Learned something new about FL concealed carry law...

tobnpr · October 8, 2011, 09:53 AM

Just got my permit in the mail today...

Enclosed was a little pamphlet, and learned about a new amendment to F.S. 790.053 that was passed in May of this year...

I had always been concerned about the possibility of briefly "flashing" the handgun, as might happen if reaching for a high object...the law has now been clarified to say that "brief and open display" is not a violation of the law.

Imagine- a law that actually makes sense!

Most of you in FL probably already knew this- I did not, so I'm passing along...

http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sectio...7&Session=2011

Crazy88Fingers · October 8, 2011, 02:42 PM

I believe certain parties were pushing for all out open carry, and then settled on this amendment. It's nice to have. Although in Miami I'm pretty sure I'll still get shot or tased by the police if someone sees it. I spend a lot of time trying to avoid cops and robbers...

P5 Guy · October 9, 2011, 07:40 AM

Open carry was the goal but some felt that the tourist would be scared off and so we end up with this silly "Brief Exposure" stuff.
Any member here from AZ? Does open carry scare the "SnowBirds"?

blitzo · October 9, 2011, 07:55 AM

Last time I saw someone "flash" his gun, his conversation partner took him out with a half can of OC spray.

Patriot86 · October 9, 2011, 10:51 AM

I love Florida.... If only I could have made a living there like I do up here in Illinois I never would have left. Oh well, 40 years and counting until I return(retire)

Pahoo · October 9, 2011, 11:00 AM

With the passage of Shall-Issue in Iowa, open carry is and has always been legal. One benefit is that LEO's don't have to respond to 911 calls about someone who flashes. "Flashing" is subjective and if an Iowan is foolish enough to walk into a bar, open carrying, then he deserves the consequences and even though legal, that is not flashing and will get a response. ....

Be Safe !!!

Carry_24/7 · October 9, 2011, 03:31 PM

I lived and worked at Yuma Army Proving Ground for almost 3 years. I can only recall seeing a few people open carry; such as one guy on his chopper with twin revolvers, and one cowboy looking guy with a 1911 at a mom and pop diner, and both had everyone looking at them.

I Now live in Florida, and whether we believe it or not, guns attract attention. The average citizen, or voter, would probably not be a fan of OC.

October 8, 2011, 09:53 AM	#1
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Learned something new about FL concealed carry law... Just got my permit in the mail today... Enclosed was a little pamphlet, and learned about a new amendment to F.S. 790.053 that was passed in May of this year... I had always been concerned about the possibility of briefly "flashing" the handgun, as might happen if reaching for a high object...the law has now been clarified to say that "brief and open display" is not a violation of the law. Imagine- a law that actually makes sense! Most of you in FL probably already knew this- I did not, so I'm passing along... http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sectio...7&Session=2011

October 8, 2011, 02:42 PM	#2
Crazy88Fingers Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2010 Location: WesTex Posts: 958	I believe certain parties were pushing for all out open carry, and then settled on this amendment. It's nice to have. Although in Miami I'm pretty sure I'll still get shot or tased by the police if someone sees it. I spend a lot of time trying to avoid cops and robbers... __________________ "And I'm tellin' you son, well it ain't no fun, staring straight down a .44" -Lynyrd Skynyrd

October 9, 2011, 07:40 AM	#3
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	Open Carry Open carry was the goal but some felt that the tourist would be scared off and so we end up with this silly "Brief Exposure" stuff. Any member here from AZ? Does open carry scare the "SnowBirds"?

October 9, 2011, 07:55 AM	#4
blitzo Junior Member Join Date: October 9, 2011 Location: Massachusetts... Posts: 11	Last time I saw someone "flash" his gun, his conversation partner took him out with a half can of OC spray. __________________ "The unarmed man is not just defenseless, he is also contemptible." ~ Machiavelli

October 9, 2011, 11:00 AM	#6
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Open Carry can benefit LEO's With the passage of Shall-Issue in Iowa, open carry is and has always been legal. One benefit is that LEO's don't have to respond to 911 calls about someone who flashes. "Flashing" is subjective and if an Iowan is foolish enough to walk into a bar, open carrying, then he deserves the consequences and even though legal, that is not flashing and will get a response. .... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

October 9, 2011, 10:51 AM	#5
Patriot86 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,293	I love Florida.... If only I could have made a living there like I do up here in Illinois I never would have left. Oh well, 40 years and counting until I return(retire)

October 9, 2011, 03:31 PM	#7
Carry_24/7 Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2011 Posts: 801	I lived and worked at Yuma Army Proving Ground for almost 3 years. I can only recall seeing a few people open carry; such as one guy on his chopper with twin revolvers, and one cowboy looking guy with a 1911 at a mom and pop diner, and both had everyone looking at them. I Now live in Florida, and whether we believe it or not, guns attract attention. The average citizen, or voter, would probably not be a fan of OC.