'Colbert Report' visits the Keys to check in on the gun culture

[Teddy B 17,252]

You never heard of the NRA. Promotes Gun safety and education. Spends a ton of money on it.

P>S.

I ain't doing a endless loop gun debate today.... You may have the last word

The NRA is the heart of the problem.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

The NRA is the heart of the problem.

Indeed. The very law on the books that prevents sanity from prevailing was surely sponsored and pushed by the NRA.

[lostinblue 1,989]

I shoot at a gun range that is in the basement of the town hall in the middle of town. It has been there around 1930's. Homeland Security has used it to qualify for their agents in the past. It depends on how it is set up. I have a friend that shoots in his basement .22 with no problem.It is located in town.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Basement ≠ Back Yard

I'm sure that's not too hard to understand...

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Basement ≠ Back Yard

I'm sure that's not too hard to understand...

It is.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

It is.

Apparently.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Again, I am surprised that there are no laws governing firearm discharge distances from dwellings and public roads like we have in MA. Here in MA, it is 500' unless you have the owners permission. So even if I am the owner, I have to be at least 500' from the nearest house and public way. It would never be allowed in a congested neighborhood like the one shown here. Why does the allow it?

[Sousuke 1,214]

I don't think firearms should be discharged in any urban area. The neighbor's across the street from my childhood home (Missouri - Saint Louis) have their house rattled with birdshot quite often. They call the Sheriff and the authorities say they can't do anything. Another neighbor a few years back shot a rifle in their backyard. The authorities didn't get involved as the neighbors came down hard on the guy.

Where I live, its even illegal to shoot an air gun in the backyard (which is sort of silly).

Again, I am surprised that there are no laws governing firearm discharge distances from dwellings and public roads like we have in MA. Here in MA, it is 500' unless you have the owners permission. So even if I am the owner, I have to be at least 500' from the nearest house and public way. It would never be allowed in a congested neighborhood like the one shown here. Why does the allow it?

It normally comes down to a city or county law.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Again, I am surprised that there are no laws governing firearm discharge distances from dwellings and public roads like we have in MA. Here in MA, it is 500' unless you have the owners permission. So even if I am the owner, I have to be at least 500' from the nearest house and public way. It would never be allowed in a congested neighborhood like the one shown here. Why does the allow it?

Remember, we're talking about Floriduh here, my friend. The Gunshine State. Our legislature in Tallahassee is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NRA.

I don't think firearms should be discharged in any urban area. The neighbor's across the street from my childhood home (Missouri - Saint Louis) have their house rattled with birdshot quite often. They call the Sheriff and the authorities say they can't do anything. Another neighbor a few years back shot a rifle in their backyard. The authorities didn't get involved as the neighbors came down hard on the guy.

Where I live, its even illegal to shoot an air gun in the backyard (which is sort of silly).

It normally comes down to a city or county law.

Normally. Not here. It's state law that prevents the locals from enforcing sanity. They want to but they can't.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

Remember, we're talking about Floriduh here, my friend. The Gunshine State. Our legislature in Tallahassee is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NRA.

I don't really know too much about FL laws in general, just a few blurbs that have appeared here once in a while. I can't believe that there are no guidelines on where firearms can be discharged, especially in populated areas. We're not talking about the back woods of Maine in this case, it looks like a densely populated area. I wouldn't do it even if it was allowed, just on the odd chance that I missed the target backstop and an errant bullet could end up anywhere. It's hard to believe that this is even true. It sounds like something from the Onion.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I don't really know too much about FL laws in general, just a few blurbs that have appeared here once in a while. I can't believe that there are no guidelines on where firearms can be discharged, especially in populated areas. We're not talking about the back woods of Maine in this case, it looks like a densely populated area. I wouldn't do it even if it was allowed, just on the odd chance that I missed the target backstop and an errant bullet could end up anywhere. It's hard to believe that this is even true. It sounds like something from the Onion.

I also find it hard to believe. We don't have the whole story I promise you

[Teddy B 17,252]

Actually, it is. This isn't the only legal private back yard gun range in the state. State law allows it.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/crime-law/all-curbs-lifted-on-backyard-gun-shots-in-florida/nT7gK/

Just a matter of time before they bring back dueling and saloons.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Just a matter of time before they bring back dueling and saloons.

It shall happen.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

This is "state's rights", y'all.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

This is "state's rights", y'all.

Yeah, screw cities and counties. All hail the state.