A recent appellate court ruling brings Jacksonville’s controversial gun registry policy under scrutiny, raising questions about its legality amid evolving state laws on firearm possession. The 1st District Court of Appeal’s decision suggests that open carry may be permissible despite the absence of legislative approval, leading critics, including Governor Ron DeSantis, to label the registry a violation of constitutional rights.
The registry, initiated by the previous administration, tracked individuals carrying firearms in city buildings, but it faced legal challenges given Florida Statutes 790.335, which prohibits such lists. As the State Attorney’s Office investigates, city officials—including former and current staff—have received subpoenas, further complicating the registry’s future and highlighting the tension between local policies and state law on gun ownership.
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