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Self Defense & CriminalFlorida, USA

Florida Permitless Concealed Carry

Summary

As of July 2023, Florida allows anyone who meets the legal requirements for gun ownership to carry a concealed firearm without a government-issued permit or mandatory training.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    If you are 21 or older, a US citizen/legal resident, and not a convicted felon, you can carry a concealed handgun.
  • 02.
    You do NOT need to apply for a Concealed Weapon License (CWL), pay a fee, or take a firearms safety class.
  • 03.
    You must carry valid identification while carrying the weapon and must show it to a police officer upon demand.
  • 04.
    Open carry (carrying a gun where it is visible to others) remains ILLEGAL in Florida, except in very narrow circumstances (like while hunting, fishing, or camping).

Penalties

  • 01.
    Carrying a firearm into a prohibited place (like an airport, courthouse, or school) remains a serious felony. Openly carrying a gun is a second-degree misdemeanor.

Verified Citations

Florida Statutes Section 790.01

Source
"A person who is authorized to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm... may carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license..."