Florida Could Be 26th State to Allow ‘Constitutional Carry’

Florida Republicans to introduce HB 543 which will do away with the state's requirement for a permit to carry a concealed weapon

Donna Michaels speaks in support of HB543 which would allow citizens to carry concealed weapons without a permit in Florida, during a press conference in Tallahassee, Jan. 30, 2023. Screenshot from Florida House of Representatives video

Florida appears ready to become the 26th state to allow so-called “Constitutional carry.”

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner (R-District 19) said on Jan. 30 that Republicans would file HB543 to allow Floridians to carry concealed firearms without a permit. He said the bill doesn’t grant any new rights but recognizes all people’s rights to self-defense.