Gov. DeSantis pushes again for open carry

Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled Monday he will again push lawmakers to allow people to openly carry guns in Florida.

What we know:

The decision came from a three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal, which cited U.S. Supreme Court precedent in concluding the ban was incompatible with the nation’s "historical tradition of firearm regulation."

What we don't know:

The ruling could be appealed to the Florida Supreme Court, which previously upheld the ban in 2015. It is not yet clear how quickly the decision will take effect, how law enforcement will respond, or whether lawmakers will move to craft new regulations to address public safety concerns.

The backstory:

Florida has long permitted concealed carry but prohibited open carry, sparking

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