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The "open carry" bill has been modified by the Senate to allow momentary exposure of a firearm by a CWP holder rather than pure "open carry". While that's not the best wording, it will work. The House will likely follow that (HB517 -- SB234). However, there's a HIDDEN problem with both bills that will create a new crime for CWP holders. It's found in the new 790.06(15)(b) & (c) (lines 94-98 of the House bill) that seems to extend the rights of CWP holders to store firearms in their vehicles (we already can -- the law allows that if "securely encased"), but because of the interplay with subsection (d) - makes it a second degree misdemeanor if its done in violation of the parking lot law (ie: 790.251). Thus, a CWP holder will face a criminal penalty that doesn't exist now -- and non-CWP holders will not face any criminal penalty for the same violation.
The wording should come to a vote as earlier as Tuesday, May 3, or certainly by the end of the week -- so you need to call or fax your legislator, and tell them to take out this part of the bill. Emails will not work!
Source: http://orlandocriminallawyer.blogspot.com/
The wording should come to a vote as earlier as Tuesday, May 3, or certainly by the end of the week -- so you need to call or fax your legislator, and tell them to take out this part of the bill. Emails will not work!
Source: http://orlandocriminallawyer.blogspot.com/
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