Florida OKs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON
Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature is sending to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, who is preparing a presidential run, has said the issue is one of his priorities. The Senate passed the bill Thursday on a 27-13 vote. It will allow anyone who can legally own a gun in Florida to carry one without a permit. It means training and a background check will not be needed for people to carry concealed guns in public. The state now has nearly 3 million permit holders.