Step away from your meth labs and gather ‘round, kittens! It’s time for another installment of Fun Facts From Florida! Did you know… Floridians can now bring their guns to work? It’s true! But only if they leave them in a locked car, along with their children:

The Florida Senate, on a 26-13 vote that mirrored the earlier party-line vote in the House, sent to the governor a bill that prohibits businesses from barring employees or customers from bringing firearms with them and leaving them in locked vehicles.

Only employees with concealed weapons permits would be protected. Schools are exempt, as are power plants and other secure locations.

Gov. Charlie Crist said he anticipates signing the bill (HB 503): “The Second Amendment is very important. I understand there are competing interests, but people being protected is most important to me.”

It’s true, Chuck. We must ensure people are protected - and allowing more and more crazy swamp-dwellers to have guns in their cars in the road rage and serial-killer capital of this country will do just that.

Legislature: It’s okay to bring a gun to work [St. Petersburg Times]