Florida appears ready to become the 26th state to allow so-called “Constitutional carry.”
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner (R-District 19) said on Jan. 30 that Republicans would file HB543 to allow Floridians to carry concealed firearms without a permit. He said the bill doesn’t grant any new rights but recognizes all people’s rights to self-defense.
“The Constitution doesn’t give us those rights; our Creator gave us those rights,” Renner said at a press conference.
Renner was joined by the bill’s sponsor, state Rep. Chuck Brannan (R-District 10), and state Sen. Jay Collins (R-District 14). Both said they’re proud to support legislation to allow law-abiding citizens to defend themselves against the lawless….