Florida legalizes open carry of firearms after court ruling
TL;DR
Florida's Attorney General announced that following a court decision, open carry of firearms is now legal statewide, overturning the previous ban, with certain restrictions still in place. The ruling is based on a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision emphasizing historic tradition in gun laws, and law enforcement is advised not to arrest individuals for openly carrying guns unless they act threateningly. The change marks a significant shift in Florida gun laws, facing resistance from some lawmakers and advocacy groups.
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- People can now carry firearms openly in public in Florida, attorney general says Miami Herald
- Florida Says Ban on Openly Carrying Guns Is Invalid After Court Ruling The New York Times
- Florida AG declares open carry 'law of the state' following court decision. What's legal now? Tallahassee Democrat
- Florida's open carry ban is unconstitutional, appeals court rules CBS News
- Florida may soon allow open carry of guns after court strikes down ban Politico
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