The Division of Licensing administers Florida’s concealed weapon licensing program and oversees Florida’s private investigative, private security and recovery services industries. The division’s regulatory oversight of private investigative, private security and recovery services includes licensing, enforcing compliance standards, and ensuring public protection from unethical business practices and unlicensed activity.
Important Notice
Revision of Florida Statute Section 790.06(2)(b)
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.
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Concealed Weapon Licenses
- Apply for a Concealed Weapon License
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- Concealed Weapon License FAQ
- Update Your Concealed Weapon License Address
Private Investigation, Private Security and Recovery Services
- October 28, 2024:
Important Notice to Industry Regarding Amendments to Rule 5N-1.116, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Affecting Fees
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- July 24, 2024:
Important Notice to Industry Regarding the Relocation of the Tallahassee Regional Office
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- July 6, 2023:
Important Notice to Industry Regarding Amendments to Rules 5N-1.132, 5N-1.140 and 5N-1.142, F.A.C.
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