Legislation legalizing the permitless carry of a concealed weapon or firearm, along with additional school safety measures, was passed by the Florida House.

The bill, which passed 76-32, would eliminate the current permitting requirement for Floridians who wish to carry a concealed weapon and allow any citizen, otherwise eligible to carry, to do so without said permit.

The proposed legislation would not eliminate the ability of citizens to acquire concealed weapon permits in the state. Floridians may still obtain a concealed weapon and firearm license in order to qualify for the protection of interstate concealed carry reciprocity agreements.