Florida Passes Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Without Permit

The Florida legislature has passed a bill that will allow people to carry concealed weapons in public without a government-issued permit or training. The bill, a top priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis, will go into effect on July 1, making Florida the 26th state to recognize permitless carry. The legislation does not change who is otherwise qualified to carry a firearm in public, and one would still need to undergo a background check to purchase a gun. Critics have opposed the expansion of gun rights, calling it "dangerous."