Billionaire Florida real estate tycoon ordered to undergo mental health evaluation after posting concerning videos of himself firing guns and ranting about the Second Amendment on social media. He claimed to be shooting blanks but neighbors called the police, leading to the evaluation and a court order to relinquish his firearms.
Key Points
Patrick Carroll, a billionaire real estate developer, posted videos of himself firing guns and ranting about the Second Amendment on social media
Neighbors called the police, leading to a mental health evaluation order and a court order to relinquish his firearms
Carroll claimed to be shooting blanks but was still ordered to undergo evaluation under Florida's Red Flag law
Previous incidents of aggressive behavior and erratic actions have been reported involving Carroll
Pros
Awareness raised on mental health evaluation for public safety
Highlighting the importance of responsible gun ownership
Cons
Erratic behavior and concerning content posted on social media
Potential threat to public safety due to reckless actions with firearms