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Gun Law Goes to Federal Appeals Court Tuesday

June 20th, 2016 by flanews

Doctors have been fighting a Florida gun law for five years that controls what they can and can’t say to patients about guns. As Matt Galka tells us, they’re hoping a federal court soon sees things their way.

Dr. Louis St. Petery thinks he, and all doctors, should be able to ask their patients about gun ownership.

“Do you have guns in your home, if so, are they properly stored so that kids don’t get killed or injured as a result of improperly stored guns,” he said.

Dr. St. Petery, along with the American Academy of Pediatrics, have opposed  a 2011 law barring doctors from doing that since it was signed. Since then, the commonly referred to “Docs vs. Glocks” law has been tied up in legal battles. The 11th U.S. circuit court of appeals in Atlanta reviews it Tuesday.

The National Rifle Association says it’s not a battle between the 1st and 2nd amendments…because doctors can’t say whatever they want to patients.

“it’s patient’s privacy. How would people react if their doctor asked them how much property do you own? Do you own a place at the beach? Do you own a rolex watch? Do you own a vintage car? How about leaving that to me in your will,” said lobbyist Marion Hammer.

A decision on the statute could have far reaching national implications as other states will see if Flordia can defend the law, and then they could look to craft their own legislation.

“The other states are waiting to see what happens so they don’t have their own lawsuits,” said Hammer.

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