Concealed Carry

They say proper training in handling and storing a gun is more crucial to gun safety than carrying a permit.

Democratic lawmakers say the bill would eliminate the firearms-training requirement. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri calls current training requirements tied to the licensing process “meaningless.”

They believe Gov. Ron DeSantis promised them a far broader expansion on the state’s gun carry laws than what’s currently under consideration. That disappointment was on display during a Tuesday hearing on the bill.

House Speaker Paul Renner unveiled a bill last week that would allow people to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.

Current prohibitions on carrying guns at places such as schools and athletic events would continue to apply.

He says it's to help protect the state's Second Amendment rights while criticizing Nikki Fried, whose department issues concealed weapons permits.

Fried said more suspensions could come as prosecutions from the Capitol breach continue.

Among them: Where concealed weapons will be permitted, and a new class of laws involving rioting.

The state is processing about 10,000 applications for concealed weapons licenses a week.

John Thrasher has long opposed the bill that would allow concealed weapons on Florida college and university campuses.

Floridians looking to get their concealed weapons license can apply starting Monday. Online applications had been suspended since March 20.

With supporters pointing to attacks on churches and synagogues, a House panel Tuesday approved a measure that would allow people to carry concealed…