Gov. DeSantis pushes again for open carry

Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled Monday he will again push lawmakers to allow people to openly carry guns in Florida.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis renewed his call Monday for Florida to adopt an open-carry law, saying he plans to push lawmakers during the next legislative session.

Speaking at G Five Feed & Outdoor in Plant City, DeSantis tied the proposal to a new sales-tax "holiday" that exempts guns, ammunition and outdoor equipment from sales taxes through the end of the year.

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"We should be an open-carry state," DeSantis said. "I think we’re on record many times saying that hopefully this is the year. We’ll continue to fight for those freedoms." Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who joined him at the event, also expres

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