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.
Nicholas Lahera of Big Daddy Unlimited expresses support for Florida's HB 543, advocating for constitutional carry. He highlights the bill's importance in allowing Floridians to exercise their Second Amendment rights and contrasts Florida's current restrictions with the 47 states that permit open carry. Lahera suggests the bill could be expanded further.
This video from Gun Owners of America criticizes Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' campaign for allegedly turning campaign events into gun-free zones, contradicting his stated support for gun rights. It highlights Florida's continued ban on open carry, contrasting it with the 25 states that have constitutional carry, and urges citizens to contact DeSantis to advocate for open carry legislation.
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