Most cities have reacted well to the new law. However, there were a few Democratic strongholds scattered throughout the state that didn’t take the change well at all.
Publix, one of Florida’s largest and most recognizable grocery chains, is now allowing customers to openly carry firearms in its stores across the state, according to multiple employees.
A succession of sheriffs immediately ceded to Uthmeier’s admonishment and said they would no longer arrest or prosecute anybody seen with a visible sidearm in public after the ruling, which took effect on Friday.
This victory means nearly 90% of U.S. states now recognize some form of open carry — whether permitless or permitted. That fact alone shows the tide of freedom has shifted.
“This is a moment in history when we need to promote safer environments, not embolden those who could abuse the ruling’s intent to sow seeds of terror.”
Florida Carry, Inc., as well as other pro-gun groups had lobbied the state legislature for more than 15 years to rescind its ban on open carry, to no avail. Therefore, it was time to try different tactics.
Aside from some convoluted exceptions for people going fishing or some such stupidity, the squish-filled legislature has never mustered the political will to move an open carry bill to the Governor’s desk.
The Florida GOP supermajority should just follow through and do what they’ve promised the voters they would do.
DC’s stringent gun laws prohibit open carry and, in general, require individuals to obtain a concealed-carry permit – which are not issued for shotguns or rifles – in order to leave home with a firearm.
One of the biggest goober moves a surprising number of gun owners make is leaving an unsecured handgun in their
