Florida Law Removes Ban on Firearm Restrictions During Emergencies

Florida Law Removes Ban on Firearm Restrictions During Emergencies

Michael Costeines
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May 29, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Wednesday lifting automatic restrictions on firearms and ammunition sales during a declared state of emergency, including during riots and other violent public outbreaks. Reps. Debbie Mayfield (R-Melbourne) and Monique Miller (R-Palm Bay) sponsored the bill, HB 6025. Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) carried the Senate bill. “This is […]
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Senate Passes Several Bills for Gov. Ron DeSantis to Sign

Senate Passes Several Bills for Gov. Ron DeSantis to Sign

Michael Costeines
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April 24, 2025
The Florida Senate passed several bills on Wednesday for Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign, including a repeal of the sale of firearms and ammunition during a state of emergency, and the removal of "deepfake" sexual images from online platforms, among others. Restrictions on Firearms and Ammunition During Emergencies (SB 952) The bill would repeal a […]
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Senate Panel Advances Legislation to Repeal Ban on Firearm, Ammunition Purchases During State of Emergency

Senate Panel Advances Legislation to Repeal Ban on Firearm, Ammunition Purchases During State of Emergency

Michael Costeines
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March 11, 2025
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice unanimously favored a bill 9-0 on Tuesday that would repeal a Florida Statute on the restriction of firearm or ammunition purchases during a declared state of emergency. Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) detailed his bill (SB 952) to the committee, which would repeal Statute 870.044. Reps. Monique Miller (R-Palm […]
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Floridian Mother Released From Turks and Caicos With $1,500 Fine

Floridian Mother Released From Turks and Caicos With $1,500 Fine

Liv Caputo
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July 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The fifth and final American detained for ammunition possession in the Turks and Caicos Islands has been released with a $1,500 fine; a far superior judgment to the 12-year mandatory sentence the native Floridian could have faced. "This outcome proves once again that under Governor DeSantis' leadership, Florida is looking out for its citizens […]
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Deutch, Democrats happy Walmart stopped selling ammo

Deutch, Democrats happy Walmart stopped selling ammo

Javier Manjarres
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September 4, 2019
After years of feeling political pressure and opposition from liberal Democrats across the country, Walmart, the world’s largest retailer is now feeling unprecedented praise from those same Democratic detractors over its newly announced gun sales policy.
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Wasserman Schultz presses her ammunition control bill

Wasserman Schultz presses her ammunition control bill

Javier Manjarres
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June 10, 2019
Democrats have already passed gun legislation that is considered anti-gun because of the restrictions the bills call for, and are now poised to pass an ammunitions bill introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)
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