<P> Open carry when on foot in a public area is generally illegal, but is permitted in certain circumstances, as defined by Florida statute 790.25 (3). For example, open carry is permitted while hunting, fishing, camping, gun shows, or while shooting, and while going to and from such activities . The open carry ban statute was challenged in court but the ban was upheld . In 2010, Florida was one of seven states that had a ban on open carrying of a weapon . In 2015, Florida is one of five states that has a ban on open carrying of a firearm . There were 2 bills in the works to legalize open carry to those possessing a valid concealed weapons license (see hb163 and sb300) </P> <P> Florida House of Representatives voted (80 yays, 38 nays) for approval of HB 163 on 3 February 2016 . </P> <P> On March 11, 2016 house bill 163 "Died in Criminal Justice" according to the Florida Senate website . </P> <P> Vehicle carry without a license when the weapon is not immediately accessible / available for use is permitted . </P>

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