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Florida Concealed Carry Laws (2026)
Permitted: No permit is needed at 21 or older. You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and meet Florida's other license criteria, such as no felony record.
No permit is needed at 21 or older. You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and meet Florida's other license criteria, such as no felony record. Visitors who are U.S. residents are covered. Under 21 is unsettled: a June 2026 appeals ruling (Eubanks v. State) struck down the age-21 minimum for ages 18 to 20, but the statute still reads 21 and how Florida will apply the ruling is unconfirmed. If you are under 21 and not a visiting servicemember or veteran covered by the military exemption in the recognition statute, treat concealed carry as not allowed.
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Concealed Carry in states bordering Florida
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- AlabamaPermitted
Alabama has permitless carry, also called constitutional carry: no permit is required to carry concealed if you are 19 or older and not prohibited (18 or older for active or retired military, honorably discharged veterans, or law enforcement; effective January 1, 2023). An optional shall-issue permit is available for reciprocity and travel.
Verified Jun 25, 2026 · Source: alabamaag.gov · Full Alabama rule →
- GeorgiaPermitted
No permit is needed. Since April 12, 2022, Georgia allows permitless carry for any "lawful weapons carrier": generally anyone 21 or older who is not legally barred from having a firearm, or 18 or older with qualifying military service. Visitors are covered if they would qualify for a Georgia license apart from residency, or hold a carry license from any state. A Georgia license is optional.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: georgia.gov · Full Georgia rule →
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