Bogus Florida Firearms Registry Follow Up // AmmoLand Breaking News

Published on October 23, 2019
Duration: 23:58

This video discusses the ongoing investigation into alleged illegal firearms registries being compiled by Florida county sheriff's offices, specifically highlighting Charlotte County and Sarasota County. John Crump of Ammoland News details how the FINDER database, intended for tracking stolen firearms via pawn shop transactions, was allegedly misused to create lists of gun owners, violating Florida Statute 790.335. The investigation is being led by State's Attorney Amira Fox, following public pressure and leaked information, with concerns raised about data privacy and potential misuse by anti-gun groups.

Quick Summary

Florida county sheriff's offices, including Charlotte and Sarasota, are under investigation for allegedly misusing the FINDER database to create illegal firearms registries, violating Florida Statute 790.335. State's Attorney Amira Fox is leading the probe, which stems from concerns about gun owner privacy and potential data misuse.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Bogus Florida Firearms Registry Follow Up
  2. 00:35Recap of the Initial Story
  3. 00:56Charlotte County's Role and the FINDER Database
  4. 01:17Purpose of the FINDER Database
  5. 02:10Florida Statute 790.335 and De Facto Registries
  6. 02:37Initial Story Details and Sheriff's Involvement
  7. 03:40New Information: Sharing with Other Departments
  8. 04:03Scary Part: FINDER Database Transmitting Names
  9. 04:16Software Glitch and Fix
  10. 05:05Public Pressure and Attorney General's Response
  11. 05:27Prosecutor's Office Statement
  12. 06:15The Follow-Up: State's Attorney Investigation
  13. 06:57Subpoenaed Records and County Discussions
  14. 07:30Size of the Compiled Lists
  15. 08:08Unredacted List Sent to Reporter
  16. 08:54Anti-Gun Groups Seeking Gun Owner Lists
  17. 09:34Is This Just a Florida Issue?
  18. 09:50FINDER Software Uniqueness to Florida
  19. 10:10Why Isn't the System Automated for Stolen Gun Checks?
  20. 11:10Sheriff's Responsibility in the System
  21. 11:24Felony to Keep a List of Gun Owners in Florida
  22. 12:08What Can People Do About These Lists?
  23. 12:42Timeline for Investigation Resolution
  24. 13:36Article Release Date and Content
  25. 13:45The Meat of the Story: Gross Negligence
  26. 14:19Is This Clearly a Crime?
  27. 15:17Sheriffs Abusing Public Trust
  28. 15:35Sheriff Chris Brown on Constitutional Enforcement
  29. 16:09Oath to the Constitution vs. Orders
  30. 17:26Law Enforcement as Citizens, Not Above the Law
  31. 18:21How to Support the Investigation
  32. 18:42Joining Florida Carry
  33. 19:33Inviting Florida Carry on the Podcast
  34. 19:50Additional Thoughts and Future Updates
  35. 20:05Sharing Your Own Stories
  36. 20:35Caution on Submitting Stories
  37. 21:49How to Contact John Crump
  38. 22:14A2A Project: Giving Away Firearms
  39. 22:52Hank Strange's Channel and Call to Action
  40. 23:19Supporting John Crump's YouTube Channel
  41. 23:32Supporting Ammoland News
  42. 23:39Vegas Event Mention

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary concern regarding the FINDER database in Florida?

The main concern is the alleged misuse of the FINDER database by Florida county sheriff's offices to compile lists of gun owners, which may violate Florida Statute 790.335, prohibiting de facto firearms registries.

Which Florida counties are reportedly involved in the alleged firearms registry issue?

Charlotte County and Sarasota County are specifically mentioned as allegedly compiling lists of gun owners through improper use of the FINDER database. Information was also shared with the North Port Police Department.

What is Florida Statute 790.335 regarding firearms registries?

Florida Statute 790.335 makes it illegal to create or maintain a de facto firearms registry. This means law enforcement cannot legally compile lists of gun owners, even if the information is obtained through databases like FINDER.

Who is investigating the alleged misuse of the FINDER database in Florida?

The investigation into the alleged misuse of the FINDER database is being conducted by State's Attorney Amira Fox. She has reportedly subpoenaed and pulled specific records from the counties involved.

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