Florida Statewide Rule
Florida Concealed Carry Permitless and Licensed Statewide
Key Facts
- Permitless concealed carry
- Permitless concealed carry effective July 1, 2023 under FS 790.01
- Optional concealed weapon
- Optional concealed weapon licenses still issued under FS 790.06
- Carriers must meet
- Carriers must meet eligibility criteria identical to license requirements
- Statutory location restrictions
- Statutory location restrictions apply statewide
- Local governments cannot
- Local governments cannot add concealed-carry restrictions
Summary
Florida allows permitless concealed carry of firearms by law-abiding adults under FS 790.01 and continues to issue concealed weapon licenses through FS 790.06, with both regimes preempting local concealed-carry restrictions.
F.S. 790.06 790.06 License to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm. — (1)(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “concealed weapon or concealed firearm” means a handgun, electric weapon or device, tear gas gun, knife, or billie, but does not include a machine gun as that term is defined in s. 790.001 . (b) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is authorized to issue licenses to carry concealed weapons or concealed firearms to persons qualified as provided in this section. Each license must bear a color photograph of the licensee. (c) Licenses are valid throughout the state for 7 years after the date of issuance. A licensee must carry valid identification at all times in which the licensee is in actual possession of a concealed weapon or concealed firearm and must display such identification upon demand by a law enforcement officer. Violations of the provisions of this subsection shall constitute a noncriminal violation with a penalty of $25, payable to the clerk of the court. (2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall issue a license if the applicant:
Full Breakdown
As of July 1, 2023, Florida adopted permitless concealed carry: a person who is otherwise eligible to receive a concealed weapon license under Section 790.06 may carry a concealed weapon or firearm without first obtaining a license, per Section 790.01. Section 790.06 still authorizes optional licenses, useful for reciprocity and certain exemptions. Carry remains prohibited in courthouses, polling places, school grounds, government meetings, and other locations listed in Section 790.06(12). Because firearms are preempted under Section 790.33, no Florida city or county may impose stricter concealed-carry licensing or location restrictions beyond those in state law.
Violations & Penalties
Carrying in prohibited places or by ineligible persons remains a misdemeanor or felony depending on circumstances under FS 790.01 and FS 790.06.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still need a permit to carry concealed in Florida?
Where is concealed carry still prohibited?
Can a city restrict concealed carry on city property?
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