Concealed Carry

Florida gun owners are speculating whether 2025 will be the year the state finally passes a law that allows open carry.

House Speaker Paul Renner is shooting down any hopes of Florida becoming an open-carry state, at least for now.

The Middle East war has spurred an increase in antisemitic incidents and attacks on Jewish Americans. With Florida's new "permitless carry" law in place, more Jews are purchasing guns in response.

On July 1, permits no longer needed to carry a concealed weapon.

Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit starting on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

One firearms instructor attributes this increase to a rise in crime and a general feeling of discontent with the economy.

It says Florida may not “be a safe place to visit or take up residence” following legislation issues including abortion and LGBTQ rights.

One veteran says the law will result in more crime, and "no one wants to try to deescalate anymore."

The 60-day legislative session hits the halfway mark this week.

Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis signed the bill Monday during a private ceremony after the Legislature passed it Thursday. It will allow anyone who can legally own a gun in Florida to carry one without a permit.

On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss a bill to allow gun owners to carry without permits heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Meanwhile, Florida’s six-week abortion ban nears a final vote.

It allows people to carry concealed weapons without having to meet requirements such as firearms training and background screening.