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      Ammo.com Breaks Down Florida Second Amendment Grades For 2024 Election Candidates

      Date:  May 14, 2024

      Grading Methodologyfor a Candidate’s Second Amendment Stance

      Florida’s candidates are graded based on their previous 2A voting records, public statements on their constituents owning firearms, and their willingness to focus on 2A issues. Given our research on this criteria, we’ve assigned the following grades to those running for office:

      Pro-2A Voting History, Outspoken Advocate for Second Amendment Rights, Displays a Strong and Consistent Stand Against 2A Infringements, Makes 2A Rights a Priority.
      Claims to Support 2A Rights, Votes No to 2A Infringements, Makes Second Amendment Rights a Priority.
      Does Not Support Gun Control Measures, is Not An Active Advocate Support for the Second Amendment.
      Does Not Support All Gun Control Measures, Does Not Actively Introduce Anti-2A Legislation.
      Actively Campaigns for Gun Control, Proposes New Gun Control Legislation.
      Voting History Key: We use these symbols throughout the article to show you how politicians voted on legislation that impacts your 2A rights.

      • anti2A
        An Act Against the 2nd Amendment
      • pro2A
        An Act in Support of the 2nd Amendment

      • voted YES

      • voted NO

      • voted YES (sponsor or co‑sponsor)

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      Politicians Running for Federal Office in 2024

      Florida is a key battleground state in the 2024 elections with one Senate seat up for grabs at the federal level and 28 Congressional districts. The following candidates have been graded based on their ability to protect and secure Americans’ Second Amendment rights:

      Rick Scott REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT

      Running for U.S. Senate

      Voting History

      • anti2A
        Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

      Rick Scott’s Second Amendment Stance

      Most Important Issues

      • Foreign Policy
      • Economy
      • National Security

      Summary

      Rick Scott claims to support Second Amendment rights and votes against legislation; however, he isn’t an outspoken advocate and does support some restrictions.

      Debbie Mucarsel-Powell DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE

      Running for U.S. Senate

      Voting History

      • anti2A
        Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019
      • anti2A
        Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019

      Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s Second Amendment Stance

      Most Important Issues

      Summary

      Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is an opponent of Second Amendment rights in both voting history and statements made to the public.

      Kat Cammack REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT

      Running for U.S. House District 3

      Voting History

      • anti2A
        Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
      • pro2A
        Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapons Purchase Act
      • anti2A
        Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

      Kat Cammack’s Second Amendment Stance

      • An outspoken proponent for Second Amendment rights.
      • Co-sponsors new pro-2A legislation.
      • Consistently votes no to anti-2A laws.

      Most Important Issues

      • National Security
      • Second Amendment
      • Corruption in the U.S. Government

      Summary

      Kat Cammack is a staunch supporter of Americans’ Second Amendment rights with a track record to prove it.

      Tom Wells DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE

      Running for U.S. House District 3

      Tom Wells’ Second Amendment Stance

      • Strong opponent of Second Amendment rights.
      • Supports background checks, mandatory training, testing, licensing, and insurance requirements.

      Most Important Issues

      • Capitalism
      • COVID-19
      • Climate Change

      Summary

      Tom Wells is a long-time, outspoken adversary of Second Amendment rights and focuses on gun control as a key issue.

      Cory Mills REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT

      Running for U.S. House District 7

      Voting History

      • pro2A
        Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapons Purchase Act

      Cory Mills’ Second Amendment Stance

      Most Important Issues

      • Constitutionalism
      • Second Amendment Rights
      • Border Security

      Summary

      Cory Mills strongly supports the Second Amendment rights of Americans and has a proven pro-2A track record.

      Tatiana Fernandez DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE

      Running for U.S. House District 7

      Tatiana Fernandez’s Second Amendment Stance

      Most Important Issues

      • Education
      • Small Business Development
      • Housing

      Summary

      Tatiana Fernandez focuses on key issues such as local businesses, veterans, and education rather than gun control or Second Amendment rights.

      Darren Soto DEMOCRAT INCUMBENT

      Running for U.S. House District 9

      Voting History

      • anti2A
        Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
      • anti2A
        Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
      • anti2A
        Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021

      Darren Soto’s Second Amendment Stance

      Most Important Issues

      • Gun control
      • Puerto Rico
      • Social Security

      Summary

      Darren Soto takes a strong stance against Americans’ Second Amendment rights in public and on Capitol Hill.

      Jose Castillo REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

      Running for U.S. House District 9

      Jose Castillo’s Second Amendment Stance

      • Outspoken supporter of Second Amendment rights.
      • Will focus on Second Amendment rights as a key issue.

      Most Important Issues

      Summary

      Jose Castillo understands and supports the spirit of the Second Amendment, and he’s willing to take a stand against 2A infringements.

      Adianis Morales REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

      Running for U.S. House District 9

      Adianis Morales’ Second Amendment Stance

      • She is not as outspoken as other candidates but does support the Second Amendment.

      Most Important Issues

      Summary

      Adianis Morales is not as outspoken as other Republican candidates but she does support the spirit of the Second Amendment, and is willing to take a stand against 2A infringements.

      Daniel Webster REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT

      Running for U.S. House District 11

      Voting History

      • anti2A
        Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
      • anti2A
        Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
      • pro2A
        Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act

      Daniel Webster’s Second Amendment Stance

      Most Important Issues

      • America First
      • Border Security
      • Second Amendment Rights

      Summary

      Daniel Webster is a pro-2A representative with a proven track record of supporting America’s Second Amendment rights.

      Anthony Sabatini REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

      Running for U.S. House District 11

      Voting History

      • pro2A
        Authorizes Individuals to Carry Concealed Weapons on Church Property
      • pro2A
        Authorizes Firearms on School Campuses

      Anthony Sabatini’s Second Amendment Stance

      Most Important Issues

      • Border Security
      • Second Amendment Rights
      • Anti-Woke Agenda

      Summary

      Anthony Sabatini is a pro-2A candidate who’s an outspoken opponent of Second Amendment restrictions.

      Anna Paulina Luna REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT

      Running for U.S. House District 13

      Voting History

      • pro2A
        Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act

      Anna Paulina Luna’s Second Amendment Stance

      Most Important Issues

      Summary

      Anna Paulina Luna advocates for Americans’ Second Amendment rights, but it is not a key issue for this 2024 candidate.

      Tony D’Arrigo DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE

      Running for U.S. House District 13

      Tony D’Arrigo’s Second Amendment Stance

      • Supports gun control as a key issue.
      • Is not an outspoken adversary of Second Amendment rights.

      Most Important Issues

      • Economy
      • Medical Care
      • Gun Control

      Summary

      Tony D’Arrigo is an outspoken opponent of American’s Second Amendment rights who campaigns for more gun control and supports legislative action.

      Mario Diaz Balart REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT

      Running for U.S. House District 26

      Voting History

      • anti2A
        Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
      • anti2A
        Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
      • anti2A
        Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019

      Mario Diaz Balart’s Second Amendment Stance

      • Is not an outspoken supporter of Second Amendment rights.
      • Does vote for some 2A restrictions.

      Most Important Issues

      • Immigration
      • Education
      • Economy

      Summary

      Mario Diaz Balart does support Second Amendment rights, but he also votes yes to some restrictions and doesn’t publicly support the 2A.

      Maria Elvira Salazar REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT

      Running for U.S. House District 27

      Voting History

      • anti2A
        Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
      • anti2A
        Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
      • anti2A
        Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021

      Maria Elvira Salazar’s Second Amendment Stance

      • Is not an outspoken advocate for Second Amendment rights.
      • Does not consistently vote against 2A restrictions.
      • The 2nd Amendment is not a key issue.

      Most Important Issues

      • Economy
      • Healthcare
      • Environment

      Summary

      Maria Salazar is not a strong adversary for gun control legislation and does not make Second Amendment rights a priority.

      Politicians Running for State Office in 2024: Florida

      Florida has 120 House Districts and 40 State Senate Districts. The following districts are key battleground areas with less than a 10% margin of victory in prior elections.

      Running for State Senate in District 3

      Corey Simon

      REPUBLICAN

      Sheria Griffin

      DEMOCRAT

      Endorsement

      Corey Simon for prioritizing pro-2A legislative action and his outspoken advocacy supporting Second Amendment rights.

      Running for State House in District 22

      Amy Trask

      DEMOCRAT

      Chad Johnson

      REPUBLICAN

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com endorses Chad Johnson for his pro-2A and pro-Constitution stance.

      Running for State House in District 37

      Susan Plasencia

      REPUBLICAN

      Nate Douglas

      DEMOCRAT

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com endorses Susan Plasencia for her consistent pro-2A voting record.

      Running for State House in District 38

      David Smith

      REPUBLICAN

      Sarah Henry

      DEMOCRAT

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com endorses David Smith for his pro-2A voting history and prioritization of Floridians’ rights to keep and bear arms.

      Running for State House in District 47

      Paula Stark

      REPUBLICAN

      Anthony Nieves

      DEMOCRAT

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com endorses Paula Stark for her consistent pro-2A voting record.

      Running for State House in District 50

      Jennifer Canady

      REPUBLICAN

      Bonnie Patterson-James

      DEMOCRAT

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com endorses Jennifer Canady for her strong support of Floridians’ rights to keep and bear arms.

      Running for State House in District 51

      Josie Tomkow

      REPUBLICAN

      Octavio Hernandez

      DEMOCRAT

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com endorses Josie Tomkow for her consistent pro-2A voting record.

      Running for State House in District 60

      Lindsay Cross

      DEMOCRAT

      John “Ed” Montanari

      REPUBLICAN

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com endorses Ed Montanari for his commitment to the Constitutional rights of Floridians.

      Running for State House in District 63

      Dianne Hart

      DEMOCRAT

      Tim Driver

      REPUBLICAN

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.

      Running for State House in District 64

      Susan Valdes

      DEMOCRAT

      Maura Cruz Lanz

      REPUBLICAN

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com endorses Maura Cruz Lanz for her strong support of the Second Amendment rights of Floridians.

      Running for State House in District 67

      Fentrice Driskell

      DEMOCRAT

      Lisette Bonano

      REPUBLICAN

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com endorses Lt. Col. Lisette Bonano for prioritizing the Second Amendment rights of Floridians.

      Running for State House in District 73

      Fiona McFarland

      REPUBLICAN

      Derek Reich

      DEMOCRAT

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com can’t, in good faith, endorse either of these candidates because neither meets our standards for pro-2A candidates due to a lack of prioritizing pro-2A issues.

      Running for State House in District 91

      Peggy Gossett-Seidman

      REPUBLICAN

      Michealangelo Hamilton

      DEMOCRAT

      Endorsement

      Ammo.com endorses Peggy Gossett-Seidman for her consistent pro-2A voting record.

      More information on Florida can be found here: “Most Gun-Friendly States: Florida” and “Florida Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Florida Gun Owners.” Article posted with permission from Ammo.com

      Cassandra McBride

      Cassandra McBride is the youngest of four girls, her father’s last hope for a boy; she became her father’s shadow, his hunting buddy, and his fishing friend. With both parents enlisted in the U.S. Navy, she was fortunate enough to spend her youth camping in the Appalachians, hiking the Olympics, and exploring beaches on the East and West coasts. At the age of ten, she took up archery but never once recovered an arrow released from her bow. Her father, in an attempt to keep the family from going poor replacing poorly-shot arrows, took her to the gun range for the first time. His .410 in hand, she began hitting target after target. She excelled with the small shotgun, and it grew into a passion. After passing her hunting certifications at 13, she was gifted her first firearm, an antiquated 16 gauge shotgun. It was weathered, held together only by aging electrical tape, but with it, she began shooting competitively. Over the years, she has enjoyed growing as a marksman and expanding her knowledge of firearms and ammunition. She developed a new passion for writing as a Criminology major in college. She enjoyed researching and analyzing complex data sets and implementing them in real-world applications. After getting married and having children, she fell into published writing as a hobby and has since made it a career. She spends her free time reading classic literature, kayaking, fishing, and spending time on the range with her husband and four children. She continues to grow her knowledge of firearms and ammunition while taking immense pride in educating others on a passion sparked in childhood and maintained in adulthood.

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