Florida Bill Exempts Church Security from Private Security Regulations

February 25, 2026
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Florida's lawmakers are handing churches a loaded victory in the fight for self-defense, with HB 95 and SB 52 sailing through committees unanimously and poised to hit the books by July 1, 2026. These bills carve out a smart exemption for volunteer armed security teams at houses of worship, letting concealed carry permit holders sidestep the state's cumbersome private security licensing bureaucracy. No more jumping through hoops with background checks, training mandates, or fees that turn good Samaritans into paperwork zombies—volunteers with a clean LTC can now step up to protect their flock without Big Brother's red tape strangling their Second Amendment rights. This isn't just procedural housekeeping; it's a masterstroke in the post-Parkland, post-Uvalde era where soft targets like churches have become bullseyes for evil. Florida's already a concealed carry paradise under constitutional carry, but this bill turbocharges it by recognizing that faith communities aren't waiting for cops—who statistically arrive after the bullets fly. Think about the implications: rural parishes with slim budgets won't shell out thousands for licensed guards, empowering everyday congregants trained in righteous defense. Critics might whine about unregulated guns, but data from states like Texas, with similar church carry laws, shows zero uptick in incidents—proving armed good guys deter chaos without drama. For the 2A community, it's validation that proactive legislation works when it trusts armed citizens over government gatekeepers. Zoom out, and this ripples nationwide: as blue states double down on gun-free fantasy zones, red strongholds like Florida are building moats around the vulnerable. Expect copycat bills in Tennessee, Georgia, and beyond, chipping away at the myth that security equals surrender. 2A warriors, this is your cue—rally behind it, because when volunteers guard the pews, freedom prays louder. If you're in the Sunshine State, hit your reps and celebrate: the right to keep and bear arms just got a holy upgrade.

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Florida’s lawmakers are handing churches a loaded victory in the fight for self-defense, with HB 95 and SB 52 sailing through committees unanimously and poised to hit the books by July 1, 2026. These bills carve out a smart exemption for volunteer armed security teams at houses of worship, letting concealed carry permit holders sidestep the state’s cumbersome private security licensing bureaucracy. No more jumping through hoops with background checks, training mandates, or fees that turn good Samaritans into paperwork zombies—volunteers with a clean LTC can now step up to protect their flock without Big Brother’s red tape strangling their Second Amendment rights.

This isn’t just procedural housekeeping; it’s a masterstroke in the post-Parkland, post-Uvalde era where soft targets like churches have become bullseyes for evil. Florida’s already a concealed carry paradise under constitutional carry, but this bill turbocharges it by recognizing that faith communities aren’t waiting for cops—who statistically arrive after the bullets fly. Think about the implications: rural parishes with slim budgets won’t shell out thousands for licensed guards, empowering everyday congregants trained in righteous defense. Critics might whine about unregulated guns, but data from states like Texas, with similar church carry laws, shows zero uptick in incidents—proving armed good guys deter chaos without drama. For the 2A community, it’s validation that proactive legislation works when it trusts armed citizens over government gatekeepers.

Zoom out, and this ripples nationwide: as blue states double down on gun-free fantasy zones, red strongholds like Florida are building moats around the vulnerable. Expect copycat bills in Tennessee, Georgia, and beyond, chipping away at the myth that security equals surrender. 2A warriors, this is your cue—rally behind it, because when volunteers guard the pews, freedom prays louder. If you’re in the Sunshine State, hit your reps and celebrate: the right to keep and bear arms just got a holy upgrade.

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