Event Brief
Gun rights lawsuit challenges Jacksonville venue bans
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
Summary: Gun Owners of America and other plaintiffs sued the City of Jacksonville, alleging that firearm bans enforced at municipal venues violate Florida state law. The complaint names Mayor Donna Deegan and Sheriff T.K. Waters as defendants, seeking relief over the challenged restrictions.
WHO: Gun Owners of America (GOA) and other individual plaintiffs; City of Jacksonville; Mayor Donna Deegan; Sheriff T.K. Waters
WHAT: A lawsuit challenging Jacksonville’s enforcement of firearm bans at municipal venues as conflicting with Florida state law.
WHEN: Oct 01, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
WHERE: Jacksonville, Florida
WHY: No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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