CARRY STATUS
CONCEALED101SOUTH REGION · FL
Florida
Concealed Carry Guide
Florida allows permitless concealed carry for qualifying people who meet the statutory conditions. A concealed weapon or firearm license remains available.
Before you rely on this guide
This is a plain-language starting point, not legal advice. Eligibility, restricted locations, local rules, court orders, and reciprocity can change. Confirm the current law with the official agencies linked on this page.
AT A GLANCE
Florida carry overview
STATE PERMIT
Available
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
LAST REVIEWED
August 16, 2026
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PERMIT AND CARRY STATUS
What the statewide framework says
Florida allows permitless concealed carry for qualifying people who meet the statutory conditions. A concealed weapon or firearm license remains available.
02
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Training before an application
License applicants must show firearms competence through one of the methods accepted by the department, which can include an approved course with live-fire instruction.
Practical next step: Ask the issuing authority whether your instructor, course format, certificate, and live-fire qualification satisfy the current application rules before paying for a class.
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NONRESIDENTS AND TRAVEL
Crossing a state line changes the rules
Florida accepts resident and nonresident license applications. Age rules changed following 2026 litigation, so use the department's current page rather than older summaries.
Reciprocity caution: Recognition of a permit does not make every rule identical. Vehicle carry, notice signs, prohibited places, duty to inform, alcohol-related locations, and magazine or firearm restrictions may differ.
VERIFY WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
Official Florida references
Use these sources for current application forms, eligibility language, statutory changes, and agency notices.