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Florida concealed carry permit guide
Permitless carry Last verified November 1, 2026
Not legal advice. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Carry laws change often and vary by city and county. Verify every requirement with the issuing agency before you apply or carry.
Permitless (constitutional) carry
Yes, for eligible adults 21+. Florida allows concealed carry without a license for eligible people (HB 543, 2023). Check the age with FDACS.
Permit types
- Concealed weapon or firearm license
Issuing agency and how to apply
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Apply through FDACS.
Eligibility and minimum age
- Minimum age
- 21
- Eligibility
- 21+, U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, with proof of firearm competency (s. 790.06).
Fees
- Resident (new)
- $55 plus $42 fingerprint processing
- Non-resident (new)
- $55 plus $42 fingerprint processing
- Renewal
- Check with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
Training requirements
A firearms safety/training course with live fire under an instructor (s. 790.06).
Processing time, validity and renewal
- Processing time
- FDACS has 90 days from a complete application
- Valid for
- 7 years
Non-resident permits
Available to non-residents. Fees apply to residents and non-residents.
Reciprocity
Florida honors concealed carry licenses from all states for U.S. residents generally 21+ who meet Florida's eligibility rules (since July 1, 2023).
Sources
- ccmedia.fdacs.gov/content/download/7438/file/License_Fees.pdf
- www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799%2F0790%2FSec
- www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/790.06
Last verified November 1, 2026. Where a field says "Check with", we couldn't confirm it from an official source.