So for FL or any other states that might have "concealed only" constitutional carry, I'm curious if they have removed overly strict "brandishing" laws or are otherwise protecting people from getting popped for a shirt that rides up?
So that's an interesting question:
FL's brandishing law requires intent, and is not, IMO overly strict:
790.10 Improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms.—If any person having or carrying any dirk, sword, sword cane, firearm, electric weapon or device, or other weapon shall, in the presence of one or more persons, exhibit the same in a rude, careless, angry, or threatening manner, not in necessary self-defense, the person so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Although, I guess "careless" could subject you to the whims of a zealous officer.
Several years ago there were cops in South FL that were arresting CWP holders that they did not like if they saw a flash of gun, or it printed. Since FL doesn't have open carry, those cops were using the Open carry law to arrest folks they deemed undesirable. It got enough attention that the Legislature amended the open carry law. (bolding mine)
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.
And it looks like the current "Constitutional Carry" bill also amends 790.053 to extend that "brief display" immunity to unlicensed, legal carriers.
amending s. 790.053, F.S.;
35 specifying that it is not a violation of specified
36 provisions for persons authorized to carry a concealed
37 weapon or concealed firearm without a license to
38 briefly and openly display a firearm under specified
39 circumstances;