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
Florida Passes 'Take Your Gun to Work' Law
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 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. (More Florida stories.)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X