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Florida: Guns in parking lot law

It was a three year fight, and gun rights advocates won. The law even survived a legal challenge in federal court. Those with a Right-to-Carry permit from the state of Florida are allowed to keep guns in their cars in the parking lot of their workplace.

Read About It: The Orlando Sentinel

Posted: 11/3/2009 9:23:29 AM

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