State lawmakers yesterday approved a plan that could allow thousands of Florida visitors to carry guns if they have concealed-weapons permits in their home states. The plan, which the House and Senate overwhelmingly approved, also would allow permit-carrying Florida residents to tote their guns to other states if those states approve. Don't send a message to the people of the state of Florida that it's all right for everybody to be armed,'' Holzendorf said. He said those people can face charges if they are stopped by Florida police for other reasons and are found to have guns. The vast majority of the people who own guns in this state and other states follow the law to the letter,'' said Sen. Charles Bronson, R-Indian Harbor Beach, the Senate sponsor.
Residents receive the permits after meeting requirements such as taking firearms-safety courses.
Opponents argued yesterday that other states might not have as stringent requirements as Florida for issuing concealed-weapons permits. There's no way to recognize what is equal from one state to another,'' he said. Enter words describing a concept or keywords.