Attorney General Uthmeier releases guidance on open carry after appellate court ruling

James William Uthmeier, 39th attorney general of Florida - Official Website
James William Uthmeier, 39th attorney general of Florida - Official Website
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Attorney General James Uthmeier has provided new guidance to prosecutors and law enforcement following a recent decision by the First District Court of Appeals in the case of McDaniels v. State. The guidance was issued in response to last week’s ruling, which addressed matters related to open carry laws in Florida.

“Today, Attorney General James Uthmeier issued guidance to prosecutors and law enforcement after last week’s decision by Florida’s First District Court of Appeals in McDaniels v. State. To read the guidance, click here.”

The decision and subsequent guidance are expected to have an impact on how open carry cases are handled across the state.



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