From http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/florida.pdf


790.053 Open Carrying of Weapons.—
(1) Except as otherwise provided by law and in subsection (2), it is unlawful for any person to openly carry on or about his or her person any firearm or electric weapon or device. It is not a violation of this section for a person licensed to carry a concealed firearm as provided in s. 790.06(1), and who is lawfully carrying a firearm in a concealed manner, to briefly and openly display the firearm to the ordinary sight of another person, unless the firearm is intentionally displayed in an angry or threatening manner, not in necessary self-defense.
(2) A person may openly carry, for purposes of lawful self-defense:
(a) A self-defense chemical spray.
(b) A nonlethal stun gun or dart-firing stun gun or other nonlethal electric weapon or device that is designed solely for defensive purposes.
(3) Any person violating this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 1, ch. 87-537; s. 173, ch. 91-224; s. 3, ch. 97-72; s. 1205, ch. 97-102; s. 3, ch. 2006-298; s. 1, ch. 2011-145.

 

So this covers you in an accidental 1 second flash if reaching for something on the top shelf, etc right? I am fairly certain in my 5+ years carrying I have never "flashed" accidentally but just making sure I am good "in case" it happened...
" It is not a violation of this section for a person licensed to carry a concealed firearm as provided in s. 790.06(1), and who is lawfully carrying a firearm in a concealed manner, to briefly and openly display the firearm to the ordinary sight of another person, unless the firearm is intentionally displayed in an angry or threatening manner, not in necessary self-defense."

 

That's why they added it. The cops were getting called when they would see someone bend over and accidently flash a handgun. It use to be grounds for revoking your permit, so they rewrote the law.

 

Problem is that "briefly" has not been defined. Is it one second or 5? That can still lead to a trial and the local judge will decide what is brief.

 

I'm not worried about that. 5 seconds would be nice but I can imaging if it ever would to happen I would only need 1 second unless I fall down the stairs or something hah

 

Ok one more question. I don't have a problem with "printing" really with a P380 but is there any info on that or is it the same gray area where it just says "concealed" and you have to decide what that means? Thanks guys

 

There is no statute on printing. The law (790.06) says it has to be concealed "from ordinary view." Covered is concealed.

 

As Far as Florida Open Carry you can also look at FLSS 790.25 3 H Which does let you open carry while your hunting camping or fishing or going to or returning from hunting camping or fishing.

Chapter 790 Section 25 - 2011 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate

You can also read A thru P in paragraph 3 to see if any of those apply to you.