Florida Open Carry

Florida is just one of five states that does not allow the lawful open carry of firearms: California, Florida, Illinois New York, and South Carolina, as well as the District of Columbia.

A proposal to allow Florida's concealed weapons permit holders to carry their firearms openly and eliminate some "gun-free zones" will make another appearance during the 2017 legislative session.

The legislation, SB 140, is sponsored by Sen. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, who introduced the measure last year when he was a state representative.

If Steube's legislation passes, Florida would become the 46th state legalizing open carry.

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SB 140: Openly Carrying a Handgun
GENERAL BILL by Steube

Openly Carrying a Handgun; Authorizing a compliant licensee to openly carry a handgun, etc. Effective Date: 7/1/2017
Last Action: 12/9/2016 Senate - Filed

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