Florida is Officially a FREE State Once Again-- Gun Owners STUNNED

Published on June 9, 2026
Duration: 7:13

Florida is officially dismantling its three-decade-old mandatory three-day waiting period for firearm purchases, a law originally passed by voters in 1990 and expanded after Parkland. The Attorney General has deemed the law unconstitutional, arguing it infringes on Second Amendment rights without effectively deterring criminals. This move is seen as a significant victory for gun owners, removing a barrier to exercising constitutional rights, particularly in emergency self-defense situations.

Quick Summary

Florida is eliminating its mandatory three-day waiting period for firearm purchases, a law in place for over three decades. The state's Attorney General has deemed it unconstitutional, arguing it infringes on Second Amendment rights without deterring criminals and inconveniencing law-abiding citizens.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Florida Becomes a Free State for Gun Owners
  2. 00:05Dismantling Gun Control in Florida
  3. 00:12The Waiting Period Explained
  4. 00:23Florida's Gun Control Package
  5. 00:31Impact and Danger of Waiting Periods
  6. 00:43A Three-Decade Law Ends
  7. 00:57Scenario: Needing a Firearm Urgently
  8. 01:16Background Checks vs. Waiting Periods
  9. 01:39Criminals and Waiting Periods
  10. 01:50Constitutional Rights vs. 'Sometimes'
  11. 02:03AG Declares Waiting Period Unconstitutional
  12. 02:19Analogy: Free Speech Waiting Period
  13. 02:33Dangerous Path of Restricting Rights
  14. 02:56Pushback Against Gun Control
  15. 03:03Emergencies and Waiting Periods
  16. 03:36Why Wait to Protect Yourself?
  17. 03:54Vote Against Gun Control Measures
  18. 04:06Court Decision Pending on Waiting Period

Frequently Asked Questions

What is happening with gun waiting periods in Florida?

Florida is officially dismantling its mandatory three-day waiting period for firearm purchases. The state's Attorney General has declared the law unconstitutional, arguing it infringes on Second Amendment rights without effectively deterring criminals.

Why is the Florida gun waiting period being removed?

The three-day waiting period, in place for over 30 years, is being removed because it's considered an infringement on constitutional rights. Critics argue it doesn't stop criminals but delays law-abiding citizens, especially those needing firearms for immediate self-defense.

What was the history of Florida's gun waiting period?

The mandatory three-day waiting period for firearm purchases in Florida was initially passed by voters in 1990 for handguns. It was later expanded to cover virtually all firearms following the Parkland school shooting incident.

What is the legal argument against Florida's gun waiting period?

The legal argument is that the waiting period is unconstitutional because it delays the exercise of a fundamental right without a compelling justification. The Attorney General contends that criminals will not be deterred by such a delay, while law-abiding citizens are inconvenienced and potentially left vulnerable.

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