‘Autistic’ son, 13, of fired Florida health worker who challenged DeSantis’ COVID stats is ARRESTED ‘for repeatedly threatening to shoot up his school and stab his classmates’ [More]
Looks like the kid never had a chance.
[Via bondmen]
Tag: Florida
Majority Rules
DeSantis’ signature tips US into majority ‘constitutional carry’ nation with new Florida gun rights law [More]
True, it’s not everything it’s hyped up to be, but it’s an incremental improvement. Time now for a renewed push and holding both the Vichycons and the State Sheriffs Association’s feet to the fire.
UPDATE
DeSantis Says He’ll Call a Special Session to Consider Open Carry [More]
How would you translate “If I can get the votes”?
[Via Remarks]
Half a Loaf
Florida gun owners may soon be able to carry concealed weapons without a license as the permitless carry bill moves one step closer to the governor’s desk after passing in the House on Friday. [More]
But, as we’ve been discussing of late, it won’t include open carry because “law and order” Republicans feel more beholden to the Florida Sheriff’s Association than they do gun owners.
Do what the antis do. Take the incremental win and then come back for more. Bruen‘s tradition and history are is on the side of open carry and they can’t document any credible increase in crime from lawful open carry so that prohibition will fall.
Unless gun owners are ready to take political revenge on the Vichycons — and that means having someone they’ll get behind and support to run against the squishes — there’s not much they can do but complain, which doesn’t accomplish much and is bad for the digestion…
[Via bondmen]
It’s All in How You Say It
Really, Marion?
Florida’s former NRA lobbyist, Marion Hammer, used to be a powerful force for gun rights. Sadly, that is no longer the case. [More]
The wackos, hillbillies, idiots, fruitcakes, and nuts have a point. Dissidents, malcontents, and enemies within all, according to her…
Here’s what she thinks of the general members that NRA’s existence depends on.
Kinda makes me want to wear something special at the upcoming annual meeting.
Daily Defense Redux
David Codrea discusses 2A activist rankling feathers of FL permitless carry bill sponsor [Listen]
Yesterday’s program…
“Who else are they gonna vote for?” Republican arrogance needs to stop — or be stopped. These guys aren’t “giving” us anything.
They Disappoint Because They Can
Authorized Bloggers?
Florida bill would require bloggers who write about governor to register with the state [More]
Assuming this isn’t a total distortion of what’s being proposed, the only question for Republican Florida Sen. Jason Brodeur is “Are you insane?”
We’re the Only Ones Exclusive Enough
Pinellas County, Florida Sheriff Bob Gualtieri in testifying for SB 150 * stated, “I’m a staunch opponent of open carry. We don’t need open carry in Florida. I don’t think that it serves a good purpose for Florida.” [More]
Because then they’d be able to do what WE do…?
That’s a pretty big “but” you’ve got there, sheriff…
Sheriff Grady Judd on Guns
He noted that on the day of the Parkland mass shooting, if someone on campus with a firearm who was well trained, ‘there wouldn’t have been a massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. [Watch]
It’s fair to ask what David Hogg knows that he doesn’t.
[Via 1Gat]
What Did He Think was Going to Happen?
DeSantis Slammed for ‘Next-Level’ Hypocrisy After Trying to Ban Guns at Event and Buck Blame [More]
See, you pull sh!+ like this and more than your friends notice…
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You Keep Using That Word
Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost says Florida’s proposed permitless carry law is ‘fascism’ [More]
Then again, it is the standard Antifa indictment of anyone who’s not a raging commie.
Our best and our brightest don’t always go into politics, do they?
Stupid, overprivileged little sh!+head…
[Via Remarks]
Looking the Gift Horse in the Mouth
Authorizes person to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm if he or she is licensed to do so or meets specified requirements; requires person who is carrying concealed weapon or concealed firearm without license to carry identification & display upon demand by law enforcement; prohibits person who is carrying concealed weapon or concealed firearm without license from carrying such weapon or firearm in specified locations; authorizes nonresident to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm in this state if he or she meets same requirements as resident; provides person authorized to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm without license is subject to specified penalties for possessing such weapon or firearm at school-sponsored event or on school property. [More]
With all those infringements, why do they call it”Constitutional carry”?
I wonder if it will pass.
With ‘Republicans’ Like These
They didn’t want Constitutional Carry nor Open Carry to pass because the idea of their minority neighbors being armed scared them. [More]
Sound like anyone we know…?
[Via Remarks]
Preemptive Strike
Code Red
Florida’s new agriculture commissioner proposes ban on Merchant Category Codes for gun, ammo purchases [More]
ICYMI:
- Proposed Banking Merchant Category Codes Latest Backdoor Ploy to ID Gun Owners
- Radical Push on Card Companies to ID Gun Store Purchases Goes Mainstream
- ‘Progressive’ Bank Developing ‘Department of Precrime’ ‘Snitchware’ on Gun Owners
[Via Jess]
We’re the Only Ones Professionally Courteous Enough
During the exchange, O’Connor told the deputy she was Tampa’s police chief, showed identification and said “I’m hoping you will let us go tonight.” The deputy eventually let them leave the scene. [More]
Just like he would have you or me, right?
Letting that toady go without a reprimand is just as offensive.
Hey, with Mary out, who’s gonna emcee the “gun violence forums“?
[Via Remarks]
A Wake-Up Call
Police say Danisment did not deny the attack, instead claiming that he “saw red” and blacked out. [More]
And he looks like such an otherwise rational individual…
Amazing how self-interest suddenly allows the mind to focus…
Not to be judgmental (!), and the good armed citizen had no way of knowing, but you gotta wonder if a woman who would mate with that is worth sticking your neck out for. It’s not like ol’ Cap Stabben hasn’t told the world what he thinks of them…
We’re the Only Ones Crotchety Enough
“We changed the looks of his groin forever if you know what I mean,” Judd said. [More]
From his previous run-ins, it sounds like this whole incident would have been prevented if only “the law” had been applied.
[Via Remarks]
Who’s Responsible?
‘Publix denies any liability’ for grandmother, toddler’s murders in Florida grocery store [More]
Ordinarily, I’d agree unless deliberate indifference to known dangers could be demonstrated. We are generally responsible for our own defense. Still, statements against customers being armed don’t help discourage predators, although, in Florida, open carry outside of specifically defined limited circumstances still isn’t an option.
As for companies that disallow any kind of carry, I’d like to see more gun owners hand the manager this card and spread the word about his refusal to sign it:
[Via Remarks]