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Democrats Call For Special Session On Gun Violence, But DeSantis Says It Likely Won't Happen

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Ron DeSantis says red flag laws in place in Florida have already successfully stopped threats.

Governor Ron DeSantis says he doesn’t think the Florida legislature will call a special session to address gun violence. 

Democrats have been calling for the legislature to reconvene since Tuesday. 

Democrats want a special session to consider gun regulations like stricter background checks. 

But DeSantis says he wants the legislature to focus on funding improved threat assessment.

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