HM 1301 Summary

• Memorial to Congress expressing Florida Legislature's opposition to federal proposals to restrict Second Amendment rights, declaring such measures violate the U.S. Constitution.

• Affirms the intent of the Florida Legislature to use all lawful authority and power to resist or overturn any federal gun-control measure that violates Florida residents' right to keep and bear arms.

• Asserts that the Second Amendment and Florida Constitution Section 8, Article I protect the individual right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes including self-defense, hunting, competition, and target shooting.

• Directs copies of the memorial to be sent to the President, U.S. Senate President, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation.