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DeSantis signs bill allowing Florida residents to carry concealed guns without a permit

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 2 developments

Florida residents will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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  1. Florida legislature passes bill allowing carry of concealed weapons without a permit

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  2. Newest

    DeSantis signs bill allowing Florida residents to carry concealed guns without a permit

    Headline from CBS News ·

Reports & sources

50 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Florida Senate OKs Bill to Carry Concealed Guns Without a Permit (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature is sending to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, who is preparing a presidential run, has said the issue is one of his priorities. The Senate passed the bill Thursday on a 27-13 vote.

  2. CBS News

    Lawmakers OK bill that allows gun owners to carry concealed guns without a permit in Florida (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature is sending to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  3. NBC News

    Florida Legislature approves carrying a concealed loaded gun without a permit (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The bill now goes to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has repeatedly indicated he will sign it.

  4. Forbes

    Florida Legislature Sends Permitless Gun Bill To DeSantis, Who Could Make Florida The 26th State With Permitless Concealed Carry (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Proponents of the bill call it a “constitutional carry” measure, while opponents, who dub it “permitless carry” argue it fails to address a growing gun violence issue.

  5. Fox News

    Florida lawmakers send DeSantis 'momentous' bill that would make majority of US states 'constitutional carry' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Florida Senate approved a constitutional carry bill and sent it to Gov. Ron DeSantis. If signed, Florida will tip the U.S. into becoming a constitutional carry-majority nation.

  6. AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Florida Passes Permitless Concealed Carry Bill – Headed to Governor Ron DeSantis’ Desk! (opens AmmoLand Shooting Sports News)

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    AmmoLand Shooting Sports News's feed description

    Starting July 1st, Floridians will at least be able to join 25 other states by being able to conceal and carry a handgun without the need of a government issue permission slip.

  7. CNN

    Florida legislature passes bill allowing carry of concealed guns without a permit (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The Florida Senate gave final passage to a bill Thursday that will allow people to carry a concealed weapon in public without a government-issued permit, a top priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  8. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida bill to carry concealed guns without permit heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The Florida Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would allow people to carry guns without concealed-weapons licenses, sending the issue to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  9. Axios

    Florida to join 25 other states in allowing permitless carry of concealed guns (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has vowed to sign the bill.

  10. CBS News

    Florida legislature passes bill allowing carry of concealed weapons without a permit (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The Florida Senate gave final passage to a bill Thursday that will allow people to carry a concealed weapon in public without a government-issued permit, a top priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  11. Bearing Arms

    DeSantis signs permitless carry bill, law takes effect July 1st (opens Bearing Arms)

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    Bearing Arms's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wasted little time signing HB 543 into law after the state legislature gave final approval to the permitless carry legislation last Thursday. On Monday morning DeSantis held...

  12. Fox News

    DeSantis’ signature tips US into majority 'constitutional carry' nation with new Florida gun rights law (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The U.S. is now officially a majority "constitutional carry" nation after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law allowing permitless gun carry, the 26th state to do so.

  13. Forbes

    DeSantis Signs Law Allowing Concealed Guns To Be Carried In Florida Without Permits—Joining 25 Other States (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Proponents of the bill call it a “constitutional carry” measure, while opponents who dub it “permitless carry” argue it fails to address a growing gun violence issue.

  14. The Daily Caller

    DeSantis Signs Florida Constitutional Carry Into Law (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Constitutional concealed carry into law, joining 25 other states in bolstering Second Amendment rights.

  15. The New Republic

    Days After Nashville Shooting, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Quietly Signs Bill Allowing Permitless Carry (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    It is now legal to carry concealed firearms in Florida without a permit, training, or background checks.

  16. Tampa Bay Times

    DeSantis signs permitless carry gun bill into law with little fanfare (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    The legislation lets people concealed carry a gun without a permit and without training.

  17. NBC 6 South Florida

    Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill to Allow Carrying Concealed Guns Without a Permit (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

    Published

    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  18. Los Angeles Times

    Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  19. MyNorthwest

    DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday, giving

  20. FOX 35 Orlando

    Gov. DeSantis signs Florida permitless carry bill: Here's when law goes into effect (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday, giving the governor another legislative victory as he prepares a campaign for president.

  21. AL.com

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs permitless concealed carry law: What does it do? (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The new law allows a person to carry a gun without a permit or training in Florida.

  22. Politico

    DeSantis signs Florida gun bill as activists demand more (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The new legislation will allow residents to carry guns without a state permit. Gun-rights supporters had sought even looser restrictions permitting open carry.

  23. NBC News

    Ron DeSantis quietly legalizes carrying concealed weapons without permits (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The lack of fanfare around the measure was notable for a governor who regularly holds splashy news conferences and bill-signing ceremonies.

  24. KEYT Santa Barbara

    DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

  25. The Boston Globe

    DeSantis signs Florida bill to carry concealed guns without a permit (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday, giving the governor another legislative victory as he prepares a campaign for president.

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