Florida AG sues Jacksonville over unauthorized gun registry, seeking $5M fine for violating state law.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is pursuing civil action against Jacksonville over a two-year registry of over 100 gun owners who entered city buildings armed, calling it a violation of state law that exposed law-abiding citizens to risk. The list, created by a mid-level employee without leadership knowledge, was maintained despite a legal prohibition on government databases of concealed carry permit holders. Uthmeier argues ignorance of the law is no defense and seeks a $5 million fine, while the city says it cooperated fully and halted the practice once informed. The case centers on whether the city’s failure in oversight and training makes it liable, regardless of intent.