GOOD NEWS: Florida Group's Attempt At AWB Ban FAILS MISERABLY

Published on February 8, 2020
Duration: 7:33

The 'Ban Assault Weapons Now' (BAWN) group's attempt to place a constitutional amendment on Florida's 2020 ballot to ban assault weapons failed significantly. They needed 766,200 verified signatures but only obtained approximately 145,000, representing about 19% of their goal. The group is now shifting its focus to the 2022 ballot. Investigations into the group's funding and leadership revealed a lack of transparency, with the website using a proxy from Toronto and donations routed through ActBlue, a Democrat progressive fundraising platform.

Quick Summary

The 'Ban Assault Weapons Now' (BAWN) initiative in Florida failed to get on the 2020 ballot, collecting only 19% of the required 766,200 signatures. The group is now targeting the 2022 ballot. Investigations revealed a lack of transparency in their funding and leadership, with donations routed through ActBlue and their website using a proxy from Toronto.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Florida Group's AWB Ban Attempt
  2. 00:10Background: Ban Assault Weapons Now Initiative
  3. 01:13Signature Collection Failure for 2020 Ballot
  4. 01:39Number of Signatures Obtained
  5. 02:17Shift to 2022 Ballot Initiative
  6. 02:36Investigation into BAWN Group's Funding and Leadership
  7. 03:21BAWN Website Claims and Transparency Issues
  8. 03:47URL Registration and Proxy Services
  9. 04:01Donation Processing via ActBlue
  10. 04:21Physical Address Leads to UPS Store
  11. 04:40GovTrack Probability of Passage
  12. 04:57Conclusion: BAWN Initiative Failed
  13. 05:20Concerns Over Public Misinformation
  14. 06:09Importance of Education and Engagement
  15. 06:50How to Support Guns & Gadgets

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the 'Ban Assault Weapons Now' initiative in Florida?

The 'Ban Assault Weapons Now' (BAWN) initiative was a group's effort to place a constitutional amendment on Florida's 2020 ballot. The proposed amendment aimed to constitutionally ban the sale of assault weapons within the state.

How many signatures did the BAWN initiative need to get on the ballot?

To qualify for the Florida ballot in 2020, the 'Ban Assault Weapons Now' initiative was required to collect 766,200 verified individual signatures from Florida voters.

Did the 'Ban Assault Weapons Now' initiative succeed in getting on the ballot?

No, the initiative failed significantly. They only managed to collect approximately 145,000 verified signatures, which is about 19% of the 766,200 required signatures for ballot access.

Where is the 'Ban Assault Weapons Now' group directing its efforts now?

Following the failure to get on the 2020 ballot, the 'Ban Assault Weapons Now' group has shifted its focus to the 2022 election cycle. They plan to continue their efforts to gather signatures for a future ballot initiative.

What was revealed about the funding and leadership of the BAWN group?

Investigations into the BAWN group showed a lack of transparency. Their website's domain registration used a proxy from Toronto, and donations were processed through ActBlue, a Democrat progressive fundraising platform. The listed physical address led to a UPS Store.

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