The Enemy Attacks in Florida

Mayor Bloomberg's shock troops, the group of lawyers and agitators that have invaded and occupied Colorado, have opened a front and begun the attack in Florida.

H/T and kudos to Miguel at Gunfree Zone, first the Assault Weapons Ban, SB1670.  At first glance, it looks like the New York bill (what a surprise!) with a single feature test, but a 10 round magazine limit (Colorado is currently at 15, New York at 8).  It also outlaws any semiautomatic shotgun that can easily accommodate more than five rounds.  No mention of revolvers at all.  Full text of the bill here in html.  It considers semiautomatic pistols as assault weapons if the magazine is not in the hand grip, making things like your 1896 "Broom Handle" Mauser an assault weapon.  

The second bill is somewhat odder.  I haven't specifically heard about this approach being used elsewhere but SB1678 requires a current certificate from a state approved anger management class to buy ammunition - a cert that must be renewed!  Unfortunately, that's a 15 line add-on in 60 lines of law.  It also replaces the word "handgun" with "firearm" in state law 790.065.  Full text here in html.  The practical result of this is that the 3 day waiting period that used to apply to handguns applies now to all firearms.  No more dropping by the local Bass Pro or Walmart, and walking out with a shotgun or rifle without a waiting period - although they keep the exemption for those who hold a valid concealed carry permit.

Let's get to it Florida gun bloggers, the enemy is inside the gates.  Time to start hassling our representatives, and maybe governor Scott or attorney general Bondi, although I don't really see what she can legally do.  Forward this information to all your friends.  If anyone says they don't care because they don't own a black rifle, smack them up side the head (open hands only!) and have them read the anger management law.  Make sure they know the "bell tolls for thee", too.  They're next.