Florida Statute 790.25(5) permits any law-abiding adult to keep a firearm in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use. Jacksonville follows the state rule and adds no local vehicle-storage requirements.
Section 790.25(5) lets adults transport firearms in private conveyances without a concealed-weapon license, provided the gun is securely encased or otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use. Securely encased means a glove compartment whether or not locked, a snapped holster, a gun case whether or not locked, a zipped gun case, or a closed box or container that requires a lid or cover to be opened. After permitless carry (2023), qualifying adults 21+ may also carry loaded handguns inside vehicles without encasement. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office cannot impose stricter storage rules.
Carrying an accessible firearm in a vehicle without permitless-carry eligibility is a second-degree misdemeanor; concealed carry without lawful authority by a prohibited person is a third-degree felony with up to five years prison.
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