Florida eliminates concealed carry permit requirement

Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature passed a bill allowing individuals to carry concealed loaded weapons anywhere without a permit. The bill now goes to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has repeatedly indicated he will sign it. The measure scraps the existing requirements for concealed weapons permits, including an extra layer of background checks, licensing, and firearms training. If the bill becomes law, Florida will become the 26th state to allow individuals to carry concealed loaded guns anywhere without permits.