Do I need a permit to carry in Florida?

No. Florida allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 21 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.

Does Florida honor out-of-state permits?

No. Florida does not honor a non-resident permit. Eligible adults 21 and older can still carry there under Florida's own permitless carry law. Florida has a resident-only rule. It honors an out-of-state permit only when the holder lives in the state that issued it.

Where can I check Florida's official rules?

Check Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing. The controlling law is Fla. Stat. § 790.015; permitless carry eff. July 1, 2023 (HB 543).

Carry laws · 2026

Florida concealed carry laws, backed by the statute

At a glance

Carry rule: Permitless at 21
Minimum age: 21
Non-resident permit valid here?: No
Statute: Fla. Stat. § 790.015; permitless carry eff. July 1, 2023 (HB 543)

Carrying in Florida

Florida lets adults 21 and older carry concealed without a permit.

That rule stops at the Florida line. If you travel, the law of the next state applies.

Permitless carry took effect in 2023, but the Concealed Weapon License is still needed for reciprocity in most other states.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 790.015; permitless carry eff. July 1, 2023 (HB 543). Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing. Reviewed Q3 2026.

Does a non-resident permit work in Florida?

A non-resident permit is a carry permit issued by a state you do not live in.

No. Florida does not honor a non-resident permit, so the permit adds nothing there. What keeps you legal is Florida's own permitless carry law, which lets eligible adults 21 and older carry without any permit.

Florida has a resident-only rule. It honors an out-of-state permit only when the holder lives in the state that issued it. See our reciprocity guide for how this trap works.

Getting Florida's own permit

Florida does not require a permit at home. An optional permit is still useful, because other states may honor it when you travel.

Common questions

Do I need a permit to carry in Florida?: No. Florida allows concealed carry without a permit for eligible adults 21 and older. Some places stay off limits under state and federal law.
Does Florida honor out-of-state permits?: No. Florida does not honor a non-resident permit. Eligible adults 21 and older can still carry there under Florida's own permitless carry law. Florida has a resident-only rule. It honors an out-of-state permit only when the holder lives in the state that issued it.
Where can I check Florida's official rules?: Check Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing. The controlling law is Fla. Stat. § 790.015; permitless carry eff. July 1, 2023 (HB 543).

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Sources and verification

FL: Fla. Stat. § 790.015; permitless carry eff. July 1, 2023 (HB 543). Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing.

Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026. We review and update this information about once a quarter. Laws change between reviews, so verify with the destination state before you travel or apply. Read how we verify our information, including our public corrections log.