Yarmap Beach Fanatic Oct 27, 2015 #11 Only 4 other states & DC do not allow open carry........Florida just joined the crowd.
Sun Chaser Beach Lover Oct 28, 2015 #12 Here is the bill: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/0068/BillText/__/HTML This is a good thing. Right now, if a concealed weapon can be seen at all, it can be considered "brandishing". Even with open carry passing in Florida, I will still carry concealed. Here is a link to some common objections and discussions: Concealed and Open Carry - Florida Carry, Inc.
Here is the bill: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/0068/BillText/__/HTML This is a good thing. Right now, if a concealed weapon can be seen at all, it can be considered "brandishing". Even with open carry passing in Florida, I will still carry concealed. Here is a link to some common objections and discussions: Concealed and Open Carry - Florida Carry, Inc.