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Florida woman charged for giving husband's guns to police

Man had been arrested for domestic violence

This combination of booking photos provided by the Polk County Sheriff's Office shows Courtney Irby on June 15, 2019, and her husband Joseph Irby on June 14. A Florida lawmaker and others are asking a State Attorney not to prosecute Courtney Irby, who was arrested while giving her husband's guns to police after he was charged with trying to run her over. (Polk County Sheriff's Office via AP)

woman arrested for turning over guns — This combination of booking photos provided by the Polk County Sheriff's Office shows Courtney Irby on June 15, 2019, and her husband Joseph Irby on June 14. A Florida lawmaker and others are asking a State Attorney not to prosecute Courtney Irby, who was arrested while giving her husband's guns to police after he was charged with trying to run her over. (Polk County Sheriff's Office via AP)

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida woman's effort to protect herself from domestic violence has become a flashpoint in the debate over gun rights and victims' safety.

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