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.
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 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.
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.
Permitless concealed carry is legal for anyone 21 years old or older and not prohibited by law to carry a firearm. The Florida CWL allows holders of the license to carry not only a handgun but also other weapons such as electronic weapons, tear gas guns, billie clubs and knives.
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.