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You said all there needs to be said about this argument in your first paragraph. Gun control should be handled on a local level and not handled by the federal government. Some places may feel the need to limit access to firearms in a particularly high crime area in the inner city. Most rural folks that hunt and have grown up with guns in the home don't necessarily need the same rules and regulations that are needed in more densely populated areas. Perhaps even statewide is to large of an area and it needs to be broken down into a county by county basis. I don't understand why everyone is so concerned about what's happening in Florida. I'm quite sure if there is a rash of "murders" the law will be amended to clarify what's considered self defense. And if in fact it is a "vocal minority" pushing this legislation the next election will reflect this and we will see some new faces and a new make-up of the legislature. Frankly, unless you live there its none of your business. Apparently the Florida legislature and its constituents feel this is needed legislation and the government is working as it should on the state level. Good for them!! Finally a legislature that listens to the voice of the people. I wish the same thing would happen here in the state of Indiana on other issues not necessarily pertaining to gun control.