After Florida’s open carry ban was struck down, there is nothing in state law requiring a license to carry a gun openly. YASUYOSHI CHIBA AFP via Getty Images For the first time in nearly four decades, ...
If you live in Florida and pay attention to gun laws, you likely know that you don’t need a permit or license to carry a gun. But gun laws may loosen even more in the near future. On Sept. 10, a state ...
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In September 2025, a state appeals court ruled Florida's open carry ban unconstitutional. In a social media post, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said, "Open carry is the law of the state." ...
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Florida judges affected the state’s laws about guns, immigration, abortion and more in 2025. Romy Ellenbogen is a Tallahassee correspondent, covering state government with a focus on criminal justice ...
Openly carrying a firearm is now legal in Florida following a court decision. Publix reversed its previous policy and now allows open carry in its stores. Many other grocery chains, including Walmart ...
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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After Florida’s open carry ban was struck down, there is nothing in state law requiring a license to carry a gun openly.
A Florida state appeals court ruled the state's ban on openly carrying firearms unconstitutional in September 2025. The ruling only applies to those legally allowed to own a firearm and does not ...
Florida’s attorney general said the gun laws may need some “cleanup.” Romy Ellenbogen is a Tallahassee correspondent, covering state government with a focus on criminal justice and health. Reach her ...