Tallahassee had nothing new this week, but the federal courts did, and the statewide early voting period begins today, October 24. Here’s your recap.
Remember SB 88? Washington’s Version Goes Further.
Back in March, a state ammo bill in Tallahassee, SB 88, died in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee. Florida Gun Owners fought it. Now there’s a federal bill that goes further on online sales and bulk purchases, and one of Florida’s own Congresswomen is on it.
Bloomberg Gave Democrats $80 Million
Michael Bloomberg has sent about $80 million to help Democrats in the midterms, including $24 million to Everytown. Here’s how Florida Gun Owners is answering.
Week Ending Oct. 17: A Florida Prosecutor’s Memo on Suppressors and SBRs
A Florida prosecutor put out the first local guidance on the ATF change this week, and it’s good news, with an important limit you need to know about.
Week Ending Oct. 10: ATF Drops NFA Approval and Registration for Suppressors
ATF said Friday it will no longer require NFA approval for suppressors and SBRs. Florida law still applies, and Marion County’s red-flag petitions hit 59 in nine months.
3 Things H.R. 10583 Does to Air Guns
Under H.R. 10583, a bill filed in Congress in September by a California politician, the store that sold you your pellet rifle would have to run a federal background check. Here are three things the bill does.
Week Ending Oct 3: A New Felony Took Effect Thursday
A new Florida law making it a second-degree felony to fire a weapon within 1,000 feet of a school took effect October 1st. And gun-rights plaintiffs took Jacksonville to court over gun bans at city venues.
Does Booker’s Bill Hit Guns You Already Own?
Florida stopped requiring a permit for concealed carry in 2023. Cory Booker wants Floridians to need a federal license just to own a gun.
Top Four Things in Booker’s Gun License Bill
Booker’s S. 3544 would require fingerprints, live fire, one license per gun, and seller reporting. Tell Scott, Moody, and your U.S. Representative to vote hell no.
Quick Reality Check on That DOJ Handgun News
DOJ paused criminal enforcement for 18-20 dealer handgun sales, but Fla. Stat. 790.065(13) still sits at the Florida shop counter.