Open carry in Florida is only allowed if your on your property, or at a place wherever you have a legal right to be but still private property, hunting, fishing, camping or at an approved gun range or traveling to or from your residence. some businesses allow it only if you are an employee. check out fl state statue 790.25 and 790.05. Ccw is also restrictive to common sense. open carry of mace or certain tasers is allowed, but again consult the law first to protect yourself.