Florida Sheriff Creates Bogus Firearm Registry // AmmoLand Breaking News

Published on October 9, 2019
Duration: 23:08

This video discusses a Florida Sheriff in Charlotte County who is allegedly creating an illegal firearm registry by retaining data from the FINDER system, which is supposed to delete firearm transaction information. John Crump, a writer for AmmoLand, explains that this practice is a felony under Florida Statute 790.335. The discussion highlights concerns about profiling, harassment, and the potential for such a registry to fall into the wrong hands. The video also touches upon the lack of response from the Florida Attorney General's office and the broader political climate regarding Second Amendment rights in Florida.

Quick Summary

Florida Statute 790.335 prohibits sheriffs from creating firearm registries, making such actions a felony. The Charlotte County Sheriff is accused of retaining firearm transaction data from the FINDER system, allegedly to cross-reference with felon databases for investigations. This practice is seen as a violation of Second Amendment rights and a tool for potential profiling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Hank Strange & John Crump
  2. 00:34Allegations: Florida Sheriff Creates Illegal Gun Registry
  3. 01:52The FINDER System and Data Retention
  4. 02:31Florida Firearm Sale Laws Explained
  5. 04:05Sheriff's Access to Transaction Data
  6. 05:07Legal Basis: Florida Statute 790.335
  7. 06:03Reading Florida Statute 790.335
  8. 07:11How Long Has This Been Happening?
  9. 07:34Florida Carry's Involvement
  10. 08:19Size of the Alleged Registry
  11. 08:46Charlotte County Focus
  12. 09:55Has the Registry Been Used for Arrests?
  13. 10:19Purpose of the Alleged Registry
  14. 11:23Has Anyone Come Forward?
  15. 12:27What Can Be Done About This?
  16. 12:41Pressure on the Attorney General
  17. 13:00Statement from GEOA
  18. 13:22Sheriff Pullman's Background
  19. 14:24Attorney General Ashley Moody
  20. 15:00Political Party Affiliations and Values
  21. 16:13Republican Leadership in Florida
  22. 17:05Holding Elected Officials Accountable
  23. 17:37Action for Charlotte County Residents
  24. 18:00John Crump's Article Release
  25. 18:27Is This Happening in Other Counties?
  26. 19:12Final Thoughts and Call to Action
  27. 20:242A Rally in DC (November 2nd)
  28. 22:38Conclusion and Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Florida Statute that prohibits firearm registries?

Florida Statute 790.335 explicitly forbids sheriffs and other law enforcement officials from creating or maintaining any list, record, or registry of legally owned firearms or law-abiding firearm owners. This statute is in place to prevent profiling and harassment, and its violation is considered a felony.

How is the alleged illegal gun registry in Charlotte County, Florida, being created?

The Sheriff's Department in Charlotte County is reportedly retaining firearm transaction data from the state's FINDER system, which is supposed to delete such information after processing. This retained data is then allegedly used to investigate individuals who have sold or pawned firearms.

What is the purpose of the alleged firearm registry being created by the Charlotte County Sheriff?

The suspected purpose of this de facto gun registry is to cross-reference individuals with past firearm transactions against a database of convicted felons. This allows law enforcement to identify and investigate individuals who may be in possession of firearms illegally.

What actions can citizens take if they are affected by this alleged illegal gun registry?

Residents of Charlotte County who believe they have been impacted by the alleged registry are encouraged to contact journalist John Crump via Facebook to share their experiences. Additionally, pressure is being put on the Florida Attorney General's office to investigate and act on the matter.

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