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Florida lawmakers OK carrying guns without a permit

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Republican-controlled Legislature passed a bill Thursday allowing Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training, disappointing gun violence prevention activists while falling short of what some Second Amendment advocates wanted.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 30, 2023

Florida lawmakers exclude open carry from gun legislation

TAMPA, Fla. — Legislation that would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training is ready to be taken up by the full House and Senate — without a change to allow people to openly carry guns in public.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023

West Belfast councillor calls for 'overhaul of eyesore alleyways'

Residents in Beechmount say they are fed up

Belfast Live · Mar 1, 2023