FIREARMS, FIVE-DAY WAITING PERIOD, Chapter 18. LAW ENFORCEMENT, Code of Ordinances, Broward County.
It's supposed to be a “Cooling Off Period". Most s and gun crime happens with handguns, so the idea is that if you are enough to want to buy a pistol to someone, that wait will be just long enough for you to take the time to reth...
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.
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.
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.
If you have a Florida Concealed Weapon permit you will be permitted to take the firearm with you same day as purchased. Otherwise, you will be required to wait 3-5 business days, excluding weekends and federal holidays, before picking up the firearm from a licensed dealer in the area. Wait times vary by county.
How Long Does a Background Check take in Florida? Depending on how thorough the pre-employment background check is, the length of time it takes to perform a background check in Florida varies. Typically, a background check takes approximately two to five business days.