What changes could come for Florida gun laws

[@Mat-threw]

We need less gun laws not more.

[@javiem9962]

Facts because last time i check, a “criminal” doesn’t follow law anyway thats why they’re called criminal it comes from the word “crime”😂😂😂

[@Fergtactical]

Facts

[@str4tegyy506]

The higher ups want to ban all guns just like what they did with canada. Starting with michigan you can only have guns for self defence, no hunting guns or old guns.

[@cboydrew22]

I think upping the age limit to 25 to own a gun to prevent young criminals from purchasing

[@ACamaroGuy]

​@@cboydrew22So when my 19 year old son moves out... You're saying he has no right to defend his life from a criminal (who by the way doesn't care about written laws) who may intend to cause his family harm until he's 25? So life has no right to defend itself until 25?

[@harrmick6218]

If I can get drafted into the military at 18 why can I not own a gun?

[@561hopedealers4]

The same reason you can get drafted into the military but not legally drink at 18. Being in the military comes with extensive firearms training, oversight, and strict accountability, which is vastly different from civilian gun ownership.

[@therock1902]

​@@561hopedealers4yeah that doesn't make sense because it's not law

[@JadenReaper]

First, there is no longer a draft the registration process is a safe guard. Second before leaving basic you train with a weapon and live with it prior to even getting blanks then extensive training if in combat arms role with your weapon and any day with nothing to so turns into cleaning or going to the range.

[@richardsqueeze]

Yous think alot higher of the military then what is actually going on there.

[@JadenReaper]

@richardsqueeze seeing as I'm medically retired Veteran with a few deployments as Infantry I know a good deal how the military works.

[@audio3980]

Apparently you are not aware that criminals DO NOT OBEY THE LAW. Gun laws only restrict LAW ABIDING GUN OWNERS. Homicide is already illegal, and the folks that commit these crimes don’t get their guns from a legitimate firearms dealer.

[@561hopedealers4]

While it’s true that criminals don’t follow the law, gun laws aim to reduce access to firearms for those who are most likely to misuse them. Laws aren’t just about stopping crime entirely; they’re about creating barriers that make it harder for dangerous individuals to obtain weapons. No single law is perfect, but combined, they can help reduce harm.

[@audio3980]

@ Again, gun laws don’t restrict anyone with criminal intent from having access to firearms. If that were the case, New York, an INCREDIBLY RESTRICTIVE GUN LAW STATE……has violent crimes with guns DAILY. One notable one is the recent homicide of UHC CEO - IN NEW YORK! So, I ask you again, what “GUN LAW” can you possibly make? Homicide is ILLEGAL IN ANY CITY, and the commission of a criminal act with a firearm is also already A FELONY.

[@richardsqueeze]

Name one city or state with strict gun laws that worked. Just one.

[@robb4269]

@@richardsqueeze does Cuba count?

[@richardsqueeze]

@robb4269 Cuba is a country, not a city or state. Also there are plenty of Cubans who die to come here for our freedoms. So let me know if you think it counts.

[@keeganodonnell9225]

How's the crime rate in Chicago, Portland or New York? They have the tightest restrictions 🤔

[@lordsteppergod7269]

We need open carry

[@SneedSeeding]

I think it should be legal but outside a trail or your property it's kinda silly because you are painting a target on your back for youths to swarm and jump you.

[@firefly9838]

@@SneedSeeding so the masses will tackle gun owners and steal their stuff??

[@Fergtactical]

If 18 year olds are considered adults they should have all of the rights available to adults. If you can vote, work full time hours, go to the military, pay taxes, and be charged as an adult in the court of law then the whole constitution should be available for you to use. If 18 year olds cannot purchase a firearm until 21 then stop considering them as adults when it’s convenient to law. Also in terms of military members, most average guys don’t even know that much about guns and cannot shoot that well depending on the branch. Most general service guys don’t even touch handguns in the military, and aren’t even that experienced with a rifle, nor do they know much about them. Specialized roles are a different story, but I see this all the time with my friends and people at the range. They throw out military as a barrier of protection just to them prove they can barely shoot and don’t even know much about guns, and it’s always the regular guys who try to seem more qualified than they are. If an 18 year old is considered an adult legally, then they should be able to legally access their God given rights anywhere in this country without issues.

[@hughjaybeats4126]

Yeah but only 1% of 18-21 year olds join the military. Most 18-21 year olds are idiots

[@Mikp-zw3cs]

you know back in the day all schools in the south had a shooting and archery session in PE and I don't recall anyone ever getting hurt. That class taught the kids how to handle a firearm and bow and it was even a completive sport in school back then. The problem today is that when you take the proper education out of schools, and you put in place a class that only teaches the kids how to pass a test and not how to actually do the work, it causes people to not know what to do or how to even approach life. Don't blame the gun for the problem, blame the clowns that took the real education out of the schools and the lazy parents that don't take the time to teach their kids how to deal with everything life can throw at them. Teach them how to use the tools that are given to them and let them learn. The older generation never had this kind of garbage issues because we got the education from school and from our parents. If your worried about safety, then teach them safety.

[@johnw9190]

So, teaching your children to be responsible is not a viable solution? Ironically, an 18-20-year-old can currently vote to lower the age to own a gun without having the right to own a gun.

[@firefly9838]

They can vote, they can sign up to die in war, but they can't legally drink a beer... shameful

[@Fajah69]

We need to be allowed to own machine guns and main battle tanks!

[@eldiablo7862]

Ummm.... you can.

[@LoganDuzel]

@@eldiablo7862no only rich people and criminals

[@reallymentalpig1173]

I’m pro gun but wtf do you need a tank for?????????

[@SneedSeeding]

Unironically yes

[@brandonb6164]

@@reallymentalpig1173 fighting tyranny has zero limits

[@do0zer1976]

A armed society is a polite society,...

[@ClarkKyle]

Hey buddy, it’s your culture. Not the guns. sorry for your niece but you will not take my ability to protect myself away because people in your communities are uncontrollable. It’s the sad truth

[@laladoodieincarnate]

Heres what I have observed and possibly made an original quote out of for the last decade: "those who lack self control will seek to control others."

[@gabe1377]

Hopefully people begin to see that it is not the tool but the individual who is the problem. Legislation can restrict all they want, but until mental health issues and morals are addressed, we will continue to have these problems in society. As a legal and responsible gun owner, and many others I know….law abiding citizens aren’t the issue and restrictions only hurt the good guys as criminals and nut cases don’t follow laws.

[@jeepguy4499]

Answer me this question. Can gun violence be the number 1 cause of death for Americans under 18 if there were no guns?

[@liammeech3702]

​@jeepguy4499 even the UK doesn't have have 'no guns' When the US has estimates ranging up to 300 million + arms in private ownership and an explicit right not to be infringed - do you really think all guns will be gone just bc Congress remove the 2a out of the bill of rights?

[@jeepguy4499]

@@liammeech3702 1st of all captain double negative, you seem to be agreeing with me. 2nd Guns aren’t a right, ask any felon.

[@liammeech3702]

@jeepguy4499 We still have shootings despite the draconian laws. The "Britain had one school shooting then banned Pistols." Is a slight of hand: Pistols were first regulated by the 'Pistols act of 1902' - The n further with the 'firearms act of 1920' . In the US felons are supposedly 'disqualified from the millita' but even then they can appeal depending on the state & offence.

[@jeepguy4499]

@@liammeech3702 how many shootings per day do you have? I’d bet strongly that America wins by a huge margin. Again, it’s not a right. Go into any number of buildings where they are prohibited and it becomes clear.

[@markmiela3937]

They all said when permitless carry was passed it would be the wild wild West. They were wrong.

[@fnazazel750]

You new reporters are jokes. I'm glad florida is waking up.

[@fnazazel750]

The teenagers in his community are most of the issues. Their music encourages them as well. Sadly is not about race but the news will flip words and make it this way.

[@JeremyDunn-dn7ux]

It’s the parents, not the kid

[@SneedSeeding]

They buy all their guns with filed off serial numbers that are stolen anyways. Increasing restrictions won't increase or decrease the flow of guns into their hands.

[@fnazazel750]

@@JeremyDunn-dn7ux eventually those kids will be the same but worse as their parents

[@Razor-gx2dq]

​@@SneedSeedingdont forget the illegal switches

[@waynepartin7087]

They want to restrict your rights to own a gun based on one demographics lack of impulse control, which is why you need more guns to protect yourself 🤷‍♂️

[@SirHumano97]

I appreciate WPTV providing some information, showing both sides of the argument from citizens, and not offering the reporter's opinion on the matter. That's how news should be done.

[@johnw9190]

Not quite. You have a big gun show owner playing with his gun v. a group mourning the death of a youth. It's subtle, but effective for some.

[@rickhickman45]

More Restrictions don't help. Criminal's don't OBEY the LAW. Look at the Law's BANNING Guns at School's they didn't Stop the CRIMINALS from using it.

[@eldiablo7862]

It was 18 years ago even in NY when I started buying my collection.

[@o.astamp5680]

*whats the difference between most 18 year olds and most 21 yr olds anyway? Kinda silly*

[@donlord794]

What does any of this have to do with our Second Amendment rights to keep and bear firearms? Our rights are not up for debate, and if someone's kid illegally carries the kid is then a criminal, and the behavior to be a criminal does not subject myself or other law abiding citizens to lose our rights

[@Dynamic268-o2o]

With What Is Going On Right Now The Second Amendment Should Be Left Alone. We Know You Hate Freedom East Coast America But Some Of Us Are Trying To Protect Our Home /Family/Property.

[@Brian-id2sc]

Shall not infringe! LESS RESTRICTIONS AND LESS TAXES!

[@gaminglegend9401]

Bro I was 14 when I got my first gun I’m an adult now and I own them legally but no law stopped me from obtaining one at 14 of course it’s illegal but there was no physical barrier. Laws only work on law abiding citizens, criminals break laws so making guns illegal won’t stop any. Letting people arm themselves will, increase the penalties for breaking gun laws

[@Mrburnout2]

Why is there always so much push against people protecting themselves with more guns but less push against the judges and departments that let criminals walk free daily?

[@E46_wagonlover]

In Germany 5 were killed 200 were injured in an attack with a car. No one is advocating for restrictions on cars and their lethality. Truth is the anti gunners either live in very safe communities or they are misled to believe that less guns will stop bad people from doing bad things.

[@Mike117_]

These people actually believe the government gives you permission to exercise your rights. 😂

[@sezquis]

We love “We Kick Brass”!!!!

[@glitchy_weasel]

No very often we see bills that protect the freedoms and rights of citizens, rather than restricting them. Good job FL, hopefully it passses!

[@roberthawke349]

We don't need more restrictions we need the police to go after the criminals that's what's really needed. And quit blaming law abiding citizens every time something happens.

[@johny_bravo9970]

I’m about to move to Florida

[@firefly9838]

Large parts will be underwater in a decade. Good luck. Hurricanes getting more severe and common.

[@Mrburnout2]

South Florida will be underwater and most older homes are hurricane resistant but of course flooding is different.

[@inspired4more]

There should be no restrictions on voting aged adults. Unless they are going to increase the voting age, 18 year olds should have the same legal rights as 28 year olds. I don't understand how such laws are not overturned on constitutional grounds, except that by the time a person goes through the court process, they are 21 or older and the case is considered moot. That is a problem with our legal system, but it is still a real constitutional conflict. The problem with open carry is that it doesn't prevent anyone from carrying a gun. It just legally prevents you from knowing about it. If you are concerned about guns, why would you want a law that prevents you from knowing when someone around you has one? It's for this very reason that virtually every other state allows open carry.

[@johnnydoe6046]

Was she killed with a legally owned firearm?

[@magiclarry7688]

Restrictions don’t seem to make a bit of difference when someone actually wants to do harm with a gun. More laws proves to do nothing.

[@alexpoore8140]

I'm a criminal and i repeat i will not give up my guns based on any unconstitutional law or any law for that matter, come take it.

[@561hopedealers4]

Though our perspectives on this issue may differ, I truly appreciate how civil and thoughtful this conversation has been. In a world that often tries to pit us against each other over disagreements, it’s worth celebrating when we can discuss tough topics with respect and understanding. This is what America is all about - dialogue, diversity of thought, and finding common ground.

[@JonathanCarter-m3f]

😎Yes less gun laws not more ! 💪. An armed society is a polite society 🤠

[@FABIOFANACCOUNT]

Open carry should not be passed its classless and honestly makes you a target

[@pitbull113]

shall not be infringed.

[@xX41stEliteXx]

WE Kick Brass is a joke don't go there... As a local law enforcement officer he treated me like trash when asking to swap glock plates... that would take 2 minutes of his time...

[@Mike-4547]

Before I purchased my first firearm a Ruger 10/22 rifle I purchased a safe yes that’s exactly what I did because my son was 6. School shootings from young people with mental health issues usually get firearms from irresponsible parents. I know someone is going to be hurt by my comment and I know it’s probably 80% accurate but that’s 80% that can save a life plus don’t leave a firearm in the vehicle especially over night. I have a safe in my truck so I can leave it inside when I run into a post office or a bank, but if I know I’m going into a courthouse or something like that or a doctor I don’t even bring my firearm because I just don’t want to leave it in the car for a long time. I support our Constitution 100% but I’m not that worried if I don’t have my firearm with me for a few hours.

[@NenskiTrill]

You shouldn’t need a license to defend yourself.

[@conservativeperspective366]

That guy is an idiot. It’s very dangerous how people think most individuals who commit gun crimes legally pass background checks.

[@owenc.8288]

Guns are not what's dangerous. The idiots behind them are. Take a look at your own community before blaming the piece of metal.

[@glo278]

I been waiting for this moment all my life

[@jeffreyburney6161]

If the legal age to own a pistol is 21 years of age and the legal age to buy tobacco or vapes is 21 why is it the right to vote 21

[@batboyxl2]

About time. I want to open carry this is not Comifornia

[@soto9679]

Eh background checks don’t work at all NOT one bit

[@donbaird3826]

Voting is the most important decision of your life. "IDIOCRACY"

[@23SodaCan32]

Come on FL I believe in you!

[@jamesjordan4713]

They should raise the age! 18 year olds still can’t rationalize if they’re making a good or bad decision!

[@lilsaint2678]

The age is set at 21 already and stop acting like 18 means child who doesn’t know right from wrong I’ve had a handgun since 16 I’m now 19 not one issue it’s called being in you’re kids life and teaching them

[@jamesjordan4713]

@ you should not be owning a fire arm ! I’ve reported your ip address to the authorities the proper age is 25

[@brettkelly5894]

18 years old could buy guns only a few years ago.

[@actuallyitisrocketscience]

I just want mandatory training courses before you can buy any gun. A few years ago, my neighbor was in his backyard with his six and seven-year-old sons, shooting a rifle into the air. When I asked if the rifle was shooting live rounds or blanks, he told me they were live rounds. When he came over the fence to talk to me, he handed the rifle to the six-year-old. As the neighbors back was turned the child, with his hand on the trigger, proceeded to swing the rifle around. To the little boy the rifle was obviously a toy, yet it was a real hunting rifle with real bullets. I think some training needs to be done. You don’t put the gun in the hands of a child unsupervised, and you don’t fire live rounds into the air in a crowded subdivision. What goes up must come down. Guns are tools, not toys.

[@Barbecue365]

Desantis won’t infringe the second amendment 😂 he wants Floridians to be armed and content.

[@ghostface6947]

Just for that I'm illegally buying guns now

[@Soulcritic]

No to pam red flag bondi!

[@Sandhill1988]

Criminal background check and if under the age of eighteen proof of proper training.

[@ACamaroGuy]

No. Just proof that you are no longer in High School.

[@SneedSeeding]

I think proof of proper training should be a standard period, but the state should pay for it as well as require it.

[@ACamaroGuy]

@@SneedSeeding I disagree. What would you consider standard training? If everyone cannot pass this so-called standard training, they don't get to own a firearm? That violates their 2nd Amendment right. Then who's to say that the government won't start upping the requirements? The government needs to stay out of our second Amendment rights. What needs to happen, mental health issues. Why don't we start telling children today? You are wrong and you are now going to be held accountable for your bad decisions? Let kids get used to being told no and let them get used to being corrected. Let's stop pumping them full of medication because they have not been disciplined properly. Let's stop putting hormones inside of our foods. Let's stabilize our society mentally.

[@computerbiscuit]

A well regulated militia

[@JeremyDunn-dn7ux]

Ban

[@computerbiscuit]

You should not be allowed to purchase a gun unless you have a firearm safety course. As a range safety officer I’ve seen too many people that can legally purchase a gun, but they are severely unsafe around other people. Some firearm training standard is needed in the US.

[@ACamaroGuy]

I do agree with you BUT... Shall Not Be Infringed overrides that.

[@alexpoore8140]

I'm a criminal and i own guns do you really think I'm going to take a class because you want me too, nope not happening.

[@firefly9838]

So the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed as long as a range officer says its ok??? Hmmm no.... that doesn't sound right...

[@joshjosh575]

Fruits N cake is all I see

[@LoganDuzel]

Ah the classic “you need a gun you’re gay 🤓”

[@joshjosh575]

@ diddy clapped hard, cheeks blown out, leakage incoming.

[@JonathanCarter-m3f]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bobroberts2217]

If I can’t own a nuclear weapon, my rights are being infringed upon

[@richardkluesek4301]

The decision of a private citizen to shoot an assailant(s) in self defense is equivalent to a head of state deciding to go to war which nowadays would incur nuclear weapons. Wisecracks are not constructive contributions to the gravity of either situation.

[@richardsqueeze]

​@@richardkluesek4301not even remotely near the same thing. Get a clue.

[@roderickgunn3312]

God didn't give the right

[@simplerick256]

I'm all about my right to own, but to say it's a god-given right? C'mon man...

[@reymc55]

I believe it should be a different background check between the ages of 18-21. No young adult is going to have any record due to the fact they were kids. So, a traditional back on a 18 yo is USELESS

[@francoleon91]

most important decision of your life is voting? 'god given right' clowns

[@landovg5010]

blinding by the government protecting him clown ⬆

[@facebookiseffedup]

god given right......WHICH GOD? the imaginary white man in the sky, asking for a friend

[@richardsqueeze]

Tell your friend to get a clue then. You know what God and one say you'll come to terms with him.

[@luked9409]

None of this is a God given right. God wants the guns GONE. These people are sadly mistaken. My God is everywhere, not just the sky.

[@LoganDuzel]

Birth right there is no such thing as god

[@tonym5368]

We need tighter restrictions on guns in our state of Florida he’s advocating for more guns on the streets to have more of a chance to say I had to defend myself against this 18 year old because he’s legal gun owner.

[@richardsqueeze]

Name me one state or city with "tighter" gun restrictions that it has worked. Just one. Stop thinking criminals follow laws. I dont care what age they are.

[@tonym5368]

@ you must be white

[@lilsaint2678]

Chicago has the tightest restrictions but guess what you walk down the wrong ally at night and you’ll still have a gun in your face more restrictions do nothing then what happens after you get want you want and nothing changes