Can You Now Openly Carry a Gun in Florida? If you live in Florida—or visit frequently—you have likely heard about the state’s significant shift toward open carry. Following the landmark McDaniels v. State decision by the First District Court of Appeal in September 2025, the legal landscape changed rapidly. Many people still misunderstand where you can carry, where you [...]
Can You Openly Carry a Gun in Florida? Florida’s 2023 concealed-carry law, which took effect July 1, 2023, did not repeal the state’s open-carry ban. A later court decision changed the law: in September 2025, the First District Court of Appeal held that Florida’s general ban on openly carrying firearms violated the Second Amendment. Later court developments also matter, [...]
Can You Have a Medical Marijuana Card and Own a Gun in Florida? Can you have a medical marijuana card and own a gun in Florida? The card alone does not settle the question. Federal drug rules and recent court decisions affect whether a patient may purchase, possess, or carry a firearm. I’m David Edelstein, a Miami criminal defense [...]
New Florida Gun Law: Impact on Current Concealed Firearm Charges On March 31, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that introduces significant changes to the state's gun regulations, specifically modifying Florida Statute §790.06, which governs the licensing process for carrying concealed firearms. The new Florida gun law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2023, is a [...]
