When Florida adopted its permitless carry law last year, gun control advocates were quick to predict that the state would become a more dangerous place. Instead, homicides declined in most cities around the state, including Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami. That trend has continued this year, with murders down a whopping 52% in Jacksonville and 15% in Orlando and Miami. Tampa’s the only major city in Florida to see an increase in homicides, with 23 murders reported between January 1 and June 30th compared to 19 homicides during that same time period in 2023.
Permitless carry hasn’t led to the “Wild, Wild West” or anarchy in the streets, but it’s safe to say that there are more armed citizens ready to defend themselves, their loved ones, and even strangers when necessary.
A man apparently trying to steal a car — with a mom and her kids inside — is dead after witnesses allegedly opened fire and killed the man. It happened Sunday afternoon in Pompano Beach. The Broward Sheriff’s Office shared these details with BocaNewsNow.com:
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding a deadly shooting in Pompano Beach. At approximately 4:58 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, BSO deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to a disturbance and possible shooting in the parking lot of the RaceTrac located at 599 W. Atlantic Blvd.
On scene, emergency crews located Brian Semil suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Broward Health North where he was pronounced deceased. BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene units responded to conduct an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting. […]
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