In response to the Governor signing SB 150: Permitless Carry into law, Senate Democratic Caucus Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) shared this statement:
“In the wake of the mass shooting in Parkland, legislators on both sides of the aisle found the courage to enact common sense gun safety laws that have prevented violence and saved lives. Five years later, we have lost that bipartisan common sense to the Governor’s political ambition. Republicans forged forward with blind pride for this nonsensical, reckless policy that prioritizes owning and using a lethal weapon over the security and safety of the people – and which ignores the ongoing gun violence in urban cores, on street corners, and throughout all levels of our communities.
This policy is a mistake. For years, Florida has been the “Gunshine State” – and now we’re emboldening more gun purchases with absolutely no training. If more guns made us safer, we’d be safe by now.”
