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Florida Republican files bill for open carry and repeal of state’s red flag law
Florida Republican state Rep. Joel Rudman filed a bill that would allow state residents to openly carry firearms and repeal the state’s red flag laws. Floridians can currently carry concealed weapons,
Florida lawmaker files bill to allow open carry of firearms, repeal ‘red flag’ law
A state lawmaker has filed a bill that, if passed, would allow Floridians to openly carry firearms. State Rep. Joel Rudman filed that measure on Monday. The bill would also repeal Florida’s “red flag” law.
Florida bill proposes allowing open carry, repealing ‘red-flag’ law passed after Parkland massacre
A Florida lawmaker filed a bill Monday that would allow Floridians to openly carry firearms and repeal a “red-flag” law approved by the Legislature after the Parkland school shooting
Florida Republican aims to pass open carry, and roll back 'red flag' law
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A bill in the state House would allow the open carry of firearms in Florida
Floridians can carry concealed weapons, but so far lawmakers have stopped short of allowing people to openly carry firearms.
A state representative has filed an open carry bill for the 2025 legislative session
An open carry billed filed for consideration during the 2025 Legislative Session would allow Floridians to openly carry firearms, and it would repeal a “red-flag” law passed after the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland that allows authorities to take guns from people found to pose a “significant danger” to themselves or others.
Outgoing Florida House Republican files 'open carry' bill for '25 session
North Florida House Republican Dr. Joel Rudman, who plans to leave the Legislature to run for Congress, has filed legislation to repeal the state’s red-flag laws and legalize the ‘open
HB 31: Florida Rep. Joel Rudman files an open carry bill
Navarre’s Republican Rep. Joel Rudman filed the legislation (HB 31) Monday that also would repeal the state’s Red Flag law—a mechanism that lets law enforcement remove guns from people who are found to be a danger to themselves or others.
Florida House proposal would allow open carry of firearms
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Republican Rep. Joel Rudman has filed a bill that would allow Floridians to carry firearms openly . However, Senate President Ben Albritton has expressed opposition to the idea.
Florida representative files bill to allow open carry, repeal state's 'red flag' law
In part, Florida's red flag law allows law enforcement to restrict firearm & ammunition possession from a person who poses a danger to himself or herself or others.
Florida Republican files bill to allow open carry of firearms in the state
The bill, filed by Rep. Joel Rudman, would also repeal a “red-flag” law that allows authorities to take guns from people found to pose a “significant danger” to themselves or others.
What is open carry? Florida lawmaker wants to remove restrictions in the 'Gunshine state'
State Rep. Joel Rudman filed a bill to make it legal to openly carry firearms even in polling places, pro sporting events, ...
Strong trade winds may prompt Red Flag Warnings
As trade winds pick up across the state, the National Weather Service (NWS) says there is concern for what could become ...