Notes from the Resistance
Ron DeSantis Mocks State GOP’s Lack of Support for Open Carry: ‘Are We Florida or Are We San Francisco?’ [More]
That’s what years of supporting “the lesser of two evils” vs. taking a hit now and sending an unequivocal message to the party for who they’d better put up next time gets us.
Then again, what the hell do I know?
[Via bondmen]
REPORTER: Why are you pushing to loosen firearm restrictions in Florida?
DESANTIS: “Well, I would say I am vindicating people’s constitutional 2nd Amendment rights. We always have an obligation to do that.” [More]
Who’s the idiot “reporter”?
And when are the Vichycons in the Florida legislature going to give DeSantis something to sign?
[Via Jess]
A bill to be entitled An act relating to the use of artificial intelligence to detect firearms; creating s. 790.34, F.S.; prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence to detect firearms in public areas; providing criminal penalties; providing exceptions; providing an effective date. [More]
Don’t worry, predators, there’ll still be plenty of “gun-free zones” being enforced…
[Via Jess]
Gov. DeSantis announces ‘Second Amendment Summer’ gun tax holiday as part of budget proposal – The budget proposal states that from Memorial Day to July 4, guns and ammo will be tax free [More]
That’s one way to mitigate the “Trump slump.”
Cathy Swerdlow was delighted to play Grinch. She’s hoping this time to get more than 37 views.
[Via Jess]
Senator Tina Polsky Files Multiple Bills Addressing Gun Safety [More]
By presenting what amounts to a gun-grabber press release and accepting and promulgating that any of this will result in “gun safety,” FNN “News” shows itself to be nothing more than a worthless propaganda parrot, not to be taken seriously, and certainly not to be believed.
[Via Jess]
Trump hails Florida Dem’s decision to ditch party, join GOP [More]
I’m trying to figure out how including this cow who has pledged to “stand up to the NRA and fight for a ban on military style assault rifles and the high capacity ammunition that make them so lethal” will help…
Anybody else getting a Professor Harold Hill of politics vibe…?
[Via Andy M]
Albritton, R-Wauchula, told reporters that as a life-long and consistent supporter of law enforcement, he will oppose any open carry legislation in 2025: “I trust my law enforcement officials. They oppose it … and I stand with them today in opposition.” [More]
Because after all, who works for whom?
He’s in a solidly Republican district, the primary was canceled, and he’s got his seat ’til ’28, so what’s he care what you think?
[Via Jess]
President-elect Trump announces Pam Bondi as his new pick for US attorney general [More]
That would be the same Pam Bondi NRA sued over denial of rights for 18-20-year-olds where the 11th Circuit, contrary to Bruen, “decided that historical sources from Reconstruction are more probative of the Second Amendment’s scope than those from the Founding.”
I can sense the apologists preparing arguments that her job is to defend state law.
I don’t hold any politician to standards I don’t hold myself to. I’d quit a job that required me to do that.
Wouldn’t you?
More words, President Trump?
This is exactly why “Gun Owners for Trump” needs to be more than names to help him get elected but actually be a presence and have his ear when he’s in power.
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Will the “gun rights groups” try to rein this in?
Florida’s “stand your ground” provisions won’t give them a pass from prosecution if there’s a question of legality, or if a Democrat DA decides there’s ginned up anger they can exploit. [More]
But when it’s all said and done, “I’d rather be judged by 12 than carried by six” applies.
Hurricane guns: DeSantis orders no suspensions, no limits on gun sales during storm [More]
It’s ridiculous that this is even an issue, but government…
What kind of absolute statist moron would disarm the people at the time they needed to protect themselves the most?
Ol’ Don Hagan sure made a permanent name for himself, didn’t he?
And if you think Helene exposed FEMA, Milton is just getting warmed up.
[Via Jess]
I spoke directly with Mayor Dowling Watford and Police Chief Donald Hagan. Both profusely apologized and explained that at no point was it their intention to strip the residents and business owners of their Second Amendment rights. [More]
I’d prefer officials do things my way because they share my convictions, but if they just do it out of fear I can live with it.
Default Judgment Paves the Way for Open Carry Victory in Florida [More]
And the bill to fix things is being held up by elements in Florida’s Republican supermajority…? So, when you donate to “good” candidates through WinRed, a portion also goes to “bad” ones…?
Today, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation filed a federal lawsuit in South Florida, challenging the state’s ban on open carry of firearms. [More]
Look at the name at the end of the complaint.
2nd Amendment Grades for Florida’s 2024 Political Candidates [More]
Nice to see others recognizing Rick Scott for the two-faced weasel that he is.
Additionally, it barred illegal aliens and other foreign citizens from collecting voter registration forms, though that portion of the law was struck down in March by an Obama-appointee. [More]
The South Park succubus comes to mind.
[Via Michael G]
Recent operations by the FBI and prosecution by the U.S. Department of Justice has led to federal convictions for Florida residents accused of buying high-powered guns to arm the gangs in Haiti… “These international gangs and these criminal organizations have very sophisticated means and networks to be able to facilitate smuggling, whether it’s through shipments, out of the ports, airlines, different things like that…” [More]
I notice how it is “international gangs” are in this country in the first place is left unexplored.
Better to let NBC News of rigged flaming truck notoriety blame DeSantis…
[Via Jess]
“I said [at the press conference] if you shoot accurately, and you kill the guy, you save taxpayers money. And I also said that if somebody gets killed during a home invasion, the odds of them re-offending are zero. And we like those odds, which we do,” he told Fox News Digital. [More]
Still, even if you live in Santa Rosa County, the sheriff’s public sentiments notwithstanding, remember one thing when his deputies respond.
[Via Jess]
Based on the several key wins by Republicans, Democratic turnout appears to have been hampered by the party’s decision. Republicans and Republican-supported candidates managed to flip several seats in their favor. [More]
There’s only one thing left for Democrats to do!
[Via Michael G]
After Media-Brutalized Gun Freedom Law, Violent Crime Drops In Florida [More]
Didn’t help this poor guy, though.
I see Forbes was one of the guilty DSM parties.
I remember when Steve was trying to con gun owners into thinking he was a pal. NRA, of course, fell for it, but they’ve covered their tracks by deleting their video “Steve Forbes – a New President to Put Forward a PositiveProgram.”
[Via Edmund M]
One witness told the station the disabled man was getting “chunks” ripped from him while neighbors also threw items at the dogs in an attempt to stop them. [More]
They’re in FLORIDA, fer cryin’ out loud…
What the hell is wrong with people?
Cape Coral company offers free AR-15, turkey with roof purchase in ‘most Florida thing you can do’ [More]
Any bets on how long Facebook lets this stay up?
[Via Jess]
“Unless and until judicially or legislatively clarified, I conclude that the definition of ‘short-barreled rifle,’ which the Legislature enacted in 1969, does not include a handgun, such as a pistol, to which a person attaches a stabilizing brace, because the use of such an optional accessory does not change the fundamental characteristics of the handgun.” [More]
Not that politicians majority rule voting on what to call something would legitimately alter the truth…
[Via Jess]
