Open carry in Florida

[big-daddy]

Sign here......  http://opencarry.org/

[AintSkeered]

Thank you.

[FOREMANRON]

THANKS

[TRX450R_Racer]

I voted too. Here's a copy of the bill being voted on.

S234 GENERAL BILL by Evers
Firearms; Provides that a person in compliance with the terms of a concealed carry license may carry openly notwithstanding specified provisions. Allows the Division of Licensing of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to take fingerprints from concealed carry license applicants. Limits a prohibition on carrying a concealed weapon or firearm into an elementary or secondary school facility, career center, or college or university facility to include only a public elementary or secondary school facility or administration building, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2011

[foreman1]

Good find ,
Signed and forwarded in an email to contacts.

Thanks

[TNTaylor]

Outstanding.... thanks for the post.

[trx#9]

It will never pass. Cops are to stupid and will be freaking out everytime they see a gun on someones side.

[FishaHallic]

It will never pass. Cops are to stupid and will be freaking out everytime they see a gun on someones side.

You might want to rethink how you call police officers "stupid" since 2 of them were just killed in St Pete this morning and 2 in Miami area last week all in the line of duty trying to keep citizens safe.  Calling police officers "stupid" is just plain ignorant!!

[trx#9]

It will never pass. Cops are to stupid and will be freaking out everytime they see a gun on someones side.

You might want to rethink how you call police officers "stupid" since 2 of them were just killed in St Pete this morning and 2 in Miami area last week all in the line of duty trying to keep citizens safe.  Calling police officers "stupid" is just plain ignorant!!

maybe not all but about half are quite ignorant. The cops in today's incident rushed the situation, they knew he was armed and waiting for them. the wife even told the police that he was armed and ready for a fight.

[FishaHallic]

Wow, it takes all kinds I guess 

[Chillinthemost]

Wow, it takes all kinds I guess 

 You are certainly proof of that.

  Unfortunately trx is right, a large percentage of law enforcement are goof balls that couldn't earn respect any other way in life and signed up to get a blue light, a gun and a badge.  Not all are bad, I personally know a few law enforcement officers that are great guys, and the killings that just took place are a tragedy.

  I know for a fact that if open carry was already legal and if Anoriginal had been strolling down the street where the shootings occurred he could have easily saved the day as  he would have been carrying 2 Desert Eagle .50s and his compound bow with exploding tipped arrows.

[Kawa3]

Wow, it takes all kinds I guess 

 You are certainly proof of that.

  Unfortunately trx is right, a large percentage of law enforcement are goof balls that couldn't earn respect any other way in life and signed up to get a blue light, a gun and a badge.  Not all are bad, I personally know a few law enforcement officers that are great guys, and the killings that just took place are a tragedy.

  I know for a fact that if open carry was already legal and if Anoriginal had been strolling down the street where the shootings occurred he could have easily saved the day as  he would have been carrying 2 Desert Eagle .50s and his compound bow with exploding tipped arrows.

I Heard that he now has the heat seeking exploding tipped arrows.

[FishaHallic]

Wow, it takes all kinds I guess 

 You are certainly proof of that.

  Unfortunately trx is right, a large percentage of law enforcement are goof balls that couldn't earn respect any other way in life and signed up to get a blue light, a gun and a badge.  Not all are bad, I personally know a few law enforcement officers that are great guys, and the killings that just took place are a tragedy.

  I know for a fact that if open carry was already legal and if Anoriginal had been strolling down the street where the shootings occurred he could have easily saved the day as  he would have been carrying 2 Desert Eagle .50s and his compound bow with exploding tipped arrows.

Another prime example of what is wrong with society. 

[FishaHallic]

Well there will be 2 funerals this week in St Pete for the fallen officers maybe that would be a good time to show how you feel about many police officers, just show up and picket like your friends in that church group from Kansas.

[Chillinthemost]

Fish, this thread has to do with open carry laws not fallen police officers. Why dont you go away, far, far away

[trx#9]

Well there will be 2 funerals this week in St Pete for the fallen officers maybe that would be a good time to show how you feel about many police officers, just show up and picket like your friends in that church group from Kansas.

Another Obama supporter shooting up law enforcement.

[FishaHallic]

I did not bring up police officers, trx#9 did and he said "Cops are to stupid and will be freaking out everytime they see a gun on someones side." and YOU agreed with him, I just pointed out that 2 police officers died this morning serving a warrant in St Pete when they were both shot and I mentioned the fact that 2 officers were killed in Miami last week also.  Lets not forget the 4 officers that got shot in side the police station in Detroit over the weekend.

BTW again, YOU Chillenthemost agreed with tr#9 when he said "Cops are to stupid and will be freaking out everytime they see a gun on someones side."  And I as a law abiding citizen think that is a disgrace to a civilized society but having met you one time I am not surprised by your tainted views!!!

[bluesman]

Wow, it takes all kinds I guess 
               wow the pot calling the kettle black!
                           FISHAHOLIC IS AN ASS!!

[TNTaylor]

                           FISHAHOLIC IS AN ASS!!

Totally agree...... his posts are intended to create controversy.  He wont go away so the best response to his ASSININE rants is to ignore him.

[Anoriginal]

Wow, it takes all kinds I guess  

 You are certainly proof of that.

  Unfortunately trx is right, a large percentage of law enforcement are goof balls that couldn't earn respect any other way in life and signed up to get a blue light, a gun and a badge.  Not all are bad, I personally know a few law enforcement officers that are great guys, and the killings that just took place are a tragedy.

  I know for a fact that if open carry was already legal and if Anoriginal had been strolling down the street where the shootings occurred he could have easily saved the day as  he would have been carrying 2 Desert Eagle .50s and his compound bow with exploding tipped arrows.

I'm like Batman....the cops call me in when it's just too heavy for them to handle. Just get me to within 3/4 mile from them and I'll handle the rest.

                           FISHAHOLIC IS AN ASS!!

Totally agree...... his posts are intended to create controversy.  He wont go away so the best response to his ASSININE rants is to ignore him.

He's the poster child for why stupidity should be painful.

What I carry most of the time...

http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/custom-ii/stainless-tle-ii

or

http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/ultra-carry-ii/ultra-tle-ii

and sometimes...

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764951_-1_757770_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

then again, I also carry this...

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764964_-1_757769_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

but you never know when this is in the truck with me...

http://www.pof-usa.com/pdw/pdw308.htm

 

[shogun323]

Very nice. I love my Kimber Ultra Carry II!!!!

[FishaHallic]

Wow, it takes all kinds I guess 
               wow the pot calling the kettle black!
                           FISHAHOLIC IS AN ASS!!

So you think most LEOs are stupid also, anyone harping on me because I don't think most LEOs are stupid have must have had some run ins with LEOs, I never have so I have nothing to fear.  Again I am on the moral high ground on an argument on this forum.  Remember how you feel when you have a crime committed against you or your family, I'll bet the first thing you do after wiping away your tears is call the law!!!

[FishaHallic]

BTW, I carry most of the time also but I don't need it, I don't have to hide behind a gun or a keyboard or a moderator label 

[FishaHallic]

                           FISHAHOLIC IS AN ASS!!

Totally agree...... his posts are intended to create controversy.  He wont go away so the best response to his ASSININE rants is to ignore him.

Your an A*S*S Clown if you think it is controversial to NOT think most LEOs are stupid.  Have you checked in with your PO lately? 

[cobrap]

LOL, I stand by and say "freedom of speech.  Fish has that right!  But damn, every time he opens his mouth, he amazingly, proves to me , that he can be such an ASS!
No clue to the real world, no clue what reality is!
Good luck, Fish! Your life suxs!  You can say differently, but your words shows how horrible your life has become.

[Anoriginal]

BTW, I carry most of the time also but I don't need it, I don't have to hide behind a gun or a keyboard or a moderator label 

boo hoo.....cry me a river.

 

[Chillinthemost]

Law enforcement officers, wether they are Barn Fife

or Cobra


  They show up AFTER your house has been broken into, or AFTER you have been carjacked, or AFTER the robbery or mugging has happened. Its up to YOU to defend yourself and them to write the report.

[Anoriginal]

Fish, this thread has to do with open carry laws not fallen police officers. Why dont you go away, far, far away

I just sent him your address. He's coming to live with you so you can teach him how to be a man.

On second thought.... you might need help with him. I will see if Erik can come help you.

I'm coming over too but, just to watch and drink your beer.

[crom A zone]

guys and girls( fish)...... can we please get back on topic i want to here more about open carry... would u still be able to concle carry or will it be open carry only.. do u need more permits than a ccw..

[FishaHallic]

My life is great, I don't fear LEOs or feel the need to call them stupid or for that matter I don't need to check in with a PO, never been in trouble or arrested or had any dealing with LEOs other than a ticket or two.  In my opinion several members that posted on this site have issues with the law because they think the cuffs were too tight or did not enjoy the cavity search as much as they thought they would, I guess the LEO had big fingers  .

I really don't care what you think because like your hero you are ethically challenged and morally bankrupt and I am neither.

[trx#9]

Don't lie Fish, I did a little searching and I found Fish trying to reason with a cop after getting pulled over.  

Man Gets Ass Beat By Cop

[FishaHallic]

Wow, you guys must really need the guns that your so worried about carrying cause without your gang present you would be nothing...........................actually your nothing with your gang  

[crom A zone]

 

[Dixie Normous]

Too bad you can tell its BS right from the beginning...all Police Officers where their badge over their heart, and also; officers would not have let him get that far before shuttin' his butt up. It was funny though!!!

[FishaHallic]

All that searching and you end up with a fake video, you sure your not a republican trx?

[trx#9]

All that searching and you end up with a fake video, you sure your not a republican trx?

I'm a Ron Paul republican! 

[FishaHallic]

Good luck with that 

[cobrap]

The main idea with the open carry is:  Yes, permit still required.  You can carry either way.  But whats been happening is:  Cops are arresting and/or issuing citations to CCL holders, because people have gotten sneak peeks at the persons side arm and called the police on them.  So its a protection really for people with CCL.  #2 its a deterrent for the bad guys!  My personal opinion, be very careful with your carry open.  Someone might be able to snatch your gun off your side, like they would grab a woman's purse, or pick pocket it.  So its important to have a very secure holster!

[big-daddy]

Wow talk about getting side track.....


Anoriginal check out my new Smith


This a Lew Hurton 629     "77 of 300"

[TNTaylor]

Personally, I like the option to be able to open carry but I totally agree that a good holster will be necessary.  If a gangbanger tries to snatch your weapon, causing you to fear for your life, will that be good enough justification for shooting the dirtbag.

Nice gun bigdaddy.....

[crom A zone]

thank u evan if open carry is aloowed i still gonna concle carry i feel its better and safer so u dont get targeted like some libril dude like fish that hides behing a keyboard lol

[Anoriginal]

Ricky,

That's a sweet piece! I bet it has quite a bark when it goes off. I really love the Smiths. Feel great, look great and perform flawlessly. Combine that with the performance center work and you've certainly got a very nice weapon there. 



Back on topic as well...usually I carry the larger pistols in the truck. However, when I carry "on my person" I usually carry the Kimber Ultra Carry II in a slip in pocket holster to break up the outline. It's compact, light and easy to access.

[cobrap]

thank u even if open carry is allowed i still gonna conical carry i feel its better and safer so u dint get targeted like some liberal dude like fish that hides be hing a keyboard Lil

An excellent point, I had forgotten to mention also.  Open carry does open the argument that you are now a target.
You'll be the first one that liberal idiot starts shootin at.  And you may get some unheralded confrontations from the
crazies out there.

[TNTaylor]

another possibility is that liberal idiot may not start shooting if he sees a lot of armed citizens all around him.... same goes for the purse snatchers etc.....

[big-daddy]

Matt, Have you seen a 696? Its one of my favorite CCW, L frame with 5 shoots of 44 special.


 bigger holes, leak more. 

[Anoriginal]

Yes I have. Awesome for sure. 44spl is a cool round to boot.

[FishaHallic]

I already stated that I pack a weapon so why would I have a problem with you for carrying a legal weapon?

[Anoriginal]

another possibility is that liberal idiot may not start shooting if he sees a lot of armed citizens all around him.... same goes for the purse snatchers etc.....

True...just like the liberal idiot in Arizona.