Legislation filed this week by Sen. Don Gaetz would relax requirements for people providing security for churches, synagogues, and mosques.

SB 52 would apply to those packing heat on a “voluntary basis” and “without compensation,” offering exceptions to state Statute 493.6102 , which governs private security services.

The following conditions would have to be met.

Security plans would have to be approved ahead of time by the county sheriff. In other words, there couldn’t be an ad hoc decision to do this.

Security volunteers would have to pass level two background checks and hold a concealed weapon permit. While open carry is the law of the state after a judicial ruling that was affirmed by Attorney General James Uthmeier , it would not suffice in this case.

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