Gun Show Shutdown: Safety, Rights, and Reform in Miami-Dade

Ending the abuse. Restoring safety. Respecting the Constitution.

Victor J. Rosario
Victor J. Rosario October 8, 2025

From the Desk of Victor J. Rosario

Candidate for Mayor, Miami-Dade County – 2028 Ending the abuse. Restoring safety. Respecting the Constitution.

Executive Summary

Gun shows in Miami-Dade County are over.

After years of unchecked abuse, security risks, and questionable oversight, I am taking bold, immediate action to end all gun shows across the 34 municipalities of Miami-Dade County — while simultaneously defending your constitutional right to lawfully own and carry a firearm through a proper, secure process.

This is not about disarming the people.

This is about defending the people — from abuse, entrapment, surveillance, and exploitation.

Under my administration, Miami-Dade residents will:

  • Never again be targeted or entrapped at a gun show.
  • Still have the right to purchase and own firearms legally.
  • Get concealed-carry permits through the Florida Department of Agriculture.
  • Be protected from external operations using gun shows as traps.
  • Purchase weapons from dealers they know and trust, in their community.

Gun shows are done. But your rights remain stronger than ever.

Why This Executive Order Was Necessary

Over the last few years, Miami-Dade County has seen a disturbing pattern:

  • Gun shows have become high-risk environments, where predatory surveillance, unclear oversight, and unverified vendors place residents in danger.
  • Abuse and manipulation through fake promotions and federal involvement have created a legal grey zone — one where the people of this county are misled, targeted, and in some cases entrapped.
  • Local leadership did nothing. While residents got tricked, arrested, or worse, County officials looked the other way.

That ends now.

As future Mayor of Miami-Dade County, I am making it crystal clear:

No resident of this county will ever again be abused at a gun show.

Executive Order Overview: 5 Things to Know

Executive Order No. 2028-XX – Prohibition of Gun Shows and Concealed Carry Permit Reform officially:

  1. Bans all gun shows across all 34 municipalities in Miami-Dade County.
  2. Directs residents to apply for concealed-carry permits through the State of Florida (Dept. of Agriculture).
  3. Empowers residents to work with local, licensed gun dealers they trust.
  4. Imposes a $1,000,000 fine per event on anyone organizing or permitting a gun show.
  5. Authorizes immediate arrest and criminal prosecution for anyone violating the order.

This is not just a ban — it’s a full policy shift to protect constitutional rights while preventing abuse and entrapment.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2028-XX (DRAFT)

PROHIBITION OF GUN SHOWS AND CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT REFORM

WHEREAS, the Mayor of Miami-Dade County holds the responsibility to ensure the safety, security, and protection of all residents and visitors within the County; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor was informed that certain “Florida Legal” gun shows are an extension of the Department of Homeland Security and have been used to abuse and entrap the residents of Miami-Dade County, placing citizens in harm’s way under the guise of lawful commerce; and

WHEREAS, due to that fact, my administration is hereby canceling every single gun show so that no resident of Miami-Dade County shall ever again be abused or entrapped through a gun show; and

WHEREAS, residents who wish to lawfully exercise their Second Amendment rights may apply directly through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to obtain their State of Florida concealed-carry permit, and thereafter purchase firearms safely through their trusted local gun dealers, who are long-standing members of their communities; and

WHEREAS, public “gun show” events have been identified as high-risk venues for unregulated firearm transactions, limited oversight, and potential misuse by unvetted individuals; and

WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County recognizes and upholds the constitutional rights of its residents to lawfully bear arms under federal and state law, while maintaining a duty to implement procedures that prioritize responsible ownership and thorough background verification; and

WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Executive Order to ban gun shows in all 34 municipalities within Miami-Dade County and to establish a strengthened concealed-carry permit process that ensures comprehensive investigation, background verification, and accountability before firearm ownership approval; and

WHEREAS, this Executive Order aligns with Miami-Dade County’s long-term commitment to safeguard human life, uphold lawful rights, and eliminate loopholes exploited for unlawful firearm transactions;

SECTION 1 – PURPOSE

This Executive Order prohibits all public and private gun shows in Miami-Dade County and affirms that the County has determined certain “Florida Legal” gun shows to be operations linked to the Department of Homeland Security that have endangered County residents and served as attempts of entrapment.

Accordingly, my administration terminates all gun-show activity within County limits to ensure that no resident is ever subjected to such abuse again.

Residents are directed to obtain their concealed-carry permits through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and then make lawful purchases through their trusted local gun dealers who operate within and serve the Miami-Dade community.

SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS

  1. Gun Show means any public or private event where firearms, ammunition, or related accessories are displayed, sold, traded, bartered, or transferred to members of the public, whether held indoors or outdoors.
  2. Organizer means any individual, entity, or business that advertises, facilitates, sponsors, or hosts a gun show event.
  3. Concealed Carry Permit (State-Issued) means the formal authorization granted by the State of Florida to a resident after completing all background, fingerprinting, and verification procedures.

SECTION 3 – PROHIBITION OF GUN SHOWS

  1. All gun shows, as defined herein, are hereby banned throughout the 34 municipalities within Miami-Dade County.
  2. No person, corporation, or entity shall organize, sponsor, or permit a gun show within County limits.
  3. Any person or entity in violation of this section shall be subject to the penalties outlined in Section 5.

SECTION 4 – CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT PROCESS

  1. Residents may apply directly to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to obtain their State-issued concealed carry permit.
  2. Once the permit is issued by the State of Florida, residents may lawfully purchase firearms through their local licensed dealers.
  3. Miami-Dade County shall not host or sponsor any event or venue related to gun-show firearm transactions.
  4. All local gun dealers are encouraged to maintain proper compliance, ensure background checks are complete, and support lawful ownership.

SECTION 5 – ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

  1. County and municipal law-enforcement agencies are directed to enforce this Executive Order.
  2. Any organizer, sponsor, or property owner found facilitating or permitting a gun show shall face a civil penalty of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence.
  3. Any individual or entity that knowingly violates this Executive Order shall be subject to immediate arrest and prosecution under applicable law.

SECTION 6 – EFFECTIVE DATE

This Executive Order shall take effect immediately upon the date signed below.

Signed and Ordered: Victor J. Rosario Mayor, Miami-Dade County Date: ____________________ Future Mayor of Miami-Dade County 2028

A Message to Miami-Dade Residents

You have the right to protect yourself.

You have the right to own a firearm.

You have the right to carry that firearm, lawfully and responsibly.

But you do not have to walk into a trap to do it.

Gun shows in Miami-Dade County have devolved into surveillance traps and loophole factories. They have become platforms for federal agencies to monitor, manipulate, and arrest our own residents under false pretenses.

We cannot allow that to continue.

Miami-Dade County must protect its people.

What’s Wrong With Gun Shows?

1. No Local Control

Gun shows are often hosted by third-party promoters with no relationship to the local community. They bring in outside vendors, questionable dealers, and non-local security — with little to no transparency.

2. Federal Loophole Exploits

These shows have been used to deploy unwarranted surveillance and entrapment operations, often without residents knowing who they're talking to, buying from, or being recorded by.

3. No Oversight, No Accountability

Unlike licensed local dealers, gun show vendors may not be properly vetted. Booths can change hands. Security is often privatized. And violations are common.

4. Residents Targeted, Not Protected

Instead of protecting your right to bear arms, gun shows have been used to target those trying to exercise their rights.

That ends under my administration.

Your Legal Firearm Rights Are Protected

Let’s be clear:

This Executive Order does NOT prevent lawful gun ownership.

You still have the right to:

  • Apply for and receive your concealed-carry permit.
  • Purchase firearms for personal protection or sport.
  • Work with trusted, community-based gun dealers.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Get Your Permit

Apply directly through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Visit https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License

Step 2: Visit a Licensed Local Dealer

After your permit is approved, go directly to your local licensed gun dealer — someone in your neighborhood, not a mystery booth at a convention center.

Step 3: Purchase Your Firearms Lawfully

No limits on how many you buy. No trap. No setup. No games. Just lawful ownership — with your rights protected.

The $1,000,000 Fine: Why So High?

Some may ask — why such a high penalty?

Because the risk to residents is that high.

A $1,000,000 fine ensures:

  • No venue dares to rent space for a gun show.
  • No organizer attempts to host one underground.
  • Enforcement is immediate, aggressive, and absolute.

The penalty isn’t just a fine — it’s a deterrent.

And under this Executive Order, it will be enforced with zero tolerance.

Arrest on the Spot: Authorized and Activated

In addition to civil penalties, any person found organizing, promoting, or permitting a gun show in Miami-Dade County will face immediate arrest.

Law enforcement is directed to:

  • Shut down the event.
  • Detain the organizer.
  • Seize firearms and related evidence.
  • Refer all criminal charges for full prosecution.

This is how you stop abuse:

With clarity, with force, and with no compromise.

The New Path to Firearm Ownership

Instead of risky gun shows, your path is now safe and clear:

  1. Apply for a Concealed Carry Permit FDACS Website
  1. Get Fingerprinted, Verified, and Approved At FDACS-approved locations
  1. Visit Your Local Licensed Gun Dealer Trusted shops in your area
  1. Purchase Firearms Legally No bait. No trap. Full protection.
  1. Get Legal Defense For Self Deference

6, Join NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION

Constitutional Rights: Respected and Defended

The Second Amendment is not canceled in Miami-Dade County.

This Executive Order:

  • Honors your right to bear arms.
  • Respects Florida state permit law.
  • Gives you a safer, fairer path to ownership.

What we are canceling is the abuse, exploitation, and entrapment that have been allowed to operate under the false flag of “gun shows.”

Our Administration’s Mission

As your next Mayor, I’ve made it clear:

  • Miami-Dade County will be transparent, not corrupt.
  • Safety will come with rights, not at the expense of rights.
  • Our residents will be protected, not surveilled.
  • And no one will ever be tricked into losing their freedom.

This is the kind of governance Miami-Dade deserves.

A Safer Miami-Dade for Everyone

Gun shows were not helping our community.

They were harming it — in secret, in silence, and with government involvement no one voted for.

This Executive Order changes that.

By:

  • Replacing confusion with clarity,
  • Replacing risk with responsibility,
  • Replacing exploitation with empowerment,

We are building a Miami-Dade County that works for the people, not against them.

Final Word to the People

To every resident of Miami-Dade County:

You have the right to be safe. You have the right to be armed. And now, you have both.

Gun shows are banned. Your rights remain. And your community just got safer, stronger, and more honest.

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Victor J. Rosario — Miami-Dade County Mayor 2028 candidate

About Victor J. Rosario

Victor J. Rosario is the Residents-First candidate for Miami-Dade County Mayor 2028. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran, entrepreneur, technologist, and artist, Victor brings a track record of building real solutions — from AI tools to campaign policy — that serve Miami-Dade's 2.8 million residents.

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