Florida Concealed Carry Laws
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Laws change without notice. This summary reflects our best understanding of current Florida law but may not reflect recent legislative changes, court rulings, or local ordinances. Always verify current law with an attorney or official state source before carrying a firearm. This is not legal advice.
Permit & Carry Requirements
Florida enacted constitutional carry in 2023, eliminating the permit requirement for eligible persons 21 and older to carry a concealed firearm. Open carry remains prohibited in Florida — concealed carry is the only lawful carry mode for most civilians. Florida continues to issue a voluntary License to Carry Concealed Weapon or Firearm (CWL) for reciprocity purposes.
Reciprocity
Florida honors concealed carry licenses from states that honor Florida's license. The Florida CWL is one of the most widely recognized permits in the country, accepted in dozens of states. Note that Florida's constitutional carry right does not extend to other states — a Florida CWL is still needed for reciprocity purposes.
Prohibited Locations
Florida prohibits carry in police stations, sheriff offices, detention facilities, courthouses, polling places, meetings of governing bodies, schools and school grounds, career centers, college and university facilities, beyond security checkpoints in airports, establishments primarily serving alcohol, any place of nuisance, and any posted private property.
NFA Items in Florida
Florida permits federally-registered NFA items including suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs. Florida has no state-level NFA restrictions beyond federal law. The $200 NFA tax stamp elimination effective January 1, 2026 benefits Florida residents. Florida has no assault weapon ban and no magazine capacity limits.
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