Florida concealed weapon license is an FDACS file
Florida allows permitless concealed carry for many qualifying adults, while the optional FDACS license remains useful for reciprocity and has its own eligibility process.
Since July 1, 2023, many people who meet Florida’s rules may carry a hidden weapon or gun without a state license. FDACS still offers an optional license. It can help for travel because each other state decides whether to honor it.
The license has its own steps. The file can need ID, prints, a fee, proof of gun training, and a record check. A license will most often last seven years. With or without one, Florida still bans carry in certain places and can bar some people from having a gun. A card does not make every school, court, private site, or other limited place open to carry.
The age rule is in a live change. After a June 17, 2026 court ruling, FDACS began taking license forms from people age 18 and older. It plans to issue a license to a person who meets all other rules once the court order is final. Anyone age 18 to 20 should read the live FDACS notice before acting on that change.
Use FDACS for the form, status, travel map, and current place limits. A past crime, court order, or other bar can need advice from a Florida lawyer. An office visit alone does not prove that a person may carry.
Official sources
- FDACS - Concealed Weapon License Program
- FDACS - Applying for a Concealed Weapon License
- FDACS - Concealed Weapon License Service Locations
- FDACS - Concealed Weapon License Reciprocity
Last checked against these sources: August 2, 2026.
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