Red Wind
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Florida lost Open Carry in 1987. This article tells of the political maneuverings, led by Janet Reno, that brought about the end of OC other than a few exceptions. (Camping,fishing,trail walking, your own home or business.)
Now, there are some positive articles in the media that 2016 may be the year. And with a very large GOP majority in both houses of the Legislature, and perhaps Americas most pro gun Governor in Rick Scott, it begins to appear it could finally happen.
Only 6 states now remain without OC (technically). Of those, Florida has the largest population at 20 million, Americas 3rd most populated state.
I added a poll. What are your thoughts, THR? All replies are appreciated
Shall issue Concealed Carry became law that year in Florida and helped motivate a nationwide trend towards CC.Janet Reno, State Attorney for Dade County at the time, called on the legislature to close what she called a loophole in the new statewide carry laws and outright ban Open Carry throughout the state. Having just lost their fight against Shall-Issue concealed carry, the future US Attorney General, a handful of Florida Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, and newspapers statewide went on the offensive to call for a special session of the legislature to close what they dubbed the “Dodge City Loophole”.
Now, there are some positive articles in the media that 2016 may be the year. And with a very large GOP majority in both houses of the Legislature, and perhaps Americas most pro gun Governor in Rick Scott, it begins to appear it could finally happen.
Only 6 states now remain without OC (technically). Of those, Florida has the largest population at 20 million, Americas 3rd most populated state.
I added a poll. What are your thoughts, THR? All replies are appreciated
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