Florida Mayor Violates Second Amendment

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West Palm Beach, Florida, Mayor Keith James declared a state of local emergency on Sunday due to the protests over the death of George Floyd, which included a temporary ban on the sale of firearms and ammunition.

According to WTVX-TV, James released a statement Sunday saying, "There is reason to believe that there exists a clear and present danger of a riot or other general public disorder."

His declaration also clearly prohibits the sale of firearms and ammo:

The following acts shall be prohibited throughout the City during the State of Local Emergency
...
1. The sale of, or offer to sell, with or without consideration, any ammunition or gun or otherfirearm of any size of description
2. The intentional display by or in any store or shop of any ammunition or gun or otherfirearm of any size or description
3. The intentional possession in a public place of a firearm by any person, except a dulyauthorized law enforcement official or person in military service acting in the official performance of her or his duty

The document also institutes a curfew in the city for 72 hours from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. During those 72 hours, retailers are also prohibited from selling alcohol.