Florida Gun Laws
- Background check required? – No, background checks are not required in private sales.
- Permit required to purchase? – No
- Permit required to concealed carry? – No
- Firearm laws – Title XLVI, Ch. 790
- Concealed carry law – § 790.01
Florida Concealed Carry
Beginning July 1, 2023, individuals 21 or older have the right to concealed carry without a permit (known as the Concealed Weapon License or “CWL”).[1]
However, the CWL is still issued to persons 21 or older (or 18 and older in certain cases) and can be applied for online or in person.[2]
In-Person
To apply in person, the applicant must schedule an appointment with an FDACS Regional Office or an authorized Tax Collector’s Office.[3] In most cases, the applicant must bring a photo ID, certification of an approved training course, and payment for fees.
Online
Applicants must submit a firearms training certification, a recent photo, and payment online. They must also visit a Division of Licensing Regional Office and obtain a fingerprint scan (fees apply). After the scan, the DLRO will complete the application.
Scans are also offered by certain County Sheriff’s Offices and police departments.