FLORIDA · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in Florida (1970)
Permitted
Summary
Open carry: PROHIBITED for firearms in public (one of the strictest in the South). Brief, "non-threatening" exposure during lawful concealed carry is allowed. Concealed: permitless at 21+ (2023).
Notable
Stand-your-ground law extends to vehicles and workplaces.
Penalties
Firearms is permitted in Florida — but the limits and penalties still bite. See exactly what crosses the line.
Exceptions & nuances
Even where firearms is permitted in Florida, location, conduct, and possession rules still apply. See the exceptions that matter.
Statute
Read the exact Florida statute covering firearms — the citation when you want to verify the source.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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