{"id":2082807,"date":"2023-10-29T00:19:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T04:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-pushes-back-on-calls-for-gun-control-red-flag-laws-we-need-more-institutionalization\/"},"modified":"2023-10-29T00:20:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T04:20:42","slug":"desantis-pushes-back-on-calls-for-gun-control-red-flag-laws-we-need-more-institutionalization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-pushes-back-on-calls-for-gun-control-red-flag-laws-we-need-more-institutionalization\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis opposes gun control and red flag laws, advocating for increased institutionalization."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-pushes-back-on-calls-for-gun-control-red-flag-laws-we-need-more-institutionalization%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2082807&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Stands Firm Against\u200b Gun Control Laws<\/h2>\n<p>Florida \u200cGovernor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/ron-desantis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ron DeSantis<\/a> has made it clear that he \u2062will not support red flag \u200dlaws or any other\u200d form of gun control legislation. In \u2062the aftermath of a tragic\u2063 shooting in Maine, where 18 people lost their\u2063 lives, DeSantis\u2062 emphasized the \u200dimportance of\u200c protecting a person&#8217;s due process rights.<\/p>\n<p>During an interview with CNN&#8217;s Kaitlan Collins on &#8220;The Source,&#8221; DeSantis expressed\u2063 his concerns about the abuse of red flag laws.\u2063 He highlighted \u2062the fact that anyone can lodge a complaint, leading\u200c to the confiscation\u2064 of firearms without\u2062 proper adjudication. For DeSantis, this is not just a\u2063 Second\u2063 Amendment\u200c issue, but also \u200da Fifth Amendment \u200bdue process issue.<\/p>\n<p>When asked if he\u200d would support red flag laws if\u2063 elected president, DeSantis firmly responded, \u2063&#8221;No, \u200bI don&#8217;t think that&#8217;d be appropriate at all.&#8221; Instead, he emphasized the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-expands-conservatorship-law-to-force-those-gravely-disabled-by-drug-addiction-mental-disorder-into-treatment\/\" title=\"California broadens conservatorship law to compel treatment for individuals severely impaired by drug addiction or mental illness.\">improved mental health care<\/a> and increased institutionalization for individuals who pose a danger to society.\u2063 Additionally, DeSantis stressed the importance of holding violent criminals\u200d accountable by keeping them behind bars for extended periods of time.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis proudly \u200dstated\u200c that his administration&#8217;s efforts have contributed to a 50-year low\u200b in crime rates in Florida. By empowering law enforcement to do their jobs effectively, his administration has made significant progress in \u2063ensuring public\u200d safety.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch the interview:<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Unlike Donald Trump, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RonDeSantis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RonDeSantis<\/a> will\u200d never support\u2063 a red flag law as \u2064president.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So it&#8217;s safe to say \u2064a President \u200dDeSantis would\u200d not \u2062sign any kind of \u200dnational red flag law?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis:\u200d &#8220;No&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b8GM3J6eLw\">pic.twitter.com\/b8GM3J6eLw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DeSantis War Room \ud83d\udc0a (@DeSantisWarRoom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DeSantisWarRoom\/status\/1717718152992166150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 27, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Governor DeSantis justify his opposition to gun control laws \u2063in light \u2062of the tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  H of the tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High \u2063School in 2018, many called for \u2062stricter gun control\u2064 measures to prevent such incidents \u200cfrom happening again. However, \u200bDeSantis firmly believes that the solution to gun violence\u2063 does not lie in limiting gun \u200crights but rather in addressing the root causes of these \u200dcrimes.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main arguments against gun control laws is the infringement they pose on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding \u2064citizens. DeSantis firmly believes in upholding the Constitution and protecting the\u200d rights of Floridians to bear arms. He argues \u200cthat responsible gun \u2063owners should not be punished \u200dfor the actions \u2062of a few individuals who abuse their Second Amendment \u2064rights.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, DeSantis argues that implementing red flag laws and other gun control measures would not effectively prevent mass shootings or reduce gun violence. He believes that these laws would only serve to disarm law-abiding citizens without addressing the\u2064 underlying issues that contribute to violence.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of focusing on gun control, DeSantis advocates for addressing mental health\u2062 issues and improving school safety to prevent future tragedies. He believes that by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-pushes-back-on-calls-for-gun-control-red-flag-laws-we-need-more-institutionalization\/\" title=\"DeSantis opposes gun control and red flag laws, advocating for increased institutionalization.\">providing adequate mental health services<\/a> and resources,\u2064 individuals\u2064 who are at risk of\u200b committing\u200c acts of violence can be identified and receive the help they need before it escalates to a tragic event.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, DeSantis has prioritized improving school\u200d safety by increasing funding for school resource officers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/broward-county-mandates-clear-backpacks-next-school-year-after-student-threatens-shooting\/\" title=\"Broward County requires clear backpacks for students next year due to a student's shooting threat.\">implementing stricter security measures<\/a>. He believes that \u2064by investing in these areas, \u2062schools can become safer\u200b environments for students and teachers alike.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis&#8217;s stance on gun \u2062control has\u200d received support from many who share his\u2062 belief in the importance of protecting \u200bconstitutional rights. They argue that restricting gun ownership would only leave law-abiding citizens defenseless against criminals\u200b who obtain firearms illegally. They also\u2063 believe that focusing on mental health and addressing the root causes \u200cof violence would have a more significant impact on reducing gun-related\u2064 crimes.<\/p>\n<p>However, DeSantis has faced criticism from those who believe that stricter gun control laws are necessary to prevent future mass shootings. They \u2062argue that easy access to firearms exacerbates the issue and that implementing red flag laws could potentially prevent individuals \u200bwho pose a risk to themselves \u2063or others from acquiring guns.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the criticisms, DeSantis remains steadfast in his opposition to gun \u200dcontrol laws. He \u200dbelieves that it \u2063is essential to prioritize individual liberties and constitutional rights while simultaneously working towards creating safer \u200dcommunities. He remains \u2062committed to exploring alternative strategies that address the root causes of violence without infringing upon the rights of law-abiding citizens.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Governor \u200dRon\u2064 DeSantis has\u200b taken a firm stance against gun control\u2064 laws in Florida. He firmly believes in defending the\u200b Second Amendment rights of Floridians and argues that gun control measures would not effectively \u200cprevent mass\u200c shootings or reduce gun violence. \u200cInstead, he\u200c advocates for addressing mental health issues and improving school safety as more effective means of preventing future tragedies. While his\u200c views have garnered both support and criticism, \u200cDeSantis remains committed to protecting \u2064individual liberties and\u200b exploring alternative strategies to create safer communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis opposes gun control laws like red flag laws, stating they infringe upon due process rights. He expressed this view during a CNN interview, following the recent shooting in Maine. As a Republican presidential candidate, DeSantis firmly stands against measures that compromise individual rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2082808,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2082807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2082807"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2082807\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2082808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2082807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2082807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2082807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}