FL OC

JerryM · October 29, 2011, 08:56 PM

I am going to FL for a visit. I do have a FL CHL. the last time I knew FL was not an open carry state. I do not intend to OC, but am interesting in accidental showing or printing of the handgun.
Thanks,
Jerry

Japle · October 30, 2011, 10:19 AM

Don't worry about it. A new law was passed this year that allows you to expose your weapon for a "brief" period without penalty.

As long as you aren't doing it in a threatening manner, you're fine.

Not that anyone would notice anyway.

hermannr · October 30, 2011, 11:10 AM

In FL you can fully OC while hunting and fishing...know that much.

Last sesson "incidental exposure" was covered. not a problem any more.

JerryM · October 30, 2011, 01:33 PM

Many thanks. I was thinking that there was some change that took place fairly recently.
I am diligent about concealing my gun, but was wondering about printing. I think the information you have given will take care of my wondering.

Regards,
Jerry

Webleymkv · October 30, 2011, 04:32 PM

As with any recent change in law, proceed with caution. Just because FL law was changed regarding incidental exposure, that does not mean that the local police or people who might call them (particularly in tourist-heavy areas) are familiar with or properly understand the change in law. While you would, in all likelihood, prevail in the end were you arrested for accidental exposure of your weapon, it would probably still be a hassle that most would prefer to avoid.

JerryM · October 30, 2011, 10:09 PM

Webleymkv,
I understand, and thanks.
Jerry

Don P · October 31, 2011, 09:39 AM

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but am interesting in accidental showing or printing of the handgun.

Covered under the changes in the laws recently. On your own property and in your place of business or at your job with the owners blessing and as stated hunting fishing O KEE DOKEIE to OC.

October 29, 2011, 08:56 PM	#1
JerryM Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,889	FL OC I am going to FL for a visit. I do have a FL CHL. the last time I knew FL was not an open carry state. I do not intend to OC, but am interesting in accidental showing or printing of the handgun. Thanks, Jerry __________________ Ecclesiastes 12:13 ¶Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

October 30, 2011, 01:33 PM	#4
JerryM Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,889	Many thanks. I was thinking that there was some change that took place fairly recently. I am diligent about concealing my gun, but was wondering about printing. I think the information you have given will take care of my wondering. Regards, Jerry __________________ Ecclesiastes 12:13 ¶Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

October 30, 2011, 10:09 PM	#6
JerryM Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,889	Webleymkv, I understand, and thanks. Jerry __________________ Ecclesiastes 12:13 ¶Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

October 30, 2011, 10:19 AM	#2
Japle Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 1,340	Don't worry about it. A new law was passed this year that allows you to expose your weapon for a "brief" period without penalty. As long as you aren't doing it in a threatening manner, you're fine. Not that anyone would notice anyway.

October 30, 2011, 11:10 AM	#3
hermannr Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2011 Posts: 730	In FL you can fully OC while hunting and fishing...know that much. Last sesson "incidental exposure" was covered. not a problem any more.

October 30, 2011, 04:32 PM	#5
Webleymkv Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,446	As with any recent change in law, proceed with caution. Just because FL law was changed regarding incidental exposure, that does not mean that the local police or people who might call them (particularly in tourist-heavy areas) are familiar with or properly understand the change in law. While you would, in all likelihood, prevail in the end were you arrested for accidental exposure of your weapon, it would probably still be a hassle that most would prefer to avoid.