Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power released the following statement in response to Democrat Party Chair Nikki Fried’s opposition to the McDaniels v. State ruling:

“Nikki Fried’s comments show exactly what Democrats believe: Floridians can’t be trusted with their own rights. This isn’t about safety, it’s about control. Democrats will seize every opportunity to chip away at our freedoms, whether it’s the right to bear arms, the right to speak freely, or the right of parents to make the best educational decisions for their children,” said Chairman Evan Power.

The Court’s decision didn’t create a new right, it reaffirmed what the Constitution already guarantees: law-abiding Floridians have the right to openly bear arms.

“While Nikki Fried and Florida Democrats work to strip away those rights, Republicans are standing firm to protect them,” said Chairman Power. “Florida will not allow the Left to erode our liberties. The Republican Party of Florida stands firmly for the Second Amendment and every freedom enshrined in our Constitution.”