Non-resident concealed carry in Florida?

[lrrifleman]

Greetings! I realize that a response from the Florida Department of Agriculture is the most reliable source of information, but I will ask here in order to get an idea.

Prior to the adoption of Constitutional Carry, Florida would not recognize any non-resident Carry Permit for non-residents, other than a Florida non-resident permit. Has that changed any since Florida has adopted Constitutional Carry? Does Florida still require non-residents to possess a Florida non-resident permit?

As always, thanks in advance for your assistance!

 

[mrchick]

This should be helpful as a start. I would still look up state law.

Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity Maps (Updated Sept 22, 2023)

 

[Hair Trigger]

According to the chart linked above, my NC CC permit is recognized in FL, and most of the other states except New England and Cali.

 

[AJ]

I doubt it as NJ does not allow FL residents to carry there,
Just a moment... But I could be wrong.

 

[raljr1]

Florida recognizes permits from other states as long as you are a resident of the state that issued the permit. Double check that, but I think several states have moved to stop folks from using non resident permits from state a while living in state B and expecting reciprocity from state C.

 

[dockmurgw]

and most of the other states except New England and Cali.

Not quite...permits not required in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine...resident or nonresident. Maine and New Hampshire do issue permits in case someone wants to take advantage of reciprocity in a restrictive permit required state, but they are not required.

 

[chief38]

You can CCW in FL if you have a non resident Florida Permit or a permit in your own State as long as it is recognized in FL. FL residents need not have a permit to CCW, but I'd personally recommend getting one anyway. By having one you can carry in many other States but you physically need the FL permit. You also are not obligated to inform a PO if pulled over. While I'd recommend telling them anyway, if you get distracted or forget, you can't be charged with failure to inform which you need to do if permitless CCW is being exorcised.

 

[OKFC05]

A good quick look site is handgunlaw.us, which also has links to the official state site for each state.
The general rule for Florida is recognition of a valid carry license from YOUR home state only, or you can get a Florida non-res license if you wish. I had a Florida non-res for many years, until Oklahoma passed the SDA and started issuing carry licenses.
Remember, when you travel to other states, you must follow the law where you are standing regarding notification and places where carry is restricted; they don't care how you do it back home.
I taught carry classes for 3 states, and there is a lot of misinformation passed around, including in this thread.

 

[hobby-gunsmith]

non-resident concealed Carry in Florida

The Florida Senate voted 27 to 13 in favor of the House Bill 543 which allows law-abiding citizens who are 21 years of age and older to carry a concealed weapon or firearm without a permit and without paying a fee 1. The bill was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on April 3, 2023, making Florida the 26th state to enact constitutional carry legislation 23.

The bill also authorizes a non-resident to carry a concealed weapon or firearm in Florida if they meet the same requirements as a resident 4. However, it is important to note that the bill prohibits a person who is carrying a concealed weapon or firearm without a license from carrying such weapon or firearm in specified locations 4.

I hope this information helps

 

[Hair Trigger]

Not quite...permits not required in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine...resident or nonresident. Maine and New Hampshire do issue permits in case someone wants to take advantage of reciprocity in a restrictive permit required state, but they are not required.

Yeah, I saw that, just didn't want to have to list all the states that didn't accept my CC permit. Oddly enough, they're all the states up there I have no desire to visit anyway.

 

[SMSgt]

Short story: anyone over 21, resident or not, can lawfully conceal carry a firearm in FL now. Technically, FL does not issue "Non-resident" carry licenses. It has only one CWFL issued to residents and non-resident alike.

 

[Alk8944]

This is not specific to Florida.

I have checked with several states that have adopted "Constitutional Carry", and the general rule is that C.C. only applies to residents of that state! They may have reciprocity with your state too, and, again, generally they only recognize a resident C.C. permit from that state for reciprocity to apply.

Before expecting to carry concealed in any other than your home state at the very least check the Handgun Law USA web-site and link to the state you expect to carry in or through. The other thing to check is does that state have a requirement that you notify L.E. or EMT personnel of your permit and status of carry if contacted by either. The rules of that state apply to you when in that state, NOT your Home State rules! Being aware of restricted areas is also paramount!

 

[Oldsalt66]

Since July 1st 2023, anyone, state resident or otherwise, 21 years old and over, who isn't a legally prohibited person, can concealed carry a firearm or other legal weapon, without any sort of permit here in Florida within the exact same legal parameters and limitations as a Floridian who possesses a Florida Concealed Firearms and Weapons License.

The exception being that no one can carry or possess a firearm within the federally mandated school exclusion zone unless they have a license which has been issued by the state in which the school is located.

Just a moment...

Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act

Congress passed the Federal Gun Free School Zones Act of 1990 (GFSZA) and it was amended in 1995 to prevent guns being carried near schools. It states that one cannot knowingly possess a firearm in a school zone.

"School zone" is defined as "in, or on the grounds of, a public, parochial or private school; or within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a public, parochial or private school."

It includes all public roads and sidewalks within that 1,000-foot buffer zone.

It does not apply on private property, to a licensed concealed firearm permittee or an unloaded weapon in a locked container/rack.

It should be noted that the firearm permittee exemption only applies in the state that issued your permit/license, not any states with reciprocity.

18 U.S. Code § 922(q)

 

[bushmaster1313]

New Jersey, New York, Maryland and California have laws on their books which prohibit their own residents with in state permits to carry in most of their own states.

The above is not a typographical error

See you in court

 

[SMSgt]

Since July 1st 2023, anyone, state resident or otherwise, 21 years old and over, who isn't a legally prohibited person, can concealed carry a firearm or other legal weapon, without any sort of permit here in Florida within the exact same legal parameters and limitations as a Floridian who possesses a Florida Concealed Firearms and Weapons License.

The exception being that no one can carry or possess a firearm within the federally mandated school exclusion zone unless they have a license which has been issued by the state in which the school is located.

Just a moment...

Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act

Congress passed the Federal Gun Free School Zones Act of 1990 (GFSZA) and it was amended in 1995 to prevent guns being carried near schools. It states that one cannot knowingly possess a firearm in a school zone.

"School zone" is defined as "in, or on the grounds of, a public, parochial or private school; or within 1,000 feet of the grounds of a public, parochial or private school."

It includes all public roads and sidewalks within that 1,000-foot buffer zone.

It does not apply on private property, to a licensed concealed firearm permittee or an unloaded weapon in a locked container/rack.

It should be noted that the firearm permittee exemption only applies in the state that issued your permit/license, not any states with reciprocity.

18 U.S. Code § 922(q)

And the federal prisons are overflowing with felons convicted on that law. Well, maybe one cell . . . if you put all of them ever convicted in it at one time.

 

[Biggfoot44]

The General Rule about Con Carry States is that there are no General Rules .They vary widely, and you need to check the statutes in each . And Handgunlaw dot US is the best sourc,, with links to all the statutes and relevant case law .

There isn't a General trend of states moving backwards on the " resident of A , with permit from B , having reciprocity in C " . That is specifically Pennsylvania. The general trend is states without inclusive Con Carry yet , to accepting all Permits .

Fla Residents can carry in New Jersey ...
If they get a NJ Non Resident Permit. But it's a nightmare, involving multiple in person visits to NJ .

Those handful of states don't/ can't prevent their residents from carrying in other states . What they do do , is include language on the Permits to the effect of " Valid in ( State) Only , while simultaneously refusing to engage in any bilateral agreements with other state .But they have no ability or jurisdiction to prevent other states from unilaterally recognizing ( State ) Permit , or issuing Non Res Permits to their citizens , or their citizens exercising Con Carry where applicable.

The GFSZ is ambiguous as to whether that includes Permits from other states that that state formally honors . It's presently going up thru the courts .

 

[chief38]

BTW, I no longer believe in buying printed & bound State Gun Control Laws as they seem to change daily! By the time you get it, changes might have already taken place. You can look at each State's laws you will be going to just before traveling. The internet has every State I have ever looked for and that would probably be more up to date.

 

[haywood]

Handgunlaw.uscheck this out. I look at this often. Every time I go to a different state I look at it.

 

[Bald1]

Yeah, I saw that, just didn't want to have to list all the states that didn't accept my CC permit. Oddly enough, they're all the states up there I have no desire to visit anyway.

What????? You don't want to see Niagara Falls?