Any adult can buy guns from private sellers. They aren't required to do background checks or have a waiting period.
Our standard policy is to process pending applications in the order in which we receive them. Please be aware that by law the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has 90 days from the date on which we receive a complete application to either issue a license or deny the application.
A person must meet the following requirements: You must have completed all sentences imposed and all conditions of probation for at least 8 years. You must not have any outstanding penalties or liabilities which total more than $1,000 that result from any criminal conviction or traffic infraction.
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.
State fees License typeFingerprint / Initial licencse fees Concealed weapon/firearm - Florida Resident $42 | $55 Concealed weapon/firearm - non-Florida Resident $42 | $55 Florida law enforcement officer (active) none | $55 Florida law enforcement officer retired within preceding year none | none4 more rows
Our standard policy is to process pending applications in the order in which we receive them. Please be aware that by law the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has 90 days from the date on which we receive a complete application to either issue a license or deny the application.
You can apply electronically for a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License at one of the Division of Licensing's Regional Offices or at one of the authorized tax collector's offices located throughout the State of Florida.
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.
As long as a gun is ``securely encased'', which it would be in a closed glove compartment, you don't need a carry permit to carry a lot a loaded gun in your car in that way in the state of Florida. Though you can addtionally have it concealed on or about your person otherwise, if you do have a carry permit for it.
You can apply electronically for a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License at one of the Division of Licensing's Regional Offices or at one of the authorized tax collector's offices located throughout the State of Florida.