Florida Gun Laws & Concealed Carry Reciprocity (2026)

Quick answer: Florida (FL) is a constitutional-carry (permitless) state meaning anyone 18+ (18+ since Eubanks v. State, No. 4D2025-1698, Fla. 4th DCA, 17 June 2026) who can legally possess a handgun may carry concealed without a permit (including non-residents). Florida also honors carry permits from every state that issues them (resident permits). Going the other way, a Florida permit lets you carry in 36 states (8 that honor it plus 29 permitless states).

📌 Reviewed against official sources: August 14, 2026 · By James Nicholas

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Where your Florida permit works (carry out)

With a Florida-issued resident permit you can legally carry in 36 states: 8 honor the permit itself and 28 are permitless-carry states where eligible visitors need no permit at all. Some destinations impose conditions (age 18+ (18+ since Eubanks v. State, No. 4D2025-1698, Fla. 4th DCA, 17 June 2026), enhanced-permit-only, or resident-permit rules) remember to always check the destination state page.

✅ Permitless — no permit needed (28)

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasGeorgiaIdahoIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNew HampshireNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontWest VirginiaWyoming

✅ Honor your Florida permit (8)

ColoradoDelawareMichiganNevadaNew MexicoNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaVirginia

⚠ Conditional — verify first (1)

Wisconsin non-resident permits not honored 

❌ Do not honor it (13)

CaliforniaConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaHawaiiIllinoisMarylandMassachusettsMinnesotaNew JerseyNew YorkOregonRhode IslandWashington

Whose permits does Florida honor? (carry in)

Florida recognizes valid concealed-carry permits from every issuing state,  resident permits only (a non-resident permit from a third state is not valid).

Official basis: FDACS official reciprocity page + Fla. Stat. 790.015: Florida honors an out-of-state license from ANY state if issued to the holder in the state where he or she lives (resident permits only), holder 21+ (servicemember/veteran exception). FDACS’s separate 37-state mutual-agreement list governs where

Key Florida carry restrictions

  • No duty to inform proactively; permitless carriers must carry valid ID and display on demand
  • Off-limits: schools, courthouses, police stations, airport passenger terminals, bars/alcohol-service establishments
  • Vehicle carry legal under permitless carry for eligible persons
  • Out-of-state holders who become FL residents: home-state license valid only 90 days

Duty to inform police: No proactive duty,  show ID on demand.

Florida permit basics

Concealed Weapon or Firearm License, FL Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS). Minimum age: 21. Even in a permitless state, a permit remains useful for out-of-state reciprocity and other benefits.

Florida carry FAQ

Can you conceal carry in Florida without a permit?

Yes. Florida has had permitless (constitutional) carry since 2023: anyone 18+ (18+ since Eubanks v. State, No. 4D2025-1698, Fla. 4th DCA, 17 June 2026) who may legally possess a handgun can carry concealed without a permit, including eligible non-residents. Standard restrictions on prohibited places still apply.

What states honor a Florida (FL) carry permit?

A Florida resident permit is honored in 8 states (plus 1 with conditions), and 28 more states have permitless carry where no permit is needed — 36 states total. See the full lists on this page or use our interactive reciprocity map.

Does Florida recognize out-of-state concealed carry permits?

Yes — Florida honors valid carry permits from every issuing state, resident permits only.

Can I carry in Georgia with a Florida permit?

Georgia has permitless carry, so you can carry there without any permit if you’re 21+ and legally eligible.

Is there a duty to inform police in Florida?

No proactive duty — show ID on demand.

Official sources

Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on August 14, 2026 — including a dedicated primary-source verification pass against state statutes, attorney general and state police pages. Spot an error or a law change? Tell us and we’ll fix it fast.

Related states & resources

Neighboring states: Georgia, Alabama.

Tools: Interactive Reciprocity Map · Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide · Concealed Carry by State · 2A Legal Glossary · carry gear reviews at Popular EDC.

Not legal advice. Freedom’s Lodge and Brand Avalanche Media are not attorneys; this page is general educational information, verified against the official sources above as of August 14, 2026 and subject to change at any time. Confirm current law with the official state source and/or a licensed attorney before carrying. See our full legal disclaimer and how we verify this data.

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