Florida Statewide Rule

Florida Concealed Carry Permitless and Licensed Statewide

Few RestrictionsApplies statewide across Florida (2026)

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.

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?

No. Eligible adults may carry concealed without a permit, though many still get a license for reciprocity in other states.

Where is concealed carry still prohibited?

Locations listed in FS 790.06(12) including courthouses, polling places, schools, and government meetings remain off-limits statewide.

Can a city restrict concealed carry on city property?

Only as authorized by state law. Local governments are preempted from imposing additional concealed-carry restrictions beyond FS 790.06(12).

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