Florida:
Do you need a permit to purchase a gun?
No.
Do you need to register your firearm with local law enforcement?
No, and, in fact, it’s actually a felony under Florida law to create any list, record, or registry of legally owned firearms or law-abiding firearm owners.
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Must gun owners have a license for their guns?
No.
Do you need a permit to carry a firearm?
Yes, for handguns, but no for long guns or machine guns.
Does the state allow open carry?
No. Open carry is banned even with a license aside from when hunting, fishing, camping, or practicing shooting and traveling to and from those activities.
Does the state preempt local restrictions?
Yes.
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By GlobalDataAre there extra restrictions on assault weapons?
No.
Does the state restrict NFA weapons?
No.
Does the state require background checks required for private sales?
No.
