Florida ag commissioner suspends concealed weapons permits for 22 Capitol rioters

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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said Tuesday she suspended the concealed carry licenses of 22 people charged in connection to the Capitol insurrection "instigated by Donald Trump."

Why it matters: The move comes shortly after the Jan. 6 select committee held its first hearing on the riots. Fried's office said more suspensions and revocations could be on the table.

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How it works: The Licensing Division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services can immediately suspend a concealed carry license when the permit-holder is charged with a felony or other disqualifying offenses.

  • The division also has the power to revoke the license completely if a sentence disqualifies the permit-holder.

What she's saying: "The deeply disturbing events that occurred at our nation’s Capitol on January 6th were sedition, treason, and domestic terrorism – and those individuals involved in the insurrection must be held accountable for attempting to subvert our democratic process," Fried, the only Democratic statewide elected official, said in a statement.

  • "Since charges began being filed, we are using our lawful authority to immediately suspend the licenses."

Worth noting: Fried is running for governor.

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