Cause them danged snowbirds are all criminals.
Florida's Constitutional Carry in Effect
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Cause them danged snowbirds are all criminals.
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790.151 Using firearm while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances, or controlled substances; penalties.—
(1) As used in ss. 790.151-790.157, to “use a firearm” means to discharge a firearm or to have a firearm readily accessible for immediate discharge.
(2) For the purposes of this section, “readily accessible for immediate discharge” means loaded and in a person’s hand.
(3) It is unlawful and punishable as provided in subsection (4) for any person who is under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical substance set forth in s. 877.111, or any substance controlled under chapter 893, when affected to the extent that his or her normal faculties are impaired, to use a firearm in this state.
(4) Any person who violates subsection (3) commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(5) This section does not apply to persons exercising lawful self-defense or defense of one’s property.
So per the statute, one can carry will under the influence as long as one does not have the gun in hand. But regardless, statute does not apply in self defense. However, I've never known being intoxicated to be a plus in one's defense.
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Oldsalt66
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CC is a misnomer when you have restrictions, the 2A is quite clear, at least to me. Call it permit less carry, that’s what it really is.
Permitless carry is exactly what we call it in Florida.
GOA is working to bring full constitutional carry which will include open carry, to Florida hopefully in the coming year.
They've done excellent work on our behalf so far.
Miami_JBT
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I spent a lot of time to get this bill passed. Fighting the legislature, working with the Governor, getting the media to push the issue, etc....
Next step, OPEN CARRY
Next step, OPEN CARRY
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A big "Thank You" to the GOA, NRA, 2nd Amendment Foundation, and all the other pro-2A organizations that are fighting hard to protect our constitutional rights. Have a wonderful 4th of July!
A big "Thank You" to the GOA, NRA, 2nd Amendment Foundation, and all the other pro-2A organizations that are fighting hard to protect our constitutional rights. Have a wonderful 4th of July!
Miami_JBT
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It was a long fight over multiple years to get it passed and it isn't even Constitutional Carry. It is Permitless Concealed-Only Carry. But the fight ain't over.
Miami_JBT
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Minor correction: GOA didn't bring it to 27 states. Vermont hasn't required permits, open or concealed, since its founding in 1790. But besides that, I support them and I am a member.
Miami_JBT
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Correct, prior to Arizona and Alaska adopting permitless carry. It was known as Vermont carry. But the article states that GOA was on the forefront to bringing it to every other state and now there is a total of 27 states that are permitless carry.
USMCshooter
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Thank you GOA!!
Crawfish0206
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I’m all for constitutional carry. I personally don’t feel you should have to pay the state money to get a CWP. If you can legally own or possess a gun you should have the right. I do have my CWP because I like to shop and pick up things if I find a good price. I’m not a fan of Florida cool down period. Don’t get me wrong it’s in place for a reason but if it’s a weekend or holiday those days don’t count…… weekends and holidays are totally different than any other day of the month…
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