Florida House Approves No-Permit Concealed Carry Bill

Florida Politics reports:

The House has passed a permitless carry bill that could dispose of Florida’s requirements for licenses to carry concealed firearms.

“This bill today recognizes that while the government always has a duty to protect its citizens, its citizens have a right to protect themselves,” said Rep. Chuck Brannan, a Macclenny Republican, who sponsored the legislation (HB 543).

The chamber voted 76-32 in favor of the bill on a largely party-line vote. Rep. Vicki Lopez, a Miami Republican, broke with her party and voted against the bill. Eleven lawmakers did not vote.

Read the full article. Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers and DeSantis has vowed to sign the bill.

The More Guns Everywhere bill (AKA “permitless carry”) just passed the Florida House with our State Rep @fabianbasabe2 voting Yes along with his GOP caucus. This will put more guns on the street and in #MiamiBeach. Basabe voted *against* public safety.https://t.co/m8n1uAA8gu

— Miami Beach Democrats (@MBDemocrats) March 24, 2023