WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Law enforcement agencies across South Florida are adjusting their policies following a recent court ruling that struck down Florida’s longstanding ban on openly carrying firearms.
Open carry refers to the legal ability to carry a firearm in public where it’s visible — typically holstered on your hip, shoulder, or otherwise in plain sight. It’s distinct from concealed carry, where the weapon is hidden from view.
In Florida, open carry has historically been banned except in limited circumstances like hunting, fishing, or camping. But that changed dramatically on September 10, when the First District Court of Appeal ruled the state’s open carry ban unconstitutional…