In 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida’s Republican legislature legalized permitless concealed carry of a firearm in Florida. At the time, Governor Ron DeSantis gave the legislature his blessing to widen the measure to include open carry, but it wasn’t included in the final bill. Now, a judge in Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeals has ruled that the open carry “ban is no longer constitutionally enforceable,” according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. The Attorney General wrote on X.com:
Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeals just ruled that Florida’s open carry ban is no longer constitutionally enforceable statewide. Our office fully supports the Court’s decision.
This is a big win for the Second Amendment rights of Floridians.
As we’ve all witnessed over the last few days, our God-given right to self-defense is indispensable.
Governor DeSantis also cheered the decision, writing on X.com:
This decision aligns state policy with my long-held position and with the vast majority of states throughout the union.
Ultimately, the court correctly ruled that the text of the Second Amendment — “to keep and bear arms” — says what it means and means what it says.
Action Line: Whether you live in Florida or a state where a license is required, it’s best to get your gun and your training now. When seconds count, police are minutes away. You are the first line of defense for your family, and oftentimes the last. Don’t be caught at a disadvantage. Click here to subscribe to my free monthly Survive & Thrive letter.
