North Central Florida man carries AK-47 on public walks to promote open carry awareness
A man known as Freedom Franko has been walking through communities in North Central Florida openly carrying an AK-47, saying his aim is to reduce public stigma around firearms and help people understand where open carry is and is not permitted under Florida law. He says law enforcement encounters during his walks have been friendly. Some residents, including one woman who said she would turn around rather than pass him, have expressed opposition to his presence in public spaces with the rifle.
Sources: WCJB TV20