Videos tagged with First District Court of Appeal

Florida has effectively eliminated its open carry ban following a court ruling that found it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, as interpreted by the Bruen test. This decision, driven by the case McDaniels v. State, emphasizes the need for gun laws to have historical justification, a standard Florida's previous ban could not meet. The ruling has immediate implications for millions of gun owners in Florida and is expected to influence gun law litigation nationwide.

A Florida First District Court of Appeal ruling has declared the state's ban on open carry unconstitutional, finding it inconsistent with the Second Amendment. The decision stems from the case of Stanley v. McDaniels, an activist arrested for open carrying a holstered pistol. The court emphasized historical precedent supporting open carry as the preferred method of bearing arms.

The Florida State Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging a 2011 state law that imposes penalties on local officials who approve gun-related regulations. This law strengthens preemption, preventing local ordinances from superseding state firearms laws. The case is brought by a coalition of local governments and Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, who argue that the law infringes on representative democracy and the ability of local governments to enact necessary public health and safety measures. The speaker emphasizes the ongoing nature of Second Amendment challenges at the state level.