Yet another Northeast Florida Sheriff is saying that a recent appellate ruling striking down a Florida law is a green light for gun rights.

“On September 10, 2025, the First District Court of Appeal, State of Florida, struck down Florida’s general ban on the open carrying of firearms, declaring Section 790.053, Florida Statutes, unconstitutional…. Florida Attorney General Uthmeier supports the decision and is not expected to appeal. Essentially, this decision will become final once the deadline for filing an appeal expires, which will be in the next 30 days,” says St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick on social media.

Hardwick then outlined the rights and restrictions under his interpretation of the court decision.

“SJSO Deputies have been informed of the court decision and will no lo

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