TAMPA, Fla. - Florida's ban on open carry is now gone; however, the law still comes with restrictions.

Guns are still off-limits in places like schools, courthouses, polling places, and government buildings.

Reckless display or brandishing of a gun is still a crime, and federal firearm laws still apply.

“So here's what happens. If you go to a private business or to someone's residence and you're asked not to carry the firearm, you have to leave with it. If you stay there, then you're committing armed trespass, which is a felony,” said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.

With this law, those legally allowed to possess a firearm can carry a gun in plain sight or partially concealed in a holster.

A state appeals court overturned Florida’s 2023 open carry ban, calling it unconstitutional. Whi

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