Concealed Weapon License Reciprocity

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Concealed Weapon License Reciprocity

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See a list of states with which Florida has reached reciprocity agreements. A Florida concealed weapon license is valid in any of these states, and concealed weapon licenses issued to residents of these states are valid in Florida; exceptions are noted. 

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Important Notice

On June 17, 2026, the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida ruled in Eubanks v. Florida (4D2025-1698) that Section 790.06(2)(b) of the Florida Statutes, which bars law-abiding adults aged 18 to 20 from obtaining concealed carry permits, is facially unconstitutional. The Attorney General's Office has indicated that they will not be seeking further review of the case. Because no other appellate court has considered the constitutionality of Section 790.06(2)(b), under NYSRPA v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022) and United States v. Rahimi, 602 U.S. 681 (2024), the Fourth District's decision is effectively the law of the state. As such, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will issue concealed weapon licenses to applicants who are 18 years or older and meet all other eligibility requirements.

Visiting Florida

A nonresident of Florida who is a resident of the United States and is 21 years of age or older* may carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm while visiting Florida if he or she:

Residents and nonresidents are subject to the same laws and restrictions with respect to carrying a concealed weapon or concealed firearm while in Florida.

*NOTE: The age requirement does not apply to a person who is a service member, as defined in Section 250.01, Florida Statutes, or is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who was discharged under honorable conditions. These individuals may carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm if they are 18 years of age or older.

Visiting Other States

Gun laws vary from state to state. When planning to travel with firearms, it is your responsibility to know and comply with the laws of the state you plan to visit. Questions regarding firearms laws in a particular state should be directed to law enforcement authorities in that state for clarification. Florida has reciprocity (mutual recognition agreement between two states to recognize a concealed weapon license issued by the other state) with the states listed below; select the links to view each reciprocity state's website.

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