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I don't understand the need for open carry. Is it a new fashion statement? How can this be a good thing for society?

I don&#039;t understand the need for open carry. Is it a new fashion statement? How can this be a good thing for society?

Bob Wells

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[URL]http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=h0163a.CRJS.DOCX&DocumentType=Analysis&BillNumber=0163&Session=2016#page=8[/URL]
Here is a summary of the bill. Looks similar to Georgia's.

<a href="http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=h0163a.CRJS.DOCX&amp;DocumentType=Analysis&amp;BillNumber=0163&amp;Session=2016#page=8" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Secti...=Analysis&amp;BillNumber=0163&amp;Session=2016#page=8</a> 
Here is a summary of the bill. Looks similar to Georgia&#039;s.

This is a much needed law. Everyone should have quick and easy access to the most useful tool ever invented to settle an argument. Open carry, unlike concealed carry, also lets everyone instantly know how big of an asshat you are.

how about bandoleers....open carry bandoleers and machetes with pearl handles

Lake View Too

What about bazookas? I think I would look pretty buff wearing a bazooka.

Leader of the Banned

I think I could serve well as the good man with a chain saw.

I think open carry chain saws is going too far...sending a bad fashion statement. Pipe bombs and hand grenades are more appropriate assessories.

carson

[QUOTE="Leader of the Banned, post: 836880, member: 23434"]I think I could serve well as the good man with a chain saw.[/QUOTE]
I got a new bazooka, gives new meaning to the term crotch rocket.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Leader of the Banned">I think I could serve well as the good man with a chain saw.</blockquote>I got a new bazooka, gives new meaning to the term crotch rocket.

Yarmap

Only 4 other states & DC do not allow open carry........Florida just joined the crowd.

Only 4 other states &amp; DC do not allow open carry........Florida just joined the crowd.

Sun Chaser

Beach Lover

Here is the bill: [URL]https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/0068/BillText/__/HTML[/URL]

 This is a good thing.  Right now, if a concealed weapon can be seen at all, it can be considered "brandishing".  Even with open carry passing in Florida, I will still carry concealed.  

Here is a link to some common objections and discussions:  [URL="https://www.floridacarry.org/issues/concealed-and-unconcealed-carry"]Concealed and Open Carry - Florida Carry, Inc.[/URL]

Here is the bill: <a href="https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/0068/BillText/__/HTML" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/0068/BillText/__/HTML</a> 
 
 This is a good thing. Right now, if a concealed weapon can be seen at all, it can be considered &quot;brandishing&quot;. Even with open carry passing in Florida, I will still carry concealed. 
 
Here is a link to some common objections and discussions: <a href="https://www.floridacarry.org/issues/concealed-and-unconcealed-carry" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Concealed and Open Carry - Florida Carry, Inc.</a>

Misty

Banned

[URL="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/os-open-carry-guns-florida-20151006-story.html"]Florida House panel OKs open carry of guns[/URL]

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