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DeSantis Signs Bill To Allow Carrying Of Concealed Weapons Without A Permit
April 3, 2023
Monday morning, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB-543, touted as the “Constitutional Carry ” bill.
The bill allows Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a government issued permit. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2023, making Florida the 26th state to enact constitutional carry legislation.
It will end the need to obtain any government permit to concealed carry a gun; however, it does not allow for open carry.
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44 Responses to “DeSantis Signs Bill To Allow Carrying Of Concealed Weapons Without A Permit”
I love Governor DeSantis, I will like to know the pros for no permit carry. I know you can’t please everyone but why is it good for us.
DeSantis gets my vote, for anything.
“Taylon on April 4th, 2023 11:03 am
Too bad I won’t get a refund for the class and fees (including renewal earlier this year) from when I got my license.”
You’ll need that CC permit when you travel out of Florida to other states that are part of reciprocation.
(but how many tanks can he carry?)
REGARDING:
“The only thing that will stop a bad guy with a tank is a good guy with a tank.”
Or a bazooka.
Or a Molotov cocktail.
Or a well thrown rock when a crew member steps out of the tank.
Or assorted poisons from Walmart.
Or some homemade thermite.
Or…
David for multiple choices
REGARDING:
“When can I get live rounds for my tank???? This is just not fair.”
Yours didn’t come fully equipped? You wuz robbed.
At least you can still roll over most opponents.
David for turning lemons into lemonade
@Jimbo
You’re 100% right. The only thing that will stop a bad guy with a tank is a good guy with a tank.
I would prefer that it was Open Carry that was legal and Concealed Carry was permitted. Concealed is kinda weaselly.
When can I get live rounds for my tank???? This is just not fair. Why should I be required to get all of these licenses and background checks just because I want to own a tank. It is in the 2nd Amendment that I be allowed to bear arms, so why not my tank???? I encourage all of you to help me talk to Governor, no Savior Desantis so that my tank is ready for the impending China invasion. Come on Tanks tomorrow and then we will work on personally owned surface to air missles..it is our right!!!!!!
@not you, that’s the justification for the second amendment, but the second amendment actually states that the government can’t infringe on the rights of the people to be armed. You’re understanding of the second amendment is flawed. By how it is written, laws requiring permits and courses are unconstitutional.
REGARDING:
“Which part of “well regulated” equates to free and open carry?”
No part. The beginning explains the reason for the retention of the preexisting right to be armed.
“(T)he right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” deals with the matter of how they can be limited — or NOT limited. It isn’t called The Bill of Regulations. It is called the Bill of Rights. Try to imagine how “well regulated” goes with “unarmed.”
The wording is extremely all-encompassing. It doesn’t even limit just the federal government or the state government. It doesn’t authorize any to infringe the right.
Whether this is wise or foolish is a separate question. Obviously doing anything in a threatening manner or hurting others are forbidden for other reasons but that is also a separate question.
David for better citizens
Too bad I won’t get a refund for the class and fees (including renewal earlier this year) from when I got my license.
Glad to not have to have a permit to carry out our Constitutional Rights.
But the bill should have included Open Carry as legal too.
First of all, well done Governor DeSantis. I am permitted to CC and although I appreciate this new Law I do agree with a few on here that are all in for “proper gun safety training”. I still stand by my stance on Background Checks, Gun safety training and such. With that being said, bad people are going to get through the cracks and have firearms no matter what laws are in place. The “shootout on aisle 9” statement was funny it’s true. Too many “wanna be cowboys” are going to start carrying and that is of concern. Maybe those “thugs” that wear the sagging long sleeve britches will start carrying and it will make them pull their dadgum pants up?????
Florida is safer now but we do need a gun safety course certification if everyone is allowed to CC. Young hunters are required to take a gun safety/Hunters education course to legally hunt WITH A FIREARM/ARCHERY method so why not those CCing.…just my opinion
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
Which part of “well regulated” equates to free and open carry?
Freedom to carry a gun comes with a lot of liability if you are not trained to know when you can legally use it.
I support this change but I still think it’s smart to get the training plus you should be going to the range every month or so.
PS China isn’t planning an invasion lol … unless you’re posting from Taiwan
Thank you Governor DeSantis
If anyone decides to start carrying a gun seek proper training and educate yourself on the forcible felonies you can stop with a gun.
Remember: “When seconds count the Police are minutes away”
To all the parrots mimicking each other. No state with permitless concealed carry is experiencing wholesale slaughter, or will. You are just echoing the same old baseless talking points. Every state with rampant crime levels are states that make it difficult for their citizens to own a gun at all.
Americans want the choice to own a gun. None of these killings in schools will stop this desire. If anything, more people will want a gun for protection. The governor knows this. The man is going to run for president and people all over this country are hearing what he is doing in FL.
Concealed or open carry either way the second amendment is good enough for me.I would rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.The thugs are packing weapons that will shoot through car motors this just helps level the playing field.I have been trained with weapons since I was ten years old and will always stay locked and loaded to defend myself and family.Thank you Gov.DeSantis for standing up for God fearing law abiding citizens you will be our next president. Good day for Florida residents.
Thanks a lot, Daddy! NOT!
What was wrong with getting gun safety lessons and a permit???? That didn’t stop a good guy from getting a gun or get in the way of personal protection.
How does having untrained people with guns make anyone safer? Makes less sense than having unlicensed drivers. The governor did this in a closed session, yet members of the NRA were in attendance. How about those Sunshine Laws? IMO, we have a cowardly dictator where we should have a governor.
Some people need to learn what the word “fact“ means. All this does is clear obstacles that hindered us from our original constitutional right. Can’t blame the governor for anything.
Remember that you will still need a Concealed Carry permit (CCW) when travelling to other states which don’t have permit-less carry which have reciprocity with Florida.
@Bizarre – No other states that have permit-less carry have had a violent surge in out-of-control cowboy behavior. We’ll have to see.
Bunch of chicken littles.
The Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine laws are pretty self explanatory for those with greater than a sixth grade reading level and who aren’t hoplophobes.
It will make bad guys think twice about attacking someone.
WHO BETTER READ THE LAW BEFORE YOU CARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I support him, But I still think you need to be properly trained, licensed.
More constant gun murder of innocent children, teens and adults.
Road rage shooters killing at random. Wow!
Good person with a gun will stop a bad person with a gun ARM TEACHERS
Now it’s because we about to be invaded by China?!?
I thought it was self-defense against all those “thugs” out there?
There’s already too many people with guns who don’t have a clue about how to handle, store, or use them and now I get to worry about getting shot by some “hero” trying to take out a dude at Wal Mart Aisle 9 over the last loaf of bread?
You’re more likely to shoot yourself than defend yourself, and that is a fact.
Guns kill more US kids annually than vehicle crashes, and that is a fact.
Thank you future President Desantis.
I agree with him. the criminal element is already carrying 24-7. The good people that only want to defend themselves had to pay money and do all the requirements for a permit other wise they risk jail. that is 100% wrong and I am glad our Governor took care of this.
To those blind to see that defending yourself is the number one thing all people in the USA require.
It is also sad that we need to do this, but when seconds count the cops are 15 minutes away.
Thank you Governor!
Finally, we will be able to legally defend ourselves against the invasion of China.
Yes! He’s doing this becàuse he knows what’s coming, and they’re going to come at us quick. Wake up people. This isn’t a joke.
No, it’s actually educational-less permit-less carry.
Many, many otherwise innocent people are now going to be charged with all types of misuse of a weapon, and they will end up in jail and/or probabation. The thought will be that, because I can carry without a permit, I can use it as necessary in most any situation where the I vehemently disagree with the other party.
People will try to gain an advantage in a conflict not requiring that level of force, which is where people get into big trouble.
If you carry and do not get any formal training from a certified and intelligent instructor concerning not only the use of the weapon, but also the legal boundaries as to when it can and cannot be displayed and used, you’re absolutely insane. And, the Florida Legislature is simply nuts for not requiring good, solid training before you can do this.
I support permitted carry. But not this. I cannot see what positive will come out of this.
He’s doing that to give us a chance because we’re about to be invaded by china. Pay attention people and say ur prayers
My man!!
I appreciate you Ron DeSantis
Thank you so very much for standing up for us and our God given rights! Thank you
I love that instead of solving actual problems; he continues to create more. All it does is make us responsible gun owners look bad. We’ve had so many major shootings in our state alone…and his response to genuine concerns are “nah let anyone do it.”
People already sell guns like they’re candy.
Like with alcohol and drugs it needs to be regulated and monitored, so that we don’t make criminal behavior even EASIER.
If my gun rights get taken away because you all keep praising this dillweed who keeps making us look like Feral rednecks who need to have their gun to pee with; I will not be surprised.
Also the votes where never tampered with. I don’t like Biden either, but we can’t keep crying “IT WAS RIGGED” just because we didn’t get our way. That’s childish.
Wild Wild East
Thank you for legalizing self defence and giving people the power to protect themselves without fearing jail time!
Always forward!
Thank you so much Governor DeSantis. Even people in other states love you for being sane and honoring The Constitution of the USA. I wish you would speak to Governor Ivey and encourage her to follow your example. I hope you stay our governor so you can shield us from the Globalists that are trying to take over the country. I hope you get other governors to follow your example. After we get more of them, to learn and honor The Constitution, then run for president. I know you would win if the votes are not tampered with.