A three-judge panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has struck down California’s restrictive ban on open carry in urban areas.
Ninth Circuit Rules California’s Open-Carry Ban Unconstitutional
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FlyingRich and GOA Take Down Florida’s Open Carry Ban
The settlement affirms that the state law against the open carrying of a firearm is unconstitutional in Florida.
A Warning to Florida Public Officials About the New Open-Carry Law
The Gunshine State only recently legalized open carry, which was decades overdue. However, it was never passed by our state lawmakers and was never signed by the governor into law.
Open Carry at Gun Rights Policy Conference in Salt Lake City, 2025
The Gun Rights Policy Conference in Salt Lake City, 2025 had a number of people open carrying holstered pistols. Several photographs of the pistols are shown in the article.
Giffords Comes Unglued After Publix Okays Open Carry
Florida-based supermarket chain Publix announced it would allow open carry of handguns in its stores. The change was made after a federal judge overturned the state’s prohibition on open carry in September.
Brevard County in Florida to Allow Employees to Open Carry at Work
Brevard County in Florida has amended its employee policies to allow County employees to openly carry firearms at work.
Florida Shoppers Can Now Open Carry at Publix
Publix now allows open carry in Florida stores, marking a historic win for Second Amendment supporters after a landmark court ruling.
Media Attacks Florida’s Open Carry with Bad Information
The Palm Beach Post published an opinion article on open carry in Florida. They get a few things wrong.
Florida Gun Owners Won’t Forget Renner’s Open Carry Betrayal
Renner’s “pro-gun” claims unravel under criticism. Learn why activists say vigilance—not party loyalty—protects the Second Amendment best.
How Florida’s Gun Community Legalized Open Carry Without Using Lawmakers
The open carry of any commonly used firearm—rifles, shotguns or handguns—is now 100% legal in Florida.
Gun Rights Update: 90% of States Now Have Open Carry
A Florida court has stuck down the Florida ban on the open carry of firearms. There are five states which still generally ban the open carry of firearms, and six states which require a permit in order to legally open carry handguns.
Florida Appeals Court Strikes Down Open Carry Ban in Major Second Amendment Victory
A Florida appeals court has ruled the open carry ban unconstitutional, energizing gun rights supporters and changing public carry laws.
Florida Appeals Court Strikes Down Open Carry Ban as Unconstitutional
Florida’s appeals court has struck down the state’s decades-old ban on open carry, calling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. The unanimous ruling marks a major victory for FL gun owners…
Federal Judge Claims Open Carry Is Not a Constitutional Right in Rhode Island
A federal judge has ruled that Rhode Island’s requirement for showing “need” to openly carry a firearm does not violate the Second Amendment—handing a win to the state’s attorney general and a setback to local gun rights advocates.
GOA Applaud Court Ruling Holding Philadelphia Open Carry Ban Unconstitutional
Dr. Finnell: “This is a huge win for the people of Philadelphia, who have been unjustly stripped of their rights under an unconstitutional city-specific law.”
Police Responses to Florida Open Carriers Show Need for Direction from DeSantis
There is something that is in DeSantis’ power to do that can mitigate that danger without having to rely on oath-breaking Republican power players…
Staged Video Gets It Right About Many Cops and Ignorance on Open Carry
Bottom line, armed citizens are out there. A lot of them. Law enforcement needs to understand this and be prepared to handle encounters respectfully and professionally.
Open Carry at NRA Meeting in Atlanta, 2025 ~ After Action Report Photos
Many activists and long-time readers of AmmoLand News will remember when the carry of any defensive firearm, openly or concealed, was banned at most NRA Annual Meetings.
Walmart Asks Customers to Refrain From Open Carry
A polite request to not carry firearms openly was noticed at the local Walmart. Florida will conduct another attempt to repeal their ban on general open carry of firearms in 2025.
Florida Open Carry Ban Nears its End; AG will NOT Defend Ban!
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will not defend the state’s open carry ban in a case filed by GOA and Richard “Flying Rich” Hughes.
Default Judgment Paves the Way for Open Carry Victory in Florida
None of the defendants responded to the complaint, leaving the Court no choice but to issue a default judgment for the plaintiffs.
Hawaii forced to honor Second Amendment with blades on beaches
Second Amendment activists celebrate legal victory with the open carry of bladed weapons on Hawaii public parks and beaches.
Temporary Restraining Order Issued Against New Mexico’s Firearm Carry Ban
The judge issued a TRO against the rule; this ruling is the latest blow against the New Mexico Governor’s push to ban guns.
Gun Free School Zone Case has a First Amendment Component
Display of a shotgun in a scabbard was part of a political protest in the Gun Free School Zone case in Billings, Montana.
Disinformation Campaign Ramps Up Against ‘Constitutional Carry’
“New York, which is in the midst of an alarming surge in gun crimes, needs at least some restrictions on who gets to own and carry guns…”–New York Post editorial
Is Carrying a Gun Provocation to be Attacked
The open carry of weapons is not a legal provocation to attack. The Left has attempted to make the carry of weapons into a provocation. This is Orwellian word manipulation.
State Preemption Under Attack in WA as Report Shows Gun Law Failure
According to CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, the report provides ample evidence that gun control laws adopted over the past eight years have been disastrous failures.
Correction on South Carolina Open Carry; Confusion of Bill 3094 vs Bill 3096
Correction to the AmmoLand article on HB3094 of South Carolina. Some provisions about Second Amendment sanctuary were included from HB3096, in error.
Democrat WA Gov. Inslee Signs Bill Banning Open Carry at Rallies
The legislation does not prevent licensed concealed carry at rallies or inside the Capitol building or state legislative office buildings.
South Carolina House Concurs on Open Carry, Bill Goes to Governor
The South Carolina House has concurred with the Senate amendments to HB3094. The open carry with permit, plus amendments, will go to Governor McMaster.