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 ...
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.
It's important to note that while most firearms don't require registration in Florida, there are exceptions. Firearms regulated by the National Firearms Act (such as short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and suppressors) must be registered with the federal government.
Florida law allows for anyone who can legally posses a firearm to carry a handgun loaded or unloaded in the vehicle as long it is located in something that requires action to access it (glovebox, console, zippered case, etc.). As always don't take anyone's word for it, you can easily find Florida law online.
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.
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.
You have the right to openly carry a gun on your property under Florida Statute 790.25 (n). However, guests on your property cannot openly carry weapons, even with your permission.
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.
ATF Form 4473 - Firearms Transaction Record Revisions. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
There is no legal requirement to register firearms in Florida. In fact, it is illegal for any government entity, or public or private individual to knowingly keep any list, record, or registry of privately owned firearms or any list, record, or registry of the owners of those firearms per Florida Statute §790.335(2).