Florida Republicans Slam ‘Liberal Agenda’ Amid Gun Registry Scandal in Jacksonville

Florida Republicans slammed the “liberal agenda” amid a gun registry scandal in Jacksonville.




Following confirmation of a State Attorney investigation and subpoenas issued to Jacksonville city leaders, Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power blasted Mayor Donna Deegan, a Democrat, for her “blatant disregard for the law” amid revelations that her office has been secretly maintaining an illegal gun registry.

“It should be no surprise to anyone that liberal Donna Deegan is now under investigation for trampling the Second Amendment,” said RPOF Chairman Evan Power. “I join with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, former Mayor Lenny Curry, and others in calling out this direct assault on the rights of law-abiding citizens.”

According to reports, the secret gun registry at City Hall and other city buildings logged names, photo IDs, ages, and weapon types of people who entered the buildings carrying legal firearms.

“Let me be clear: this attack on our rights will not stand,” the Republican Party of Florida Chair continued. “Those responsible for this reckless, lawless behavior must be held accountable — not just in the courtroom, but in the court of public opinion. Florida Statutes 790.335 clearly prohibit the creation or maintenance of any firearm registry, with both criminal and civil penalties in place for violators. Floridians deserve leaders who protect their freedoms, not radical liberals like Donna Deegan who think they’re above the law.”




Governor Ron DeSantis called the gun registry in Jacksonville unlawful and agreed it violates the Second Amendment rights of citizens. He said Florida laws are clear and the Florida Constitution is clear on this issue.

Democratic Mayor Deegan was not subpoenaed in the investigation, but nine current and former city officials were, according to reports. She denied knowledge of the registry before a complaint was received recently. The Jacksonville Mayor’s office released this statement:

“The policy in question was created and written before Mayor Deegan took office. In light of the issue that has been raised, we are undergoing a review of all policy directives, particularly those from the previous administration that were left for us on their way out. Mayor Deegan and the leadership of her administration fully support constitutionally protected rights. As we stated yesterday, the City of Jacksonville has received and complied with a subpoena from the State Attorney’s Office. Out of respect and in full cooperation with their review, we do not have further comment at this time.”