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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa
There is also no prohibition in Florida on carrying a handgun in your vehicle if it is properly "encased." That means it should be in a holster with a snap or other securing device, or even in a closed glove compartment; in either case, out of reach and not immediately available. It must not be concealed in reach or on your person unless you have a CCW license.
The joke among law enforcement folks in Florida is that in some other states when an officer stops a car he might wonder if there is a gun in the car; in Florida he can be almost sure that there is. Knowing takes away some of the anxiety. 
Florida was a leader in the move to the practice of "shall issue" CCW licenses, which provides that a jurisdiction shall issue a CCW license to anyone who meets the legal requirements. The majority of states now have similar laws. |
For some, that may make them feel a lot better and reduce their anxiety. However, the thought that every car is carrying a concealed weapon gives me a lot of pause. I hope the road rage does not escalate to a shoot out at the OK corral!