Mixed
Florida Gun Laws 2026
Florida gun law rating: C- (Mixed). Ranked #25 out of 50 states for gun law strength. Key policies: permitless carry (Yes), red flag law (Yes), assault weapons ban (No).
C-
Overall Grade
#25
State Rank (strength)
Permitless Carry: Yes
Constitutional Carry
Red Flag: Yes
ERPO Law
Key Gun Law Provisions
| Provision | Status |
|---|---|
| Permitless (Constitutional) Carry | Yes |
| Red Flag Law (ERPO) | Yes |
| Assault Weapons Ban | No |
| Universal Background Checks (private sales) | No |
| Waiting Period | 3 days |
| Magazine Capacity Limit | None |
Overview
Florida has a paradoxical gun policy: it passed a red flag law after the Parkland school shooting (2018) that killed 17 people, but also enacted permitless carry in 2023. No assault weapons ban exists despite Parkland.
2026 Political Impact
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting sparked the March for Our Lives movement and created unusual Republican willingness to pass the red flag law. Permitless carry passed in 2023 under pressure from NRA.