Here’s what we know about open carry laws, how they could change in Florida as of Sept. 11 and the difference between permitless and open carry.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After Florida’s open carry ban was struck down, there is nothing in state law requiring a license to carry a gun openly.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In September 2025, a state appeals court ruled Florida's open carry ban unconstitutional. In a social media post, Florida Attorney ...

Florida law allows for the open and concealed carry of most knives, with the exception of ballistic knives which are illegal to own or carry. A "common pocketknife" is not considered a weapon under ...

After Florida’s open carry ban was struck down, there is nothing in state law requiring a license to carry a gun openly. YASUYOSHI CHIBA AFP via Getty Images For the first time in nearly four decades, ...

In September 2025, a state appeals court ruled Florida's open carry ban unconstitutional. In a social media post, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said, "Open carry is the law of the state." ...

TALLAHASSEE — For the first time in nearly four decades, Floridians can openly carry firearms. A Florida court decision led to the new gun access; the state had largely banned open carry since the ...

A Florida state appeals court ruled the state's ban on openly carrying firearms unconstitutional in September 2025. The ruling only applies to those legally allowed to own a firearm and does not ...

Florida’s attorney general said the gun laws may need some “cleanup.” Romy Ellenbogen is a Tallahassee correspondent, covering state government with a focus on criminal justice and health. Reach her ...

A Florida state appeals court ruled the state's ban on openly carrying firearms unconstitutional in September 2025. The ruling only applies to those legally allowed to own a firearm and does not ...