Navigating Florida’s gun laws is essential for responsible gun owners and enthusiasts. This 2025 guide covers ghost guns, 80% lowers, concealed carry, magazine limits, and more, ensuring you stay compliant and informed in Florida. For related resources, check out our detailed breakdown of ghost gun laws, 80% lowers, and more.
Summary and Gun-Friendliness Rating for Florida
Summary: Florida has relatively permissive gun laws, with permitless concealed carry and no assault weapon or magazine bans, but includes a 3-day waiting period and red flag laws.
Gun-Friendliness Rating:
71% – 0 = Strictest gun laws, 100 = Most gun-friendly
Assault Weapons Ban in Florida
Florida currently has no state-level ban on assault weapons. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Magazine Capacity Limits in Florida
Florida does not impose magazine capacity limits at the state level. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Ghost Gun Laws in Florida
Florida has no specific state laws regulating ghost guns (unserialized firearms). Source: Giffords Law Center.
Concealed Carry in Florida
- Permit Type:
- Permitless (Giffords Law Center)
- Description:
- In Florida, a permit is generally not required to carry a concealed handgun.
Waiting Period in Florida
Florida enforces a 3-day waiting period for firearm purchases. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Red Flag Laws in Florida
Florida has enacted red flag laws, allowing temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a danger. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Safe Storage Requirements in Florida
Requirement Level: Weak (Source: Giffords Law Center)
Description: Florida enforces basic safe storage rules, often related to preventing child access.
Background Checks in Florida
Florida does not require universal background checks for all firearm sales; federal laws still apply to licensed dealers. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Open Carry in Florida
Open carry of firearms is generally allowed in Florida, potentially subject to local restrictions or permit requirements in certain areas. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Types of Guns Regulated in Florida
Florida does not have specific state-level bans on particular types of firearms beyond federal law. Source: Giffords Law Center.
Important Legal Cases in Florida
- Florida v. Mackey (2015): Open carry prohibition
- Norman v. State (2017): Open carry law challenge
- Florida v. J.P. (2019): Juvenile firearm possession
- Radford v. Florida (ongoing): Red flag law challenge (Source: Giffords Law Center)
- Bondi v. Vanderstok (2025): Ghost gun regulations
Our Opinion on Florida’s Gun Laws
From a Second Amendment standpoint, Husky Armory finds Florida’s gun laws, rated at 71/100, offer a mixed landscape for gun owners. While Florida has relatively permissive gun laws, with permitless concealed carry and no assault weapon or magazine bans, but includes a 3-day waiting period and red flag laws—the presence of certain restrictions, like waiting periods or background checks, can still impede the full realization of those freedoms. We advocate for a careful balance, but believe Florida could take further steps to align more closely with the unalienable rights enshrined in the Constitution.
Reducing bureaucratic hurdles, such as easing carry permit processes or eliminating unnecessary delays, would better honor the Second Amendment’s intent. Florida has the potential to become a leader in protecting gun rights, but it must resist the creeping influence of anti-gun policies that often masquerade as public safety measures. True safety comes from empowering citizens, not disarming them.
Disclaimer: This guide provides a general overview and is not legal advice. Gun laws change frequently. Always consult official state statutes and qualified legal counsel for specific guidance. Information primarily sourced from Giffords Law Center and state legislative websites as of April 2025.
