Summary 

• Permit required: No for most adults 21+ who are otherwise eligible; a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL) is still available and useful.
  

• Minimum age: 21 to carry concealed under permitless carry or to obtain a CWFL (some narrow exceptions for military/veterans and certain activities).
  

• Duty to inform: No general duty to proactively tell an officer you’re carrying,  but you must present ID (and license if you have one) when lawfully demanded.
  

• Where you can’t carry: Allowed in most public places unless specifically prohibited; many government buildings, schools, courthouses and certain posted private properties are off-limits.
  

Florida is apermitless (constitutional) concealed-carry state for qualified adults. Since July 1, 2023, anyone 21+ who meets the same eligibility standards as a license holder may carry a concealed firearm without obtaining a CWFL. That said, Florida still runs a statewide shall-issue CWFL program through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), not local sheriffs. Licenses are issued to applicants who satisfy background-check and training requirements.

Out-of-state resident permits are recognized if the home state honors Florida permits, and Florida posts an active reciprocity list via FDACS. Nonresidents carrying in Florida are subject to the same rules and prohibited places as residents. In 2025, Florida courts and the Attorney General also moved to allow broader open carry, but that doesn’t change concealed-carry rules or prohibited locations. 

For travel and day-to-day life, the biggest practical issues are location bans and safe transport. If you’re moving a firearm between a vehicle, hotel, or shared space, keep it concealed and secured. Many carriers choose a locked case and, for privacy and discrete storage in luggage or cars, a Faraday-protected SLNT bag can be a helpful add-on to reduce attention and protect valuables while traveling.

Useful Links

• Florida Concealed Carry / Weapons & Firearms Statutes (Chapter 790)

• FDACS Concealed Weapon License Overview

• FDACS Reciprocity Information

Official Links

• Florida Statutes, Chapter 790 (Weapons and Firearms)

• FDACS Concealed Weapon License Program

• FDACS Reciprocity List (Official)

• Florida Statute § 790.31 (Prohibited Ammunition)