Florida County Considers Repealing Gun Sale Waiting Period and Background Check Requirements, Prompting Concerns of A Potential Surge in Immediate Gun Violence
DELAND, Fla. – The Volusia County Council in Florida unanimously voted to move forward with a plan to repeal local gun laws that require a three-day waiting period and background check for private gun sales. The ordinance will undergo further voting before it is officially repealed. The law currently applies to private sellers at gun shows held at the Volusia County Fairgrounds. The proposal to lift these restrictions was put forth by District 3 Councilman Danny Robins and supported by other council members who believe that these rules infringe upon Second Amendment rights. They argue … Read more