Notes from the Resistance
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]
Gonzales is a convicted felon, but wanted to buy a gun. So she asked her drug dealer, who hooked her up with Rashan, who had a pistol stolen in a burglary. After selling her this gun for $200, Rashan apparently got the idea of robbing Gonzales — because, hey, if she’s got $200 to buy a gun, probably she’s got a lot more money, right? And so Rashan arranges a meeting, telling Gonzales some kind of story about having more bullets for the gun. Rashan picks up Quashawn, and takes him to meet with Gonzales, so that Quashawn can rob her — but oops! She uses the gun that Rashan sold her to shoot his accomplice Quashawn. [More]
There’s definitely something systemic going on but it’s not what we’re expected to believe.
[Via Michael G]
Florida Adopted Red Flag Law After Parkland that Failed to Prevent Jacksonville Shooting [More]
Let’s hear it for Gun Phony Rick Scott!
[Via bondmen]
Court records show Agee was most recently was arrested on Feb. 22 in Mobile on three counts of Domestic Violence 3rd Degree. The charges were then dropped. Agee was also charged with Domestic Violence 3rd Degree on April 14, 2022 in Mobile. Those charged were also dropped. [More]
The trick here is to work around due process…
Don’t worry– Marco’s working on that.
[Via FL]
I received an email via the contact form over at my old blog about a legal firm in Florida that specializes in Second Amendment issues. [More]
I can’t say I know anything about them but it can’t hurt to know about another resource to look into. If anyone does have personal knowledge, feel free to leave a comment below.
Gualtieri said the shooting is a “clear example” of Florida’s “stand your ground” law. [More]
Clear it up for me because I’m not seeing it. What I AM seeing is reckless endangerment/culpable negligence.
This looks like stupidity all the way around, from the pool guy who didn’t announce himself and especially from the idiot firing blindly with no regard to what was around and behind the general area of where he presumed his “target” to be. If I lived anywhere around that moron I’d be looking for bullet holes in my house and car and he’d be hearing from me in no uncertain terms about endangering my family.
[Via Steve T]
10 Pro-Gun Americans on Why They Carry in Public [More]
MSN evidently thinks slide show click revenues warrant sidelining its typical anti-gun editorial sentiments now and then. Knowing what those are, I’m just surprised one of the given reasons wasn’t “to compensate for inadequate manhood.”
And pick a side, Ryan Thomas. This playing both sides of the street and then predicting blood in them for the DSM to spread around is unbecoming of someone who says he “believes” in RKBA.
It didn’t happen in Ohio, so stop trying to appeal to people who hate you.
[Via Remarks]
Florida, Texas Announce Suite of Measures to Combat Illegal Immigration [More]
Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue.” And I have that on good authority.
[Via Michael G]
The Manatee County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to allow county employees with concealed carry permits to bring their firearms to work. [More]
Admit that the waters around you have grown.
[Via Remarks]
