[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

That has nothing to do with Florida.

The President of the United States ordered US flags to Half Mast until sunset on 3/31/23.

Any US Flag flying at Half Mast today in Florida, is not only violating US Flag protocol, it's disrespectful.

Absolutely.
Question though, isn’t it Half Mast on a ship and called Half Staff on land?

[rsimpson]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Governor Pillen is FROM NEBRASKA what’s that go to do with Florida.
Getting back to Florida it’s a slap in the face to everyone signing a new law in Florida okaying concealed carry without permit. Not signing in public but closed meeting!

Ever hear of the 2nd Amendment? There should be no need for the law in the first place.

[allsport]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

The school shooting in Nashville is the reason. Just like all the other times we've seen are flag at half staff. You'd think people would get tired of seeing it like this way.

Doesn't appear so and now we have no permit concealed weapons, really a stage for more shootings.

[JGibson]

Not to be infringed on.

[phousel]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

Uneducated Question: understand that there is no need for a concealed carry permit BUT Is a background check still needed before the actual sale/delivery of the weapon? If so felons (etc) would be caught at that point. NO???

Yes

[Two Bills]

Flags Half Staff

I would be more concerned about the head teacher losing her job for showing probably the worlds most famous statue to her art students.
Society is going mad.

[Marine1974]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

There are only 2 people who can order the US Flag to be flown at Half Mast, the President and the Governor.

Any Flag being flown at Half Mast in Florida right now, violates US Flag protocol.

Why are the Flags at Half Staff Today? - American Flags Express

https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/upl...ee-Tragedy.pdf

The mayor of the District of Columbia can also order the flags at half staff .

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Marine1974

The mayor of the District of Columbia can also order the flags at half staff .

You're right, 3 people. Thank you.

I should have remembered that. There was a controversy a few years back, when Marion Berry was the Mayor.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by allsport

Doesn't appear so and now we have no permit concealed weapons, really a stage for more shootings.

Except is hasn't happened in the other 25 states that have Constitutional Carry...

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Why were they denied?

Was it a simple clerical problem with the application? Or did they fail a background check?

If it's the latter, it's possible that they should not be allowed to own a firearm at all...

Even if the law is passed, a federal background check and three day waiting period is required to purchase a handgun.

Of course some people may acquire a gun illegally but that's happening now.

[ringmic88]

Originally Posted by allsport

Doesn't appear so and now we have no permit concealed weapons, really a stage for more shootings.

I would say set the stage for less shootings. The only thing that stops a bad guy/girl with a gun is a good guy/girl with a gun. Signs that say "Gun Free Zone" only invite the bad people in.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

There are only 2 people who can order the US Flag to be flown at Half Mast, the President and the Governor.

Any Flag being flown at Half Mast in Florida right now, violates US Flag protocol.

Why are the Flags at Half Staff Today? - American Flags Express

https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/upl...ee-Tragedy.pdf

Is it "half staff" or "half mast"?

[Johnsocat]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Flags Half Staff

I would be more concerned about the head teacher losing her job for showing probably the worlds most famous statue to her art students.
Society is going mad.

Hopefully they won't destroy it...

[Johnsocat]

Originally Posted by allsport

Doesn't appear so and now we have no permit concealed weapons, really a stage for more shootings.

Might bring RESPECT back to our public places...

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by ringmic88

I would say set the stage for less shootings. The only thing that stops a bad guy/girl with a gun is a good guy/girl with a gun. Signs that say "Gun Free Zone" only invite the bad people in.

I predict there will be more shootings (and a lot of excuses) but my crystal ball doesn't work very well. It would be nice if you are right. We shall see.