Florida just became the 26th state to pass a law eliminating the need to obtain a license to carry a firearm in public. This movement has gained momentum over the past decade with state legislatures implementing permitless carry laws.
Needless to say, this is yet another significant blow to the gun control lobby, which favors onerous restrictions and cumbersome gun licensing schemes to limit the number of Americans exercising their right to keep and bear arms.
Fox News reported:
The Florida Senate voted 27 to 13 last week on the constitutional carry bill, sending the legislation to DeSantis, who signed it into law on Monday morning. There were already 25 states that had permitless or “constitutional carry” laws on the books, meaning Florida tipped the U.S. into becoming a constitutional carry-majority nation.
The law allows eligible citizens 21 years of age and up to carry without asking the government for a permit and without paying a fee. The legislation does not change who is eligible to obtain a carry permit, and those who still wish to get a permit may do so under the law.
There are some limitations related to where one can legally carry firearms. Floridians are still prohibited from having a gun in detention facilities, prisons, or jails. They are not allowed to carry in a courthouse, at a school or college, or a meeting of the legislature, along with other areas.
Needless to say, Democrats are not happy about the new law. They argue that allowing people to carry firearms without a license might place others in danger.
After the Florida Senate passed the law, state Sen. Tina Polsky said: “I don’t understand the direction that we’re going in and it’s only gonna lead to more death and destruction.”
State Sen. Jason Pizzo said: “I’m in fact not worried about mass shootings with this bill, I’m worried about mass idiots,” Sen. Jason Pizzo said.
“Let’s keep it simple, more guns means more guns,” State Sen. Darryl Rouson said.
Constitutional carry, also known as permitless carry, is a highly debated issue in the United States. The concept of constitutional carry allows eligible individuals to carry a concealed firearm without obtaining a permit or license from the government. While proponents argue that constitutional carry is a necessary measure to protect individual freedoms, opponents claim that it can lead to an increase in gun violence. In this article, we will explore the arguments for and against constitutional carry.
Advocates for permitless carry argue that the right to carry a firearm is protected by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and therefore, citizens should not need a permit or license to exercise that right. They believe that individuals have the right to protect themselves and their families and that the government should not interfere with that right.
Proponents also point out that permitless carry can increase safety by allowing law-abiding citizens to carry firearms for self-defense. They claim that criminals are less likely to commit crimes when they know that their potential victims may be armed. Indeed, several studies revealed that guns are more likely to be used to defend life and property than to be used to commit a crime.
Supporters of permitless carry argue that obtaining a permit or license can be a complicated and expensive process that discourages law-abiding citizens from carrying a firearm. Indeed, states like New York and California employed a long and complicated process for people to obtain licenses to carry until the Supreme Court handed down its ruling on New York Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen that eliminated these onerous licensing schemes. Permitless carry eliminates this unnecessary bureaucracy and allows more people to exercise their Second Amendment rights.
Detractors claim constitutional carry can lead to increases in gun violence. But considering that most gun crime is committed using firearms obtained illegally, there does not seem to be any evidence backing up this assertion. Permitless carry only allows people to carry their guns in public without a license. Laws and regulations regarding the purchasing of firearms still apply.
This development represents a critical victory for gun rights. With fewer restrictions on the right to bear arms, people will be better equipped to defend themselves and their property. It means people will not have to go through long and complicated processes to obtain a license. Moreover, it means that more people’s natural rights are being protected.
