Florida law and artists, promoters clash over firearms at Clearwater amphitheater

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Clearwater may not be able to ban guns at its new waterfront amphitheater

CLEARWATER — In February, an estimated crowd of over 13,000 attended the city’s annual two-day Sea-Blues Festival at Coachman Park. Residents with concealed carry permits were allowed, as they are at every event at the public park, to carry guns into the festival.

The Clearwater Police Department reported no major incidents involving guns, or any other weapons.

Those who wished to legally arm themselves at the festival were able to do so because of how Clearwater interprets Florida law. In 2011, the Legislature passed an expansive measure which prohibited local governments from regulating the possession of guns.

Some acts and promoters don't like it and have contracts that stipulate firearms be banned.

 

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they take that " no local law can override the state law on firearms " seriously around here, if a locality tries it they are hauled into court quickly by someone who won't tolerate that BS

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