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Florida: Public housing ban on guns challenged

Despite the seemingly national groundswell in favor of gun ownership, Johnie E. Lewis, a 73 year old man living in public housing in Fernandina Beach, could face eviction for his desire to bear arms. Under a Housing Authority of Fernandina Beach lease agreement that tenants must sign, they agree not to display, use or possess any firearms under penalty of eviction for now, anyway.

Read About It: The News Leader (Fernandina Beach, Fla.)

Posted: 10/23/2009 9:50:50 AM

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