Florida's Gun Laws

In Florida, it is generally illegal to openly carry a weapon. However, a person may openly carry, for legal self defense purposes, a self defense chemical spray, non-lethal stun gun, dart-firing stun gun or other non-lethal electric weapon designed for defensive purposes only. Even if a person does not possess a CWFL, there are some places a person may possess a firearm. These places include:

A private motor vehicle if the firearm is securely encased.

A public mode of travel if the firearm is securely encased and not in an individual’s manual possession.

A person’s residence or place of business.

A person engaged in fishing, camping, or hunting, including going to or returning from fishing, camping, or hunting.