TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 543 which strengthens Floridians’ Second Amendment rights by allowing Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a government-issued permit. HB 543 goes into effect on July 1, 2023, making Florida the 26^th state to enact Constitutional Carry legislation. 

“Constitutional Carry is in the books,” said Governor Ron DeSantis.

Please see the attached transmittal letter here.