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@doug_gilbertson @AGJamesUthmeier That’s what you assumed… Nowhere does it mention a firing range…

@tk97813 @AGJamesUthmeier This is literally just saying you can’t treat your lot as a shooting range….

I don’t think so. Not on my watch. If anyone's right to carry under Florida law is denied, contact my office. There will be serious consequences, including personal liability for public officials, for violating any Floridian’s Constitutional rights.

@SunWeatherMan Where do I buy a brain in preparation?

Everyone knows that a time is coming when people will wish they prepared. It's sooner than you think.

@GeneJustme @AGJamesUthmeier Why do they have rules that do not make any sense in the first place?!

@tk97813 @AGJamesUthmeier if you are messing around and shoot your gun you might have a point, however with cause HOA can't do anything about it. what do you think they would do take you to court? they would be laughed out of there.

Why do HOAs have so many rules that are not supported by law? I have a pre-mediation invitation from HOA attorneys now bc my lawn has weeds bc lawn is in drought dormancy or died…but state is in Extreme water shortage now…and SWFWMD directed that HOA do not enforce rules that require irrigation. Why did they not pull back their prelawsuit actions..when my lawn look much better that HOAs common areas… …harassment and intimidation… Image attached is their weed lawn…what right do they have to selectively enforce?! But they are blatantly doing it..I reported it…until I see HOA officially pull back the prelawsuit paperwork, I assume, local govt is NOT enforcing Extreme Water Shortage Statewide directives… And not related to firearms…but bylaws and selective enforcement seems to be a common denominator here..

@tk97813 Generally, state law overrides contract provisions when those provisions conflict with the law. The purpose of this HOA rule cannot be read to say that self-defense is not allowed. Show me where an HOA has thrown the rulebook at someone for a self-defense shooting.

@Imgroovin @AGJamesUthmeier It’s about unjust rules that HOAs selectively try to use. Fair enough, not an onion. And if it was an onion, I self-defend myself in that situation also with eyepro when cutting and frying anything..

@tk97813 @AGJamesUthmeier The original post had nothing to do with sinkholes. It was about the right to carry a firearm. I'm sorry that onions make you cry. I'm not an onion.

@Imgroovin @AGJamesUthmeier Can't discharge a weapon but they can NOT DISCLOSE a sinkhole RISK... ....STATUTORY FIDUCIARY DUTY is in question specifically when comparing the 'apples and onions'

@tk97813 @AGJamesUthmeier This is the part in the statute regarding discharging a firearm in your home that applies. " Self-Defense: The law does not apply if you are lawfully defending life or property." Comparing firearms and sinkholes is like comparing apples and onions.

@Cangelosifan @MarvSeeker @AGJamesUthmeier No one said that though. But if rules are wishy washy, that opens door to legal problems… I, personally, want my HOA to be ran well…bc any lawsuit against HOA..insurance might not cover and homeowners will be picking up that expense.

@MarvSeeker @tk97813 @AGJamesUthmeier No. But you are if you think you can discharge your firearm wherever you please.

No, that’s not how it works. When there are only HOA homes, and rent prices are surging…you have to trust system to work justly.. HOA rules themselves state that laws override bylaws… …but there are just too many inconsistencies, that HOA rules themselves stop being relevant.. Did I mention paperwork toss up here that hides 2 sinkhole reports at the location of our HOA retention pond??? Do you think I am maintaining high maintenance lawn required by HOA when 2 sinkhole reports’ location is ~400’ away from my home.. I got HOAs invitation to participate in prelawsuit mediation while HOA common areas are full of high weeds.. …and SWFWMD issued guidance for HOAs not to enforce rules that would require watering application… …well weed off applications require watering not to burn the soil… Thank you for the platform allowing me to vent!!!

@tk97813 @AGJamesUthmeier You choose to live in an HOA, you choose to abide by the rules

I am not looking for drama. Bylaws have to align with laws! My subdivision specifically had 2 SINKHOLE reports at location which is now a retention pond…prior to construction taking place. HOAs Articles of Incorporation list incorrect permit number from a State Permit Issuing Authority. While the correct permit contains Illegal Dumping into Sinkhile Complaint. But HOA bylaws limit Public Records to only County… …so HOA, Closing Company, Insurance Underwriter did not disclose sinkhole. HOA calls it erosion that we just paid $70Gs to ‘fix’. That’s what I would call drama…

@tk97813 @AGJamesUthmeier State law overrides HOA rules. Stand your ground actually applies here. You're (not "your") trying to find drama where there isn't any.

@Cangelosifan @AGJamesUthmeier Where/when did I mention your scenario?! Conversation is about self-defense, is it not? If you are bored, we could chit chat about all other possible scenario of when it is illegal to fire a weapon…

@tk97813 @AGJamesUthmeier Correct. But you can’t just fire your weapon in a housing complex because you feel like it. There has to be legitimate reasons, like self defense.

@Cangelosifan @AGJamesUthmeier Well, firing a weapon at the firing range is not the only place or situation which Contitution allows a firing of the weapon.

@tk97813 @AGJamesUthmeier You don’t have an absolute right to discharge a firearm. Discharging it and possessing it is very different.

@Imgroovin @AGJamesUthmeier Please point out any section which reads that discharging of a weapon for self defense is allowed. It specifically states - prohibited… Your TRYING to read between the lines is irrelevant…Extrapolation and Inference does not apply to laws, bylaws, ordinances.

@tk97813 @AGJamesUthmeier It didn't occur to you that self defense doesn't apply here?

@AGJamesUthmeier Term Property seems to encompass all plats.

@AGJamesUthmeier What about HOA bylaws that seem to prevent self protection options…throwing HOA rulebook at an intruder might not work despite immense HOA powers… ‘The discharge of firearms within the Property is prohibited.’ Property is defined as…

HOA’s will find a way to get around it…like no weeds requirement.. ..what do we do in that situation??? Mulch the whole lawn??? Weeds grow like crazy even in drought here. Please consider this, SWFWMD, when wording your restrictions… Ppl could be pushed to break ordinances and restrictions because your wording is too limited.

Here is a reminder for HOAs during water restrictions.

@sarahadams @metacinderella 😂

@metacinderella Definitely Tampa

So...where's the best place to live in Miami?

@elonmusk @TheAliceSmith Thank you for allowing us to live another day…I’ll say in a prayer..not you Living close to undisclosed sinkhole, I say this in my prayer a lot..

@TheAliceSmith The problem is that after they “eat the rich”, they will starve

Capitalists: “If you want to end poverty, create more wealth.” Socialists: “If you want to end poverty, eat the wealth creators.”

@JeffreyBrandes I thought year round Sales Tax Exemption on Hurricane Supplies started in ‘25. Not on recovery stuff though..

Walk a Florida neighborhood after a hurricane and you’ll see the real story. One house loses its roof and becomes a total loss. The house next door survives with minor damage. Same storm. Different resilience. Florida has gotten very good at recovery. But what if we focused more on reducing the damage before the storm hits? Two smart ideas for Special Session: • Eliminate sales tax on standing seam metal roofs • Eliminate sales tax on generators One prevents catastrophic losses. The other keeps families, businesses, and medical devices running when the grid fails. Incentives matter. If we want lower insurance costs and stronger communities, we should reward preparation…not just rebuilding. Florida doesn’t just need faster recovery. It needs less destruction.

@FLVoiceNews @JuanPorrasFL Ish gets so bad, that I attached an Affadavit in County Records for my parcel to protect myself legally from nondisclosure claims…no itches, I will disclose! Contest it in court, if you want!!! You and the rest of your friends…accomplices…or whomever else…

@FLVoiceNews @JuanPorrasFL Are there any homes in FL not under HOA umbrella? Maybe, but they are not for sale.. And, so, you get stuck living next to an Undisclosed Sinkhole and tyrannical HOA, who seem to not understand the meaning of FIDUCIARY DUTY.

🚨HOLDING HOAs ACCOUNTABLE: FL Rep is already preparing to take on the rising issue of corrupt HOAs within the state Rep. @JuanPorrasFL: "A lot of people sign the contract at the end of the day to be governed by an HOA, but most people don't really have any power once in it."