Common disqualifying factors include felony convictions, domestic violence misdemeanors, active restraining orders, certain mental health conditions, and evidence of drug addiction. Understanding these disqualifying factors is crucial for anyone considering gun ownership in Florida.
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 must be 21 years of age or older unless you are a servicemember, as defined in Section 250.01, Florida Statutes, or you are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who was discharged under honorable conditions; in these instances, you may carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm if you are 18 years of age ...
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 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.
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
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.
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.