Under Florida law, a person can lawfully carry a CEE openly or in a concealed manner

• A. Without a permit
• B. With a permit only
• C. Not allowed at all
• D. Only with government authorization

Answer: (A)

In Florida, a CEW is treated as a nonlethal self-defense device, and you can carry it openly or concealed without a permit. This means most adults who are legally allowed to possess a CEW can carry it in public, whether it’s worn openly or tucked away, without needing a license.

Context helps: the firearm carry rules are stricter and require a permit, but CEWs aren’t governed by that same permit requirement. There are still important limits: you can’t carry into places where weapons are prohibited (such as certain schools, government buildings, or private properties with posted restrictions), and you must meet general eligibility rules (for example, you must be legally allowed to possess a weapon). If you’re unsure about local rules or restricted locations, check those specifics.

So the best answer is that a person can lawfully carry a CEW openly or in a concealed manner without a permit. The other options don’t fit because they imply a permit is always required, or that carry is not allowed, or that government authorization is needed.