OC4me
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What is interesting is that only the 'manner' of bearing may be regulated, not 'when' , 'whether'or 'if' a citizen can carry.
So a simple reading of the FL Constitution would be that the State can tell you 'how' (i.e. 'open' or 'concealed') to carry but not 'when', 'where' or 'if' since none of these restrictions fall underthe 'manner' of exercising that right.
In my opinion, forcing Citizens to get a permit (absent permit-less OC as an alternative) is unconstitutional. The gun-free zones also have no justification under the 'manner' exception either. Sames goes for the fees, background checks, mandatory training (whether a good idea or not), etc. The state could easily provide free voluntary training as an alternative.
Just my .02!
What is interesting is that only the 'manner' of bearing may be regulated, not 'when' , 'whether'or 'if' a citizen can carry.
So a simple reading of the FL Constitution would be that the State can tell you 'how' (i.e. 'open' or 'concealed') to carry but not 'when', 'where' or 'if' since none of these restrictions fall underthe 'manner' of exercising that right.
In my opinion, forcing Citizens to get a permit (absent permit-less OC as an alternative) is unconstitutional. The gun-free zones also have no justification under the 'manner' exception either. Sames goes for the fees, background checks, mandatory training (whether a good idea or not), etc. The state could easily provide free voluntary training as an alternative.
Just my .02!