Florida
| Subject/Law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant Statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State license to Purchase? | No | No | None | |
| Firearm registration? | No | No | None | |
| "Assault weapon" law? | No | No | None | |
| Owner license required? | No | No | None | |
| Carry licenses issued? | No | Yes | Chapter 790.06 | Allows concealed possession of handguns, electronic weapons or devices, tear gas guns, knives, or billies, but not long guns or machine guns per Chapter 790.06(1). Concealed carry only; no open carry of firearms allowed, even with license, except when hunting ,fishing, camping, or while practice shooting and while travelling to and from those activities. |
| Open Carry? | No | No | Chapter 790.053 | |
| State Preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | Chapter 790.33 | |
| NFA weapons restricted? | No | No | None | |
| Peaceable Journey laws? | No | No | None | Federal rules observed. |
| Duty to inform? | No | No | None | Florida law does not require one to disclose their possession of a firearm on contact with Law Enforcement. |
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