Second Amendment Rights And In Miami-Dade
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The legislature of the State of Florida, in a declaration of policy incorporated in its “Weapons and Firearms” statute, recognizes that adult citizens of the state retain their constitutional right to keep and bear firearms for hunting and sporting activities and for defense of self, family, home, and business and as ...
Open carry is not legal in Florida, except for a few limited exceptions such as when engaged in fishing, camping, lawful hunting or target practice at an indoor range. Concealed carry is legal for residents with a Florida CWL and for non-residents with a CCW permit from a state that Florida honors.
The following weapons and accessories are illegal in Florida, unless possession or ownership is compliant with federal law: Short-barreled rifles. Short-barreled shotguns. Machine guns.
Known as “The Gunshine State,” Florida is a Concealed Constitutional Carry state, meaning it is legal for lawful citizens to conceal a firearm without a permit (you can only open carry when you're fishing, camping, traveling, or hunting). Those who like to travel will enjoy reciprocity in 37 other states.
Florida laws permit individuals 18 or older to transport a firearm within their private vehicle without a permit, provided the firearm is securely encased or not readily accessible for immediate use.
Felons can get their gun rights back or restored in Florida after eight (8) years. The 8 year waiting period begins when you have completed all imposed conditions sentences, and supervision has either expired or been completed.
Open carry is not legal in Florida, except for a few limited exceptions such as when engaged in fishing, camping, lawful hunting or target practice at an indoor range. Concealed carry is legal for residents with a Florida CWL and for non-residents with a CCW permit from a state that Florida honors.
— Fishing, hunting, and the taking of fish and wildlife, including by the use of traditional methods, shall be preserved forever as a public right and preferred means of responsibly managing and controlling fish and wildlife.
This applies to carrying a concealed firearm on your person, which is illegal under 790.001 of the Florida Statutes, unless you have a valid Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP). This includes carrying it in your shirt or pocket or jacket where another person may not ordinarily see it.
