In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Second Amendment community, a Republican State Attorney in Florida is using arguments from a notorious anti-gun group to defend state-level gun control. This isn't just a minor political blunder; it's a full-blown, five-alarm fire for every law-abiding Florida Gun Trader who believes the Republican party is the steadfast guardian of their rights. When the people elected to protect your freedoms start quoting the very organizations dedicated to dismantling them, it's time to pay attention. This development is more than just political theater; it's a direct challenge to the constitutional rights of gun owners across the Sunshine State and a concerning precedent for the rest of the nation.
The Unthinkable Alliance: A Republican SA and Everytown
The controversy centers on Florida's 19th Judicial Circuit State Attorney, Thomas Bakkedahl, a registered Republican. In a legal defense of the state's ban on firearm sales to adults under 21 and its open carry restrictions, Bakkedahl's office cited Everytown for Gun Safety. For those unfamiliar with the gun rights landscape, this is the political equivalent of a cattle rancher quoting PETA to justify his business practices. It's a baffling move that has left many Second Amendment supporters feeling betrayed and questioning the true allegiances of their elected officials.
"I'm legitimately bothered by the fact that supposed allies of gun rights in Florida keep doing crap like this, and now not just in the legislature."
– Tom Knighton, Bearing Arms
Knighton's sentiment captures the frustration perfectly. For years, gun owners have relied on the GOP as a bulwark against the rising tide of gun control. To see a Republican prosecutor using the enemy's playbook is not just disappointing; it's deeply concerning. It signals a potential shift where political expediency outweighs constitutional principles, leaving the rights of the average citizen hanging in the balance.
Who is Everytown for Gun Safety?
To understand the gravity of this situation, it's crucial to know who Everytown for Gun Safety is. Financed heavily by billionaire Michael Bloomberg, Everytown is>
The Legal Battleground: Open Carry and Under-21 Bans
The case in question involves lawsuits challenging two significant Florida gun laws: the ban on open carrying of firearms and the prohibition on adults aged 18-20 from purchasing firearms. Gun rights organizations argue that both laws are unconstitutional infringements on the Second Amendment. The State Attorney's office, in its defense, argued that open carry has no protection under the Second Amendment and used Everytown's talking points to justify the age-based ban. This legal strategy is not>
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