Which statement best describes the difference between concealed carry and open carry in Florida law?

• A. Open carry is allowed in most public places.
• B. Concealed carry means the weapon is hidden from view; open carry is restricted in most circumstances.
• C. Concealed carry requires no permit.
• D. There is no difference between concealed and open carry.

Answer: (B)

In Florida, how you carry a firearm is defined by visibility and a license. Concealed carry means the weapon is hidden from view and, in practice, requires a license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm in public. Open carry, on the other hand, would place the firearm in plain sight, but Florida generally restricts open carry in public to only narrow, specific situations.

So this statement captures the key difference: concealed carry is hidden and typically licensed, while open carry is largely restricted in most circumstances. The other options don’t fit because open carry isn’t allowed widely, concealed carry does require a permit, and there is a clear difference between the two.