DeSantis Weighs in on Jacksonville Gun Registry Controversy, Calls for 'Accountability'

DeSantis Weighs in on Jacksonville Gun Registry Controversy, Calls for 'Accountability'

Michael Costeines
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May 10, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis reacted Friday to the news of an ongoing investigation into whether Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and city officials allegedly kept an illegal registry of gun owners carrying firearms into city buildings "Having a gun registry is unlawful, and it is a violation of people's Second Amendment rights," DeSantis said. There needs to […]
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Rep. Jeff Holcomb Files Bill Allowing Off-Duty LEO to Conceal Carry at Sporting Events

Rep. Jeff Holcomb Files Bill Allowing Off-Duty LEO to Conceal Carry at Sporting Events

Michael Costeines
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February 26, 2025
Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill) filed a bill on Tuesday that would allow off-duty law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons or firearms at athletic events. Under Jeff Holcomb's bill, HB 1021, Florida's concealed carry laws would be modified to permit active sworn law enforcement officers to carry weapons or firearms at any school, college, or […]
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New Florida, DeSantis Laws Take Effect

New Florida, DeSantis Laws Take Effect

Grayson Bakich
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July 2, 2023
Several new Florida laws have become have now gone into effect, including permitless carry, anti-environmental social governance (ESG) standards, anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and expansion of the Parental Rights in Education law. Other laws seek to confront illegal immigration, Big Tech censorship, and purchasing of Florida land by foreign entities. Permitless carry met […]
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Democrats, Soto Believe Ron DeSantis' Permitless Carry Law is a'Terrible Setback'

Democrats, Soto Believe Ron DeSantis' Permitless Carry Law is a'Terrible Setback'

Grayson Bakich
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April 12, 2023
Florida Democrats continue their criticism of Governor Ron DeSantis' (R) signage of constitutional concealed carry in Florida, meaning a permit is no longer necessary. Representative Darren Soto (D) recently called the signage "a terrible setback that will cost many more lives to gun violence and put law enforcement at risk." "After Pulse, Parkland and so […]
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DeSantis's Leadership Question After Open Carry Fails

DeSantis's Leadership Question After Open Carry Fails

Javier Manjarres
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March 23, 2023
Stick a fork in the Open Carry amendment to the Public Safety (CS/HB 543) bill. Open Carry in Florida is dead on arrival and gun activists are seething mad. Rep. Mike Beltran introduced his amendment earlier this week and quickly pulled it. Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R) signaled that she was not in favor of […]
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DeSantis's SB 150 Gun Bill Draws Over-the-Top Testimony From Gun Control Activist

DeSantis's SB 150 Gun Bill Draws Over-the-Top Testimony From Gun Control Activist

Javier Manjarres
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March 9, 2023
When debate and discussion for Florida Senator Jay Collins’ (R) Gov. Ron DeSantis- supported SB 150 gun measure was announced, fireworks and heated public outcry on the measure were expected. The Senate Committee meeting on Thursday to discuss Sen. Collins’ bill did not disappoint. The gun violence group Moms Demand Action and Equality Florida made […]
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Senate Democrats Book and Polsky Push 'Florida Freedom Gun Carry Class'

Senate Democrats Book and Polsky Push 'Florida Freedom Gun Carry Class'

Javier Manjarres
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February 14, 2023
Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D) and State Senator Tina Polsky (D) held a Tuesday, February 14th, 10 am press conference to discuss the Republican-controlled legislature's plan to pass permitless carry gun legislation. At 10:17 am, the state of Florida paused for a moment of silence in honor of the 17 innocent children and teachers […]
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