Sarasota Sheriff challenges Chief Judge's court order

This is in today's paper:

Author: Lee Williams

Snip:A showdown is looming between Sheriff Tom Knight and Chief Judge Charles Williams in the 12th Judicial Circuit.

Knight removed deputies from all non-courtroom facilities — such as the Clerk of Court's Office. Knight's legal advisors believe that screening visitors for weapons could be in violation of the state's preemption statute, which allows only the Florida Legislature to regulate firearms.

Williams ordered the Sheriff in a letter to return deputies to screening stations at court facilities buildings. Williams gave Knight until 5 p.m. Monday to announce when he would be in "full compliance" with the order.

Knight can appeal the order or seek an injunction from another judge.

If the sheriff ignores the judge's order, he could face contempt charges and be sent to the county jail.

Knight made it clear to the judge that he will not comply and that he has no plans to return deputies to court facilities.

It all began when Senator Greg Steube was denied entry into the Clerk of Court building because he had a weapon, even though he has a permit to carry it. Steube said that:

• Only concealed weapon permit holders are restricted from carrying concealed in a "courthouse" pursuant to 790.06
• but it says nothing about "Court Facilities."

In his order, Williams defines "court facilities" as...

Full story:
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20...sota-officials

This is just a partial re post from the Washington Post.......A number of States now believe it is 'Unconstitutional' to "Permit" Carrying a Firearm...............Carry If You Got Them...............

A Civilized Society has 'Rules'?


New Hampshire this week passed a law allowing residents to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, joining a growing number of states that are allowing residents to carry weapons out of sight without a license.

At least 11 states have passed laws allowing the concealed carry of guns without a permit, and 16 states have introduced legislation this year to do the same, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Rifle Association. Gun rights advocates see the laws as the next frontier in Second Amendment rights. But the legislation has been controversial in many places where it has been introduced, with law enforcement members, politicians and gun proponents arguing that the bills go too far.

“That’s kind of the next step in expanding law-abiding gun owners’ constitutional right to self-protection,” said Jennifer Baker, a spokeswoman for the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action. “It’s where a lot of states are moving.”

Nationwide, the legislation has been contentious and has failed in states that are traditional bastions of gun rights. The legislation has been dubbed “permitless carry” or “constitutional carry,” as proponents believe that people have a constitutional right to carry a gun with as few restrictions as possible. Legislation is pending in states including Kentucky — where gun rights advocates expect it to pass — Texas, Colorado and Indiana.

I'm a big 2nd amendment guy, but the Sheriff's sounds like a kook!

DATE: March 4, 2017

TO: USF & NRA Members and Friends

FROM: Marion P. Hammer
USF Executive Director
NRA Past President

SB-646 and SB-616 by Sen. Greg Steube will both be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, between 4:00-6:00pm.

SB-646 Open Carrying by Sen. Greg Steube removes the criminal penalties for violations of the open carry law and prohibits a person who has a concealed firearms license from being arrested and charged with a crime if their firearm becomes exposed to sight of another person.

SB-616 Courthouse Carry by Sen. Greg Steube allows a concealed firearms licensee to temporarily store a firearm with courthouse security when entering a courthouse and provides for return upon departure.

Please EMAIL the following Senate members IMMEDIATELY and URGE them to SUPPORT SB-616 & SB-646