Florida Democrats introduce 13 gun control bills in the state legislature, following the recent enactment of an open carry law. Proposed measures include banning sales of assault-style weapons and requiring background checks for ammunition purchases, aiming to address rising concerns about gun violence in the “Gunshine State.”
Despite the urgency, Democratic lawmakers recognize the uphill battle they face, with GOP leadership showing little interest in scheduling committee hearings for their bills. Notably, Fred Guttenberg, an advocate for gun violence prevention whose daughter died in the Parkland shooting, emphasizes the need for continued efforts to enact meaningful legislation to protect the community.
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