Pulse Nightclub Remembrance/Florida Gun Laws

Diving into Pride month, we opened this morning with our guests Tatiana Quiroga, executive director at Come Out with Pride, and Dr. Earl Mowatt, Vice President of Education at OnePULSE foundation. We discussed the sudden generalization of the different definitions in the LGBT+ conversations and the stereotypes that follow, as well as the changes in Florida legislature that limit education of the LGBT+ community. It’s important to work together as a collective to encourage voting and re-channel our efforts into involving the community. On June 12, 2023, a seven year pulse remembrance ceremony will be held at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts from 7 to 8 PM. https://onepulsefoundation.org/ https://comeoutwithpride.org/#home “If you are going to be a gun owner, be responsible”. With retired OPD Officer Thaddeus Jones in the second hour, we spoke about safe procedures when interacting with officers of the law. Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 543 into legislation, which strengthens the second amendment rights, allowing Floridians to carry concealed (not open) weapons without a permit, going into effect on July 1st. We discussed the protocols and requirements for the new law, as well as how the laws we put in place won’t govern the rise of mass shootings. Mr. Jones emphasizes the importance of being mindful within this law; encouraging having a permit when traveling state to state for safety reasons. https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/543