Port St. Lucie, Florida’s, Tradition Community Association backed off enforcing a community gun ban after state Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened legal action.
Breitbart News reported on the HOA’s gun ban May 18, 2026, noting that the St. Lucie Police Department made clear they would not enforce it.
WPBF noted that AG Uthmeier contacted the HOA and gave them a deadline to cease enforcement or face legal action.
In a post to X, Uthmeier wrote: “Enforcement of its discriminatory policy against anyone for exercising the constitutional right to keep and bear arms will be met with legal action by my office.”
On June 3, 2026, Uthmeier announced that the HOA agreed not to enforce the ban. He said, “Tradition Community Association agreed to stop enforcing its unlawful firearm ban in common areas. We are working with the Association to ensure this policy change is permanent and complies with FL law.”
He added, “For others who’ve reached out about their HOAs, don’t worry, we hear you.”
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