It may seem surprising, but you don't have to register a gun in Florida. Newcomers and even some long-time residents assume that registering a gun is a universal requirement, but Florida's gun laws are pretty relaxed compared to some other states.
In Florida you can have a concealed firearm in your vehicle without a permit as long as it is not readily accessible or if it is “securely encased.” Securely encased is defined by Florida Statute 790.001(17) to include a glove compartment, whether locked or not locked; snapped in a holster; in a gun case, whether or ...
The mandatory waiting period is 3 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, or expires upon the completion of the records checks required under s. 790.065, whichever occurs later.
You should be able to complete the entire process of applying for a new license in an hour or less. Your application will then be sent to Tallahassee for processing. FDACS has 90 days after receipt of a complete application to either issue a license or deny the application.
You must be able to demonstrate competency with a firearm. Unless you are serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces, you must currently reside in the United States and be a U.S. citizen or deemed a lawful permanent resident alien by Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.
FIREARMS, FIVE-DAY WAITING PERIOD, Chapter 18. LAW ENFORCEMENT, Code of Ordinances, Broward County.
Florida statute requires a completed background check before a Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) may transfer a firearm to a non-licensed person. 98% of all transactions are resolved within minutes of being received.
ATF Form 4473 - Firearms Transaction Record Revisions. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
What Are Florida's Restrictions on Gun Ownership? In Florida, residents do not have to have a permit to buy handguns, rifles, or shotguns. Additionally, there is no requirement to register a firearm nor is there for owners to get a license or have a permit to carry a rifle or shotgun.
Firearm Prohibitions in Florida Under federal law, people are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors, or if they are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence or a serious mental condition.