Florida Attorney General Issues Statement on HOA Firearms Ban

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to the Tradition Community Association on May 21, 2026, stating that the homeowners association's prohibition on firearms in common areas violates Florida law. The letter warned that enforcement of the policy would prompt legal action from his office. Uthmeier posted the letter on X the same day.

251(4)(e) because it is a registered not-for-profit corporation with employees. He listed specific positions including general manager, property manager, assistant property manager, administrative assistant, accounting specialist, Town Hall venue coordinator, and maintenance workers.

The attorney general stated that these employees and independent contractors are authorized to carry a concealed firearm. He added that the association cannot terminate or discriminate against them for exercising their constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

Uthmeier further noted that residents, potential residents, and guests visiting common areas are invitees under the statute and cannot be expelled for carrying firearms.

The Tradition Community Association adopted the firearms ban earlier in May. WFLX reported that some residents supported the measure while others proposed allowing concealed carry with a permit. Port St. Lucie Police Department said in a May 15 Facebook post that it would not enforce the ban.

The association did not immediately respond to a request for comment. is on notice: 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.