DeSantis Gets Bill Legalizing No-Permit Concealed Carry

March 31, 2023 Mass Shootings, Republicans

Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature has passed a bill to allow people to carry concealed loaded weapons anywhere without permits. The bill now goes to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has repeatedly indicated he will sign it.

The measure would scrap existing requirements for concealed weapons permits, including an extra layer of background checks, licensing and firearms training.

Under the bill — dubbed “constitutional carry” by conservatives and gun rights activists and “permitless carry” by gun safety activists, supporters of gun restrictions and neutral groups — people would need to have only valid IDs on them while carrying concealed weapons. Failure to do so would carry a $25 fine.

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The measure would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training.

Under current law, residents must undergo firearms training, clear a background check and pay fees when applying for a concealed-carry license.https://t.co/Dqilr4ttDo

— Axios (@axios) March 31, 2023