Florida Leads The Nation In Concealed Carry Permits

Florida Approaches Milestone Of Two Million Concealed Carry Permit Holders. This article from last year in the Tampa Bay Times cites Florida as being sometimes called the "Gunshine" State, because it leads the nation in concealed carry permits. After mass shootings, and societal unrest, is it any surprise that more law abiding citizens are taking steps to protect themselves and their families? The fake Wisconsin sign is actually a wake up call for potential criminals. The best deterrent to an aggressor is to show strength, not weakness. Criminals much prefer to break in to unlocked houses. They avoid homes with video surveillance. They will take pause if they believe there is a good chance the victim has a weapon. It is sad that we are in this state. But, being a victim of a crime, as many of us have, makes us much more likely to think about defending ourselves the next time.