Firearms will be allowed at GOP Convention

[accessbob]

The City of Tampa had tried to figure out a way to get around state law, but they couldn't.

Firearms Will Be Allowed at GOP Convention | TheLedger.com

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[deen_ad]

GOOD!!

 

[drew]

But later, city attorneys removed the ban on guns after finding that Florida Statute 790.33 prohibits local governments from enacting any laws on the sale, purchase, transfer, taxation, manufacture, ownership, possession, storage or transportation of guns or ammunition.

Enacted last year, the state law allows judgments of up to $100,000 against local governments that enforce local gun ordinances. It also says local officials could be removed from office and fined $5,000, with no representation from the city or county attorney.

I'm betting the local officials wouldn't have any qualms violating state law if Florida didn't hold them personally responsible.

 

[accessbob]

Well, I guess that I missed a couple of extra pages there. So, there will be a gun free zone and that is controlled by the Secret Service. So, basically the convention will be a gun free zone.

 

[DEADTIME]

That's interesting, I heard they will be accepting Wellfare checks to buy tickets at the democratic convention.

 

[DMax]

GOP Sign at the door

" We will check you for a gun if you don't have one we will give you one enjoy your 2A rights"

DNC Sign at the door

"The TSA will be doing the grope down and your going to like it, enjoy the show"