Post by danceswithdogs on Aug 26, 2012 14:45:26 GMT -5
Gov. Rick Scott rejects request to ban concealed weapons outside GOP convention in Tampa
Posted on May 2, 2012 by Cowboy Byte
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has rejected a request to ban visitors from carrying concealed weapons in downtown Tampa during the Republican National Convention in August.
The request came from Mayor Bob Buckhorn, who wrote Scott to ask for an executive order to override state and federal laws allowing people with concealed weapons permits to carry firearms.
Buckhorn and others are concerned about people carrying guns at such a large, politically charged gathering.
In a same-day response to Buckhorn’s letter Tuesday, Scott, a Republican, said banning guns in the downtown area would infringe upon citizens’ constitutionally protected rights to legally arm themselves.
Isn't it great to see someone in power stand up for the rights he swore to protect? Unlike our worm-in-chief.
Posted on May 2, 2012 by Cowboy Byte
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has rejected a request to ban visitors from carrying concealed weapons in downtown Tampa during the Republican National Convention in August.
The request came from Mayor Bob Buckhorn, who wrote Scott to ask for an executive order to override state and federal laws allowing people with concealed weapons permits to carry firearms.
Buckhorn and others are concerned about people carrying guns at such a large, politically charged gathering.
In a same-day response to Buckhorn’s letter Tuesday, Scott, a Republican, said banning guns in the downtown area would infringe upon citizens’ constitutionally protected rights to legally arm themselves.
Isn't it great to see someone in power stand up for the rights he swore to protect? Unlike our worm-in-chief.