Should be another wake up call to Americans and Floridians about GOP primaries and our need to get involved. With an 80% supermajority and DeSantis it should shock “conservatives” to not see open carry but also the “prohibited places” section slashed to only include courtrooms and jails. Passidomo and Renner are protecting rinos and anti gun special interests when they could lose a lot of republican votes and still potentially get open carry. DeSantis promised constitutional carry and that’s not what we are getting. Even though he doesn’t really support the 2A, if Trump would criticize DeSantis over it, maybe we’d have a shot at amending it once it gets to the floor. Otherwise no one seems interested in altering the plan that was predetermined months ago.
As an escapee from “Moscow on the Hudson”, where it shows us the clearest and obviously destructive results of the Democrat’s continuing push for more “restrictive progressive” policies, I’m amazed to see any Florida “elected legislator (Dems) that would b so deeply committed to supporting any extremely restrictive amendments that would impact the personal safety of their citizenry. I’m supportive of declaring Florida a 2A “sanctuary state” to gv a finger to any misguided Federal / ATF “rule” or law that denies us r HUMAN RIGHTS.
While this is most certainly a step in the right direction, I am, and have been on the fence about open carry, and my reasoning is just because you can open carry (or should be able to) should you?
Gun owners helped kill open carry here in Florida when the shall issue statue was passed. Open carry was not illegal, but it was within a few days. Why? Because gun owners started parading around with pistol and revolvers strapped on with that "look at me" mentality. And naturally this was all broadcast on the evening news. Yes there was politics in play too, but I remember what I had seen then.
To drive a point home, at the next legislative hearing it should implement a pencil-free zone that restricts any pen/pencil/recording device.
No person, even any reporter or journalist would be allowed in if they're 'carrying' any kind of device that could be used for taking notes or recording voice or video UNLESS they have a government issued license. There should be extra emphasis placed on carrying a large capacity notepad or memory for their fully automatic cameras.
After enough discussion at the door, they should be provided with a temporary 'permit' that explains how the license is needed in order to exercise their 1A rights for the safety of the press.
Fundamentally, citizens cannot abdicate their decision-making to a corruptible minority who only serve themselves FIRST and their SPONSORS second. Its up to all constituents to impress upon PUBLIC SERVANTS what the will of the People shall be - considering the majority whilst guaranteeing the rights of the minority as well.
In short, call, email and show up to PUBLIC SERVANT meetings and offices en masse. No more foxes guarding hen houses.
I support permitless/open carry and support this law.
Until Incorporation Doctrine, the Bill of Rights applied to the Federal Govt. States had their own Bill of Rights, including similar gun right clauses. Most with minor exceptions instead of outright limitation such as the 2A.
Stating this is "Constitutional" carry and a 2A matter is accepting the power grab of the Supreme Court and their fabrication of Incorporation Doctrine. Not only that, it's undermining the sovereignty of the State. Gun right activists are falling into the trap of signing over our rights to the Fed Govt.
Stop saying it's a 2A right when it concerns the State level. It's not a 2A right.
Should be another wake up call to Americans and Floridians about GOP primaries and our need to get involved. With an 80% supermajority and DeSantis it should shock “conservatives” to not see open carry but also the “prohibited places” section slashed to only include courtrooms and jails. Passidomo and Renner are protecting rinos and anti gun special interests when they could lose a lot of republican votes and still potentially get open carry. DeSantis promised constitutional carry and that’s not what we are getting. Even though he doesn’t really support the 2A, if Trump would criticize DeSantis over it, maybe we’d have a shot at amending it once it gets to the floor. Otherwise no one seems interested in altering the plan that was predetermined months ago.
As an escapee from “Moscow on the Hudson”, where it shows us the clearest and obviously destructive results of the Democrat’s continuing push for more “restrictive progressive” policies, I’m amazed to see any Florida “elected legislator (Dems) that would b so deeply committed to supporting any extremely restrictive amendments that would impact the personal safety of their citizenry. I’m supportive of declaring Florida a 2A “sanctuary state” to gv a finger to any misguided Federal / ATF “rule” or law that denies us r HUMAN RIGHTS.
While this is most certainly a step in the right direction, I am, and have been on the fence about open carry, and my reasoning is just because you can open carry (or should be able to) should you?
Gun owners helped kill open carry here in Florida when the shall issue statue was passed. Open carry was not illegal, but it was within a few days. Why? Because gun owners started parading around with pistol and revolvers strapped on with that "look at me" mentality. And naturally this was all broadcast on the evening news. Yes there was politics in play too, but I remember what I had seen then.
To drive a point home, at the next legislative hearing it should implement a pencil-free zone that restricts any pen/pencil/recording device.
No person, even any reporter or journalist would be allowed in if they're 'carrying' any kind of device that could be used for taking notes or recording voice or video UNLESS they have a government issued license. There should be extra emphasis placed on carrying a large capacity notepad or memory for their fully automatic cameras.
After enough discussion at the door, they should be provided with a temporary 'permit' that explains how the license is needed in order to exercise their 1A rights for the safety of the press.
Fundamentally, citizens cannot abdicate their decision-making to a corruptible minority who only serve themselves FIRST and their SPONSORS second. Its up to all constituents to impress upon PUBLIC SERVANTS what the will of the People shall be - considering the majority whilst guaranteeing the rights of the minority as well.
In short, call, email and show up to PUBLIC SERVANT meetings and offices en masse. No more foxes guarding hen houses.
Sic Semper Tyrannis
I support permitless/open carry and support this law.
Until Incorporation Doctrine, the Bill of Rights applied to the Federal Govt. States had their own Bill of Rights, including similar gun right clauses. Most with minor exceptions instead of outright limitation such as the 2A.
Stating this is "Constitutional" carry and a 2A matter is accepting the power grab of the Supreme Court and their fabrication of Incorporation Doctrine. Not only that, it's undermining the sovereignty of the State. Gun right activists are falling into the trap of signing over our rights to the Fed Govt.
Stop saying it's a 2A right when it concerns the State level. It's not a 2A right.