Florida Governor DeSantis quietly legalizes permitless concealed carry.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing residents to carry a concealed loaded weapon without a permit, making Florida the 26th state to pass some form of permitless carry legislation. The signing was done in a nonpublic event with only bill sponsors, legislative leaders, and gun rights advocates, including the National Rifle Association, in attendance. Opponents of the proposal have said that it will increase gun violence, and public polling has shown it to be widely unpopular with both political parties.