Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is urging state lawmakers to pass legislation that would allow the open carry of firearms, emphasizing the right to bear arms as fundamental to the Second Amendment. Recently, DeSantis expressed his support for such measures on social media, aligning himself with proponents who argue that Florida should join the majority of states that permit this practice, as the state currently only allows permitless concealed carry.
This push for open carry coincides with heightened legislative tensions surrounding immigration enforcement. Notably, Senate President Ben Albritton has voiced his opposition to open carry measures, citing law enforcement concerns, while DeSantis has made it clear he would sign any approved bill into law. The ongoing debate over these contentious issues reveals a divide within Florida’s Republican leadership and reflects broader national conversations around gun rights and immigration policy.
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