DeSantis pushes to reverse Florida gun laws post-Parkland

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is advocating for significant changes to the state's gun laws, including the repeal of red flag laws and lowering the minimum age for purchasing long guns from 21 to 18. In his recent State of the State address, he emphasized the need to strengthen Second Amendment rights and proposed a 'Second Amendment Summer' initiative that would provide tax-free gun and ammunition purchases. Advocacy groups and families affected by the 2018 Parkland shooting have expressed strong opposition to the proposed rollbacks, highlighting the importance of the laws enacted after the tragedy for public safety. Notably, some lawmakers, including Senate President Ben Albritton, have voiced skepticism about the open carry legislation DeSantis supports, citing law enforcement concerns. As the Florida Legislature prepares to debate these proposals, the outcome is expected to ignite contentious discussions over gun rights and public safety.