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How to Open Carry in Florida

September 18, 2025

How to Open Carry in Florida: What You and Law Enforcement Need to Know Key Takeaways As of September 10, 2025, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal (1st DCA) in McDaniels v. State declared Florida Statute § 790.053 (which banned open carry of firearms) unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. Following that decision, the State Attorney General…

When Can You Legally Open Carry?

September 14, 2025

Florida Court Declares Open Carry Ban Unconstitutional — When Can You Legally Open Carry? A Florida appellate court has struck down the state’s ban on open carry as unconstitutional. But what does that mean for gun owners right now? And when is it actually legal to begin open carrying in public? We break down the…

FLORIDA’S OPEN CARRY BAN UNCONSTITUTIONAL

September 10, 2025

🚨 Florida Court Strikes Down Open Carry Ban as Unconstitutional In a landmark ruling with statewide implications, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal has declared the state’s ban on openly carrying firearms unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. 📜 The Case: McDaniels v. State of Florida On July 4, 2022, Stanley Victor McDaniels stood peacefully at…

Florida Permitless Carry Update: Not Constitutional Carry Yet

February 02, 2023

Florida Falls Short on Constitutional Carry On January 30, 2023, House Speaker Paul Renner introduced House Bill 543, which if passed would make Florida the 26th state to allow concealed carry of a firearm without a permit or license.  Currently with few limited exceptions, anyone wanting to carry a concealed firearm or weapon outside of…

Can a Noncitizen Possess a Firearm in Florida?

November 28, 2022

Noncitizens and the Right to Possess Firearms Federal law prohibits the possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States and who is unlawfully in the U.S. or who has been admitted to the U.S. under a nonimmigrant visa.  There are exceptions for nonimmigrant…

Gun Vote: Florida Voters Need to Know About 2nd Amendment Issues

October 26, 2022

Elections and voting matter. It is election time again. In Florida, Governor DeSantis has promised he will sign “constitutional carry” into law if we elect a legislature that will send him a bill. Federally, H.R. 1808 the Assault Weapons Ban is sitting in the Senate and will pass if Democrats win even a few more…

Florida Casinos – Can I carry a firearm?

October 21, 2022

Many people enjoy going to one of the casinos in Florida while vacationing here. Frequently, people wonder, “Can I carry a firearm when I go to a casino in Florida.” Many people may not realize that casino gambling is not legal in the State of Florida, even though there are casinos on the peninsula. Without…

Protect Yourself When Going Out To Party!

August 02, 2022

ORLANDO’S MASS SHOOTING ON WALL STREET According to a recent story in the Miami Herald, around 2:00a.m., this past Sunday, July 31, 2022, patrons of the bars and restaurants located on Wall Street in downtown Orlando found themselves running for cover as a man opened fire into the crowds after a large fight had broken…

Congress Passes Gun Legislation: Impact on Florida Gun Owners

June 24, 2022

Updated June 25, 2022 President Biden signed the Safe Communities Act into law just before 9:00 am on Saturday, June 25, 2022. This Bipartisan Gun Control act is now law. Congress passes gun legislation the day after the United States Supreme Court released a landmark decision expanding firearms rights for all Americans. Congress passed the…

Can I Carry My Firearm in New York after SCOTUS ruling?

June 24, 2022

The laws governing carrying a firearm in New York have not changed for out of state residents. After yesterday’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, we are getting inundated with emails, texts and phone calls from Floridians asking, “Can I now carry my concealed firearm…

NY Carry Law Unconstitutional- Huge win for 2A

June 23, 2022

United States Supreme Court finds New York Carry Law Unconstitutional “The Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to possess and carry weapons in case of confrontation. . .” On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled as unconstitutional New York’s requirement that a person show “proper cause” in order to possess…

Byrna Launchers and Other Pepper Ball Guns

May 13, 2022

  Responsible Florida gun owners know that you must have a CWFL to carry a firearm concealed in most situations. However, it is not quite as clear whether you need a CWFL to carry certain other weapons. (See What Weapons are Covered Under Florida’s CWFL? for more information). For example, a CWFL is not needed…

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