State Attorney General James Uthmeier said people in Florida who are legally allowed to own firearms are now free to openly carry them.
The announcement came after a recent court ruling that struck down the state’s open carry ban.
Uthmeier issued new guidance to clarify the situation for law enforcement agencies, emphasizing that law-abiding citizens should not be arrested or prosecuted for visibly carrying firearms.
The guidance from Uthmeier states, “prosecutors and law enforcement personnel should refrain from arresting or prosecuting law-abiding citizens carrying a firearm in a manner that is visible to others.”
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Despite the new directive, certain restrictions remain in place.
It is still illegal to carry firearms in specific locations such as courthouses, bars, and schools.
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