Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered on another one of his promises by signing a new bill into law that allows citizens to carry a concealed firearm without having to first obtain a permit from the government, a major win for the Second Amendment that shifts the balance on a national level as the Sunshine State joins 25 others where constitutional carry is already on the books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Monday, the popular Republican leader signed the bill which was approved 27 to 13 by the State Senate last week, sending it to the governor\u2019s desk where he put the final touches on the legislation which was fiercely opposed by Democrats and anti-gun activists who screamed bloody murder but were powerless to stop it with the far-left political party having been completely neutered by Florida voters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Monday, DeSantis signed HB 543 into law in a low-key ceremony that comes a week after a mentally disturbed woman who identified as transgender slaughtered six people including three young children at a Nashville Christian elementary school. The new law will go into effect on July 1st.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cConstitutional Carry is in the books,\u201d Governor DeSantis said<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe NRA applauds Florida for becoming the 26th state to adopt the vital Constitutional Carry legislation. This NRA-spearheaded initiative empowers Floridians to exercise their Second Amendment rights without undue bureaucratic barriers, affirming the fundamental right to self-defense,\u201d NRA-ILA Interim Executive Director Randy Kozuch said<\/a> in a statement to Fox News Digital, praising the new law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe thank Gov. DeSantis for his support of self-defense and Second Amendment laws and for prioritizing the safety and security of Florida residents. This historic moment is a testament to the dedication of the NRA, our members, gun owners, and Second Amendment supporters working together in the state. Today\u2019s NRA victory inspires us to continue advocating for Constitutional Carry laws across the nation, ensuring the protection of Second Amendment rights for all Americans,\u201d Kozuch added. \u201cWe extend our gratitude to the Florida legislature and all those who have worked tirelessly to make this a reality in the Sunshine State.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Constitutional law expert Jonathan Turley underscored the significance of the law in national terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAn important milestone occurred today when Gov. DeSantis signed the constitutional carry law. With that signature, 26 states now allow permitless carry for gun owners. The Court often looks to how rights or practices are embedded into society in constitutional reviews,\u201d the Fox News legal analyst tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n