By Free Republic | Created at 2024-11-15 05:18:10 | Updated at 2024-11-15 07:30:48
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Ron DeSantis hints at passing an open carry bill in Florida’s 2025 legislative session
SecondAmendment.News ^ | Nov. 13, 2024 | Laura Harris
Posted on 11/14/2024 9:11:27 PM PST by chickenlips
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just hinted at the possibility of open carry legislation coming before Florida lawmakers in the upcoming 2025 legislative session.
In an interview with radio host Bob Rose on Nov. 4, Rose brought up his preference for open carry, the wearing or carrying of a firearm in a visible manner, over other potential legislative initiatives, specifically referencing Amendment 3 – a recently proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana that failed to pass.
“I’d much rather have open carry than weed, but that’s just me, governor,” Rose said. In response, DeSantis hinted that open carry could indeed be on the table. “You may get that in this upcoming legislative session, stay tuned on that.” Rose, seemingly enthused, added, “I’ll hold you to it if I get the chance, governor.”
With Republican supermajorities in both chambers of Florida’s legislature, 28-12 in the State Senate and 85-35 in the State House, the pathway appears open for such a measure to be seriously considered, especially with a Republican governor. (Related: OPEN CARRY transforms into OPEN TYRANNY in Virginia as judge rules Second Amendment null and void in state capitol.)
Gun rights advocates argue that passing open carry would improve Florida’s standing among gun-friendly states because, despite its reputation as a conservative stronghold, Florida currently does not allow open carry. In fact, Florida ranks 22nd in Guns & Ammo magazine’s list of best states for gun owners. Additionally, Florida’s stance aligns with a handful of states with stricter gun control policies, including California, Connecticut and Illinois.
This has been seen as an underperformance given Florida’s conservative profile, setting it apart from many other Republican-leaning states.
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: 2a; firearms; freedom; opencarry
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DeSantis hasn't given up on passing open carry in Florida.
1 posted on 11/14/2024 9:11:27 PM PST by chickenlips
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