Governor DeSantis Supports Second Amendment Restoration

AmmoLand ^ | March 10, 2025 | Dean Weingarten

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On March 4, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis gave his State of the State address to the Florida legislature. In the address, Governor DeSantis vocalized his support for restoring Second Amendment rights. Second Amendment statements start about minute 24 into the speech:

The free state of Florida has not exactly led the way on protecting Second Amendment rights.   We have some of the more “weak” laws on the country compared to our other states who consider themselves conservative. I would ask you to protect peoples Second Amendment Rights. Look back in instances where legislation may have been passed in recent years, such as shifting the burden on red flag laws, such as taking away the rights of young adults to be able to purchase firearms, such as limiting somebody’s ability to both keep and bear arms.

Governor DeSantis asked the legislature to protect people’s Second Amendment Rights. He particularly mentioned Red Flag laws, pointing out those laws do not provide proper due process. He stated Florida should not ban young adults from being able to purchase long guns.

In this video on the Florida channel, Governor DeSantis spoke with reporters directly after the State of the State address. Governor DeSantis discusses open carry, starting at 8:25. An abbreviated clip can be seen on X.

In the press session, after the speech, Governor DeSantis expounds on Second Amendment issues. DeSantis makes arguments often made by Second Amendment supporters. He stresses the Second Amendment protects open carry. He believes most gun owners will not open carry very often, but they want to have the right to open carry to be recognized and protected.

[marktwain]

Governor DeSantis has become more openly pro-Second Amendment. The problem is a few RINOs in the Florida Legislature.

[SauronOfMordor]

“ but they want to have the right to open carry to be recognized and protected.”

If open carry is not allowed, then if you’re carrying concealed and the wind blows your shirt open and people see your gun, then you may get hassled for “brandishing”.

If open carry is also allowed, then you’re cool.

[Joe 6-pack]

Glad I live in a Constitutional carry state. I do maintain a CCW license only so I have reciprocity with adjacent, less enlightened states.

[Savage Beast]

I like Vance very much. I like DeSantis even better.

[Feckless]

In 2023 I did a 23 state, 11,000 mile solo trip on my Harley. Florida was the only state that I couldn’t Open Carry.

[circlecity]

“ Glad I live in a Constitutional carry state. I do maintain a CCW license only so I have reciprocity with adjacent, less enlightened states.”

I live in a constitutional carry state too. Fortunately I purchased a lifetime CCW permit back in the day so I don’t have to maintain it.

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