Former Congressman David Jolly is exploring a potential gubernatorial run as a Democrat in Florida, advocating for gun liability insurance as a measure to curb gun violence. In light of six mass shootings within the first four months of 2025, resulting in 10 deaths and at least 20 injuries, Jolly calls for innovative approaches to promote responsible gun ownership and believes insurance companies could play a crucial role in this strategy.
As gun safety discussions face resistance from a Republican supermajority in the Florida Legislature, Jolly’s proposal raises questions about accountability and public safety. While similar liability laws are currently challenged in courts across other states, Jolly asserts that everything must be on the table to increase responsibility in gun ownership, significantly reflecting on Florida’s troubling history, which ranks third nationally in mass shootings since 1982.
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