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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa
We disagree about a Concealed Weapons License making Open Carry permissible in certain conditions in Florida. There is no such provision.
The Concealed Weapons law (FS 790.06) allows for a licensee "...who is lawfully carrying a firearm in a concealed manner, to briefly and openly display the firearm to the ordinary sight of another person, unless the firearm is intentionally displayed in an angry or threatening manner, not in necessary self-defense."
The section of the Florida law (FS 790.25) that provides for "possession" of a firearm while going to or from or engaged in hunting, fishing, etc. not only does not require a Concealed Weapons License but actually states that the provisions of the Statute regarding Concealed Weapons does not apply. It also does not authorize Open Carry while going to or from these activities; merely possession.
Further, if in an automobile while going to or from the activity, the firearm must be "encased" and not in "manual possession" of the owner. In fact, if you have a Concealed Weapons license the gun must be concealed on your person, not lying nearby.
The Open Carry on the Clearwater dock might be considered possession while fishing (paragraph h of FS 790.25) but it still does not require a Concealed Weapons License. Perhaps the police are simply checking personal identification or fishing licenses.
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I thought Florida considered your automobile as your "castle" under the castle doctrine, and therefore, you could have your weapon accessible in your car without a CCL? Also, can you point me to the statute that requires a CCL holder to conceal the weapon on his person when in his auto? thanks.