Florida Woman Arrested for Giving Her Violent Husband’s Guns to Police

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman’s effort to protect herself from domestic violence has become a flashpoint in the debate over gun rights and victims’ safety. Courtney Irby gave her estranged husband Joseph Irby’s guns to police after he was charged with domestic violence-aggravated battery, only to find herself arrested for burglary and theft. Now a Florida lawmaker and gun safety advocates are championing her cause, while gun rights advocates want her prosecuted.


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