Florida's open carry ban, in place since 1987, was declared unconstitutional by the First District Court of Appeal in McDaniels v. State of Florida on September 10, 2025. This ruling, based on the Bruin decision, means law-abiding adults can now openly carry firearms. However, legal ambiguity persists due to a conflict with a prior Florida Supreme Court ruling and defiance from some sheriffs. The right to open carry is not absolute and remains subject to restrictions in sensitive locations and on private property.
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