New gun store endangers Washington Shores

Residents of west Orlando and the students who survived the massacre in Parkland, Florida have a common enemy: The National Rifle Association (NRA). The gun lobby -- commonly known as the NRA -- worked behind the scenes with state Republican lawmakers to shape the law that prohibits local governments, such as Orlando, from banning gun stores from locations that are zoned for commercial use. That’s how B&H Police Supply gun store was allowed to open their store at the corner of Goldwyn and Orange Center in Washington Shores. The city has been told that access to the store is limited to those with credentials as police, firefighters, first responders and airline pilots. However, the store could change its policy and open it to the public. Many people residents oppose the store at that location because of its proximity to day-care centers, churches, and homes. In addition, there have been violent crimes committed near the store. This store was the subject of a well-a...