Open Carry Now Official In Florida

Open carry becomes legal today in Florida following a court ruling that struck down the state's longtime ban as unconstitutional. Gun owners may now carry firearms openly in public but restrictions still apply in places like schools, courthouses, and bars. Private businesses can prohibit guns on their property, and violators may face felony charges for armed trespass. State officials say the ruling affirms Second Amendment rights, but state lawmakers could tweak the law in the next legislative session.