[Opinion] Florida AG Takes a Stand Against 2018 Bump Stocks Law

AG Uthmeier issues opinion that Florida's bump stock ban violates the 2nd Amendment

Today, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a letter stating his opinion that Florida's prohibition on bump stocks violates the 2nd Amendment.

Florida AG takes a stand against 2018 bump stocks law

Shortly after being reappointed by voters this month, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has declared that his office will no longer enforce a 2018 state law.

Florida attorney general says 2018 bump stock ban violates Second Amendment, won't defend convictions

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier declared the state’s 2018 ban on bump stocks unconstitutional Friday, announcing that his office will no longer defend convictions under the statute. In a formal legal opinion issued Nov. 13, Uthmeier concluded that Section 790.222 of the Florida Statutes violates the Second Amendment by imposing a “categorical… The post Florida attorney general says 2018 bump stock ban violates Second …

Uthmeier Declares Bump Stock Ban Dead

TALLAHASSEE – Attorney General James Uthmeier stated Friday his office would no longer defend convictions of the state’s ban on bump stocks on appeal, asserting the 2018 law outlawing the firearm accessories is unconstitutional.