Ron DeSantis hints at passing an open carry bill in Florida’s 2025 legislative session

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just hinted at the possibility of open carry legislation coming before Florida lawmakers in the upcoming 2025 legislative session. In an interview with radio host Bob Rose on Nov. 4, Rose brought up his preference for open carry, the wearing or carrying of a firearm in a visible manner, over other potential legislative initiatives, specifically referencing Amendment 3 – a recently proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana that failed to pass. “I’d much rather have open carry than weed, but that’s just me, governor,” Rose said. In response, DeSantis hinted that open carry could indeed...