According to the First District Court of Appeals.

A post on X from the Florida AG affirmed the court’s decision, which means the state is unlikely to appeal. If that holds, it’s a matter of just waiting out the clock until open carry is legal within the state of Florida. Would have preferred the legislature to get its collective thumb out of its ass, but hell, I’ll take it.

Does that mean Derek is going to rock out with Glocks (or Smiths) out? Highly unlikely. I’ve done open carry for Florida Carry’s fishing events, but I doubt I would do it in my daily life as a matter of course.

Do I still support open carry? Yes! Not because I think it’s a great carry option for most people, but it eliminates the danger of printing, or the cover garment moving enough for someone else to see the gun. I tend to wear an over-shirt, and sometimes it’s moved just enough for the butt of my sidearm to become visible. I no longer have to worry that I’ve just committed a felony if the “right” LEO sees it.

This also means, we, as experienced gun carriers will need to do education. I imagine we’ll get the people who think it’s okay to go around open carry in an Uncle Mike’s sausage holder without a care in the world about retention. Try to be nice when offering advice.