Proposed legislation from Republican lawmakers in Florida would allow residents to carry firearms in the state without a permit, a measure supported by Governor Ron DeSantis and the National Rifle Association.
A so-called “constitutional carry” movement – which has pushed for the unrestrained carrying of firearms without a license or permit – is teeing up Florida to become the 25th state with such a measure in place. It’s an idea that the governor and potential 2024 GOP presidential candidate has said he “always supported”.
