State Of FL’s Shenanigans Creating Issues In Challenge Of FDLE Delay

By Tom Knighton

A wise man once said, “A right delayed is a right denied.” That’s especially true when you’re talking about a right where the exercise of said right can save your life. Delaying that right may very well prove fatal.

As a result, delays in allowing people to purchase firearms aren’t things to be taken lightly. That’s why Florida Carry is suing the state over a law that delays some gun purchases. Now, there are issues with the challenge. But, none of which appear to be because the pro-gun group is screwing up. Instead, it appears that the state’s shenanigans are getting in the way.

“FDLE [Florida Department of Law Enforcement] has put these people in a position of they have no rights,” said Eric Friday with Florida Carry. “They have no due process. They have no way to challenge FDLE’s non action.”

The state argued a provision of the school safety law passed last year, superseded the 24 hour timeframe to get a background check done.

The state’s lawyers said the provision makes sure people don’t fall through the cracks.

“Do what it needed to do in terms of the background check process to make sure it got it right,” said Rob …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms