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Leon County courthouse gun ban has rifle-sized gap

Florida’s courthouse gun ban is described as having an opening large enough for a rifle.

Leon County Florida DeskSeptember 23, 2026
Leon County courthouse gun ban has rifle-sized gap

Key takeaways

  • Florida’s courthouse gun ban is described as having a rifle-sized gap.
  • The specific legal exception is not identified.
  • The affected courthouses and any official response are not established.

What is at issue

Florida’s courthouse gun ban is described as having a gap large enough for a rifle. The issue involves courthouse security and the scope of the state’s restriction on firearms in courthouse settings.

What is established

The reported concern is limited to the existence of a rifle-sized opening in the ban. The specific legal language, the agency responsible for enforcing it and the date of any related decision are not identified here.

What remains to be confirmed

A complete account would require the text of the relevant Florida law or court policy, the primary record connected to the issue and a statement from the officials responsible for courthouse security. No official action, court ruling or Leon County implementation detail is established in this draft.

Read the linked report.

What to watch

  • The text of the relevant state law or courthouse policy
  • Any official clarification from courthouse security officials
  • Any court filing or ruling addressing the exception

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