Can I get a gun permit online in Florida?

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Can I get a gun permit online in Florida?

Florida has an online application process, but you may apply in person by making an appointment to complete the online application at either an FDACS Regional Office or a Tax Collector’s Office. (Please note that this option may be limited due to COVID-19.) There is no need to complete an application in advance.

Does Florida have a lifetime concealed carry permit?

Florida concealed weapons permits are good for 7 years.

How long does it take to get a concealed carry permit in Florida 2021?

approximately 50 to 55 days
The turnaround time for processing a concealed weapon license application is approximately 50 to 55 days. Our standard policy is to process pending applications in the order in which they arrive in our mail room.

How do you get a gun permit in Florida?

Convicted of a felony (or equivalent)

  • Fugitive from justice
  • Unlawful user or addicted to a controlled substance
  • Adjudicated mentally defective or involuntarily committed to treatment
  • Illegal alien
  • Dishonorable discharge from the US Armed Forces
  • Renounced United States citizenship
  • Active protection order (restraining order,injunction for protection,etc.)

    • What do you need for a gun permit in Florida?

    Must be 21 years of age.

  • Must be a Florida resident to purchase a handgun.
  • Legal permanent resident aliens who are Florida residents may purchase a firearm and must provide a valid alien registration number.
  • Florida does not require a permit to purchase a firearm nor is there a permit that exempts any person from the background check requirement.

    • How to get a concealed weapon permit in Florida?

    A firearms training course with a state-certified instructor

  • DD form 214 or military orders (for active duty or former members of the military)
  • NRA training course
  • Documents of participation in an organized shooting competition

    • Do you need a permit to buy a shotgun in Florida?

    You do not need a specialized permit or license and fingerprinting is not necessary to purchase a firearm in Florida. There is no waiting period to buy a rifle or shotgun, but there is a 3 day waiting period for handguns. However, a concealed weapon permit is required if you want to carry a hidden weapon, such as a handgun.