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Florida Passes 'Take Your Gun to Work' Law

Biz groups fear increase in office shootings

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 10, 2008 6:06 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Florida lawmakers have passed a law that prohibits most businesses from banning employees keeping guns in their cars on company property, Reuters reports. Backers hail the measure as a victory for Second Amendment rights. Business groups, fearing an increase in workplace shootings, are urging the governor to veto the so-called "take your gun to work" bill.

Florida lawmakers have passed the so-called take your gun to work bill that prohibits businesses from forbidding workers to keep loaded guns in their cars.
Florida lawmakers have passed the so-called "take your gun to work" bill that prohibits businesses from forbidding workers to keep loaded guns in their cars.   (KRT Photos)
Florida businesses want the governor to veto the gun bill, arguing that infringes on their property rights.
Florida businesses want the governor to veto the gun bill, arguing that infringes on their property rights.   (KRT Photos)
The second thing they wrote about in that constitution was the right to bear arms, said a Republican Florida senator. It was what was dear in their hearts.
The second thing they wrote about in that constitution was the right to bear arms," said a Republican Florida senator. "It was what was dear in their hearts."   (Getty Images)
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