bullets. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2008

    Miami's Cuban-American Voters Still Republican, but Split on Social Issues

    Just by taking office, Barack Obama has already stimulated one segment of the economy: firearms. Much ink has been spilled about gun enthusiasts stocking up in anticipation of Democrats passing stricter gun control laws. So much so that Florida gun dealers are now expecting a shortage of bullets. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 22, 2008

    Booyaka, Booyaka

    Just by taking office, Barack Obama has already stimulated one segment of the economy: firearms. Much ink has been spilled about gun enthusiasts stocking up in anticipation of Democrats passing stricter gun control laws. So much so that Florida gun dealers are now expecting a shortage of bullets. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2008

    Florida is Bottom of the Barrel on Gun Control

    Just by taking office, Barack Obama has already stimulated one segment of the economy: firearms. Much ink has been spilled about gun enthusiasts stocking up in anticipation of Democrats passing stricter gun control laws. So much so that Florida gun dealers are now expecting a shortage of bullets. ... More >>

  • News

    May 19, 2005

    Letters from the Issue of May 19, 2005

    Shark killers, whimpering liberals, and demanding drag queens

  • News

    May 5, 2005

    Miami Gun Rhapsody

    Who's packing heat in the Magic City? You don't have to conceal your curiosity a second longer

  • News

    September 23, 2004

    Loaded

    The federal ban on assault weapons never worked, as Miami-Dade Police Ofcr. Keenya Hubert painfully learned

  • City Life

    May 17, 2001

    Best New Law

    Gun locks

  • Shops and Wares

    May 11, 2000

    Best Gun Shop

    Lou's Gunshop and Police Supply

  • News

    June 10, 1999

    Letters

    Lou's Gunshop and Police Supply

  • News

    April 2, 1998

    Machine Gunners Are People Too

    What's a poor automatic-weapons freak to do when his trigger finger gets itchy? Head out to the Dade County range, of course.

  • News

    January 25, 1996

    Letters

    What's a poor automatic-weapons freak to do when his trigger finger gets itchy? Head out to the Dade County range, of course.

  • News

    January 27, 1993

    Pistol Packin' Politicos

    It's a fair bet that your favorite Dade big shot is a sure shot, too

  • News

    May 27, 1992

    Letters

    It's a fair bet that your favorite Dade big shot is a sure shot, too

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