One State Attorney just told police in six Florida counties that Florida law does not independently require ATF approval, a tax stamp, or registration for suppressors and short barreled rifles and shotguns.
Week Ending Oct. 24: A Federal Court Ruling on Switchblades
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.
Your 2026 Florida Gun Owners Voter Guide Is Here
Election Day is November 3. Before you vote, I want you to have our 2026 Voter Guide.
Six Counties Got an Answer. What About Yours?
Last week a Florida prosecutor put in writing what gun owners have been asking for, but only for six counties. I want the rest of Florida to get the same answer.
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.
It Could Have Been So Much Worse: One Armed Citizen Stopped the Bend School Shooter
On Thursday, Oct. 15, a 16-year-old shot his way through a locked door at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon. A man on site, reportedly a father of a child at the school, saw him go in and stopped him.
Florida Gun Owners: Make Your Vote Count This November
In Florida, vote-by-mail requests made before the 2024 general election have expired. If you are counting on a mail ballot this year, request a new one by 5 p.m. Thursday, October 22nd, or plan to vote in person.
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.