Florida’s open carry ban was struck down in 2025, but you can still be arrested if you misunderstand the new rules. Learn where open carry is legal—and what’s still a crime.

18 hours ago · A dangerous mix Florida’s legalization of open carry intersects with the state’s permitless carry and stand your ground laws in alarming ways.

1 day ago · The Lake County Sheriff's Office received several calls about a man openly carrying a rifle.

Sep 25, 2025 · Floridians can now officially openly carry firearms in the state, now that a 15-day wait period has expired on an appeals court decision that made a ban on open carry unconstitutional.

Apr 8, 2025 · What Is Open Carry and Which States Allow It? Open carry refers to the practice of carrying a firearm in public where it is fully or partially visible to others — whether in a holster or not. …

Sep 11, 2025 · A 2025 guide to U.S. open carry states with a full list showing where guns are allowed, regulated, or banned.

Sep 17, 2025 · What does open carry mean? " Open carry " means you can publicly carry a legally owned firearm that is kept in plain sight or partially concealed, usually holstered.