"Parking lot carry" didn't make it in FL

[OverEasy]

Looks like FL couldn't protect CC in parking lots.

House shoots down workplace gun proposal
BY MONICA HATCHER
mhatcher@MiamiHerald.com

TALLAHASSEE -- In a major blow to the National Rifle Association, a measure that would have prohibited business owners from banning guns on company property was soundly defeated in a House committee Wednesday morning, killing the legislation for the year.

The issue brought two of the most powerful lobbies in Tallahassee -- the NRA and the Florida Chamber of Commerce -- head to head over whether the private property rights of business owners superseded an individual's right to store guns in their locked vehicles at work.

Business groups lauded the measure's defeat, which they said would have opened them to significant liability and put employees at risk.

''Employers can now craft policies that are appropriate for their businesses,'' said Jennifer Davis, a spokeswoman for the Florida Chamber.

Marion Hammer of the NRA said the legislation would be reintroduced next year.

Hopefully we can do it here in TX!!

Regards, OE

[longtooth]

We will have to make our voices heard.
I believe there is a lot of watch & follow that goes on.

[stevie_d_64]

However it is portrayed in the media as a major blow to the NRA...I feel for the folks in Florida who had worked hard to get a reasonable piece of legislation through that would have enhanced the safety of many people in that state...

I believe its going to be a bit different here in Texas with our bill...

[Mike1951]

From the NRA:


Some Florida "Pro-Gun" Republicans show their true colors -THEY'RE ANTI-GUN!

Wednesday, April 18, 2007



The House Environmental and Natural Resources Council held a hearing today, April 18, on House Bill 1417, sponsored by Representative Dennis Baxley. Unfortunately, HB 1417 was defeated by a vote of 10 to 4.

Seven (7) Republican Committee Members sold out the citizens they were elected to represent in favor of corporate giants like PUBLIX, DISNEY and WALMART.

The anti-gun Florida Chamber of Commerce targeted two Committee members (Representative Faye Culp & Representative Rich Glorioso) with TV attack ads that ran over the weekend and put pressure on others to subvert your constitutional rights. Those two Representatives did not cave to anti-gun pressure, and they stood strong for the people.

Three (3) Republicans and one (1) Democrat voted FOR the bill: Representative Debbie Boyd (D), Representative Faye Culp (R), Representative Rich Glorioso (R) and Representative Paige Kreegel (R). These are four of the most honorable members of the Florida House. NRA will always remember their courage and support for HB 1417.

One of the most disappointing votes was Representative Bob Allen (R), who was a co-sponsor of the bill and assured NRA he was pro-gun and would vote in support of HB 1417. However, he then VOTED AGAINST HB 1417. Please call Representative Bob Allen at his Tallahassee Office number (850) 488-4669 and express your disappointment in his actions.



The following Representatives voted AGAINST the bill, your privacy rights, your personal property rights and your Second Amendment Rights:

Rep. Bob Allen (R) (850) 488-4669
Rep. Mary Brandenburg (D) (850) 488-0260
Rep. Denise Grimsley (R) (850) 488-3457
Rep. Will Kendrick (R) (850) 488-7870
Rep. Rick Kriseman (D) (850) 488-9337
Rep. Bryan Nelson (R) (850) 488-2023
Rep. Richard Machek (D) (850) 488-5588
Rep. Stan Mayfield (R), Chair (850) 488-0952
Rep. Baxter Troutman (R) VC (850) 488-9465
Rep. Trudi Williams (R) (850) 488-2047

Their email addresses are:

Bob.Allen@myfloridahouse.gov
Mary.Brandenburg@myfloridahouse.gov
Denise.Grimsley@myfloridahouse.gov
Will.Kendrick@myfloridahouse.gov
Rick.Kriseman@myfloridahouse.gov
Richard.Machek@myfloridahouse.gov
Stan.Mayfield@myfloridahouse.gov
Bryan.Nelson@myfloridahouse.gov
Baxter.Troutman@myfloridahouse.gov
Trudi.Williams@myfloridahouse.gov

NRA will not forget these anti-gun, anti-freedom, anti-constitution Representatives. Some Representatives are term-limited and planning to run for other offices, others will have to run for re-election in 2008. We will keep you posted on others who worked behind the scenes to help sell out Florida’s law-abiding citizens gun owners.

[ScubaSigGuy]

I certainly we hope that we are more successful.