Florida law allows certain people age 21 and older to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm without a license, subject to statutory restrictions. Open carry remains generally unlawful unless a specific exception applies.
If you prefer to get a license to carry (LTC) for reciprocity purposes, you must meet the following requirements (Fla. Stat. § 790.06(2)):
- Be a US citizen or a permanent resident.
- Be 21 years or older.
- You must not be disqualified by certain felony, violent misdemeanor, domestic violence, or other firearm-related restrictions listed in Florida law.
- Demonstrate gun handling competency through approved training.
- You must not have certain disqualifying mental health adjudications or commitments.
- You must not have certain recent drug or alcohol-related disqualifiers under the statute.
- Have no domestic violence injunctions.
A concealed weapons permit exempts buyers from criminal background checks and the 3-5 days waiting period that comes with it. Fla. Const. Art. 8 § 5(b)