Did James Overstep


June 5, 2020

Florida Alert! West Palm Beach Mayor Bans Carrying Firearms for Self-defense & Bans Sale of Guns/Ammo

Well it appears Mayor Keith James has upset the NRA (National Rifle Assoc.) The Federalist and America’s 1st. Freedom. The good news is they have millions of readers in Florida.

DATE: June 4, 2020
TO: USF & NRA Members and Friends
FROM: Marion P. Hammer
USF Executive Director
NRA Past President

City of WPB Amended Declaration of State of Local Emergency

I.” The sale of, or offer to sell, with or without consideration, any ammunition or gun or other firearm of any size of description;” Read James Declaration below:

https://www.wpb.org/home/showdocument?id=1189&fbclid=IwAR2JWkVQCawz8gvjbMH5-enyl-

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“Florida Mayor Bans Sale Of Guns And Ammo During State Of `Present Danger”

JUNE 3, 2020 By Madeline Osburn The Federalist

“In declaring a state of local emergency due to riots and civil unrest in the city of West Palm Beach, Florida, Mayor Keith James banned all sales of guns and ammunition Sunday. He also declared all citizens are prohibited from possessing firearms in public places.” Read story below:

https://thefederalist.com/2020/06/03/florida-mayor-bans-sales-of-guns-and-ammo-during-state-of-present-danger/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ila_alert

” James cited a Florida statute that allows public officials to strip law-abiding citizens of their Second Amendment rights by preventing the sale and public possession of firearms.” Read the Statue below:

https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/florida/statutes/florida_statutes_870-044

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“West Palm Beach, Florida, Bans Firearms Sales and Public Carry”

by Garrett O’Leary, Assistant Editor America’s 1st Freedom June 3, 2020

“The mayor of West Palm Beach, Fla., declared a state of emergency on May 31 that banned the sale of firearms and ammunition as well as the right of citizens to carry a firearm for personal protection in public unless they are members of law enforcement.” Read the story below.

https://www.americas1stfreedom.org/articles/2020/6/3/west-palm-beach-florida-bans-firearms-sales-and-public-carry/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ila_alert

“Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order in April that exempted firearms and ammunitions manufacturers from the state’s restrictions during the COVID-19 crisis.
Florida Governor’s Order Supersedes All Local Orders – Firearm Industry Can Remain Open Throughout Florida”

Read Gov. DeSantis executive order below:

http://www2.nssf.org/l/127421/2020-04-02/3z122b