In the state of Florida, concealed carry is legal; however, in order to carry guns, Floridians are required to have a concealed carry permit issued by the Florida Agriculture Department.
Ultimately, the Florida state legislature will decide whether or not Rep. Sabatini’s open carry bill succeeds or fails. With the Biden administration taking every chance possible to trample on gun rights, this could motivate Florida lawmakers to vote in favor of open carry.
The argument in favor of open carry
There’s no denying that a debate of open carry vs. concealed carry remains ongoing in the gun community. Some favor the former over the latter and vise versa; others are in favor of both.
However, it goes without saying that since zones listed as “gun-free” are beacons for mass shooters and other criminals, these folks are likelier to avoid places where they know people are carrying.
This explains why schools tend to attract mass shooters; however, you never hear of mass shooters opening fire in police precincts or gun shops. There is certainly a credible argument that open carry in Florida will save lives and prevent crime.
