Florida's Open Carry Law Takes Effect, Changing Gun Laws
TL;DR
Open carry of firearms has officially begun in Florida following a court ruling that declared the state's ban on openly carrying guns unconstitutional, allowing residents to carry guns visibly in public places, with certain restrictions and ongoing legislative adjustments needed to clarify specific regulations.
- Open carry begins in Florida, marking major change in state law. What that means for gun owners. CBS News
- Open carry begins Thursday in Florida for gun owners: Here's what it means FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- Morning Briefing: Tampa — Sept. 25, 2025 Bay News 9
- Open carry officially legal in Florida; some restrictions still apply WFLA
- Florida's open carry law is now in effect WUSF
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