In the next few weeks I am going to Florida for vacation Fort Walton beach to be exact. I am a New CC permit Holder and this will be the first time carrying in another state. I live in Louisiana and was wondering what the dos and don'ts are in Florida? Also here in LA we ARE an Open Carry state so printing is not an issue. Florida is NOT an open carry state (last time I looked). How dose this relate to printing?
I have more questions than answers for you at this time.
1) How are you traveling to FL? (car, bus, plane, train). How you answer this question details a lot of how you are going to carry TO Florida. You will need to check out each states laws for both interstate travel and for stopping within their state (in case you stop to eat, hotel, etc.) Also, the type of travel you choose will depend on how you get your firearm there.
2) You say you are going to the beach... do you plan on wearing swim trunks? Do you plan on going in the water? Have you given thought to where you will stow your weapon during these times? Is their another CC permit holder that is going with you to watch over the firearms? If not, do you trust your firearm left in the hotel? Does your hotel have personal safes in the rooms?
3) Printing... if you haven't thought of the first two things mentioned, I would think this would be your last concern.
Now, concerning printing, my opinion is, if you are carrying concealed, CONCEAL it. Most states will not charge you for inadvertent printing even if they have printing laws.... regardless, to carry concealed effectively means nobody knows your carrying. A good IWB holster (Kholster or Crossbreed) with a loose fitting over shirt generally does the trick quite well. Since you are going to the beach, a few nice Hawaiian type shirts should serve your purposes nicely.
Good luck, and have fun on your vacation!
