HB 6013 Hopefully this thing gets passed Link. https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/6013/?Tab=RelatedBills

Hey All,

I let my CCW lapse for a few years but due to a recent uptick in travel (and the need for reciprocity), I applied for it again last Thursday. I went in person to the Dept. Of Ag field office and did the form, fingerprints, and presented my original training certificate for the application.

Does anyone have a current timeline of application acceptance to delivered-in-the-mail? I have a lengthy trip coming up. I know it can take up to 90 days but I’m really hoping since I’ve already had one it will be slightly shorter.

Thanks.

Is there any place between Orlando and Tampa that can cut and thread a barrel? None of the machine shops around here, either have the time or are willing to do anything related to firearms. All the gun shops that do gunsmithing either can't thread barrels, or won't do it for several months. Any help would be appreciated.

Their website is pretty scarce. Do you have to be a member to rent their firearms? Thanks

I let my CCW go unintentionally (I’m passed the 6 month grace period). I have my current application in for processing, but was notified this morning that a pistol I ordered on Tuesday (the 28th) is available for pickup. I’ve never purchased a firearm without my CCW before.

I understand Florida has a 3-business-day wait period for collection of the firearm. Am I correct that this does not include the date of purchase? If it does not include Tuesday the 28th, am I able to collect the firearm on a non-business day (Saturday the 1st/Sunday the 2nd)?

790.065 states the wait period expires upon completion of the background check. Does this then mean that I can go pickup my firearm today provided the background check is completed today?

Thanks for your help.

Couple updates to the rules

1. No posts asking how to skirt under 21 purchase laws. We get it we don't like it either. Paying someone to buy it for you is a straw purchase. If someone gifts it to you it's fine. Paying them back after it's gifted is a straw purchase. Ban will be 2-7 days. Also general <21 year old questions. Gets asked every couple of days. Consult with a lawyer.

2. Don't give illegal advice. Some people are dumb and don't know better. Someone getting a $250k/25 year sabbatical because you thought it was funny isn't cool. 7 day-perm ban for breaking this

3. Asking if anyone has private land you can shoot on. It's an insurance liability and it's annoying that everyone keeps asking this. 2-7 day ban going forward

4. Asking to buy/offer to sell or any other version of exchanging a firearm is a breach of reddit's TOS. This is a permanent ban. Just use Florida Gun Trader. I am also pooping anyone asking where to buy or sell into this. Damn posts always attract offers.

Hey guys. I know out west and in some other states you can go to BLM land and such and shoot.

However Im in Florida. More specifically central Florida (Orlando). I tried posting to ask in r/orlando but most people just said something to the effect of "don't".

OCALA NATIONAL FOREST is an option but I don't want to keep driving an hour every time I want to go shoot. Anyone got any ideas? Anyone know of any regulations on state forests?

Also if you guys have land nearby, can we work something out? I have my own steel targets (they stand on their own and are angled downwards) and ofc ill bring my own ammo.

Thank you

Hey,

We're two competitive shooters from abroad. We rented a gun here for the US Extreme Open, but we need to twik it a bit.

Does anyone in the area have a rear sight assembly for a P320 X5 for sale?

Thanks!

I’m a bit confused about the current laws regarding the AR-15, particularly in Florida.

I recently purchased an AR-15 and would greatly appreciate any information you can provide.

I’ve heard that there is a conversion from 5.56 to .22LR. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

Please correct me if I’m mistaken. Here’s what I understand so far:

As long as I have a 16-inch rifle, I’m exempt from the $200 tax stamp. However, anything shorter than 16 inches requires a pistol brace or converting it to an SBR to avoid the tax stamp. My in-law owns an AR-15 pistol.

I’m simply trying to understand the laws correctly to avoid any legal issues.

Additionally, my pistol brace extends, and I want to ensure that it complies with the law.

Thank you for any information you can provide.

Hey everyone I'm pretty new when it comes to guns. I've shot a handful of times and know a little bit. I've received this double barrel shotgun as a gift for my 20th birthday. I know it is pretty old, at least 50 years. My dad said he wouldn't mind if I got It cleaned up and we took it to the range. I was just wondering, where I could take this firearm to be inspected by someone more knowledgeable than us, to tell us more about the gun, and ensure it is in working condition. Thank you in advance.

Besides not having a waiting period, is there any legitimate benefit to having a CCW anymore?

Edit: downvote for a question? lol the internet cracks me up

Edit 2: the two things that stuck out the most was the school zone thing and the fact that the law can change from non permit to permit required with harder requirement. I will be getting one for those reasons. Thanks to everyone for the info!

I’m a 20’year old floridian 2 expunged misdemeanors on my record

I have recently submitted my complete ccw application online (included photos of the training certificate and uploaded the passport style photo) and paid the fee of $56.38. The only thing missing was the fingerprint portion of the application which I was told I can either do digitally or a mail in a physical fingerprint card. I opted for the fingerprint card as it was easier to do outside of work hours. Now that I have the card, do I just mail this to the FDAC in Tallahasse with a printout of my application and receipt that show my tracking number? Or do I also need to include a check for fingerprint processing? I did pay to have the fingerprints taken by a law enforcement officer at a local self-defense training gym, but I'm curious if there is a processing fee to pay to the FDAC? I've seen $42 mentioned before.

Let me know if any of you have undergone this process, all help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

I’ll drive across entire state if I have to but more so looking near panhandle

While I know that I can technically just buy what I want, I want to make sure that I'm responsible and know the ins an outs of rifles and sidearms before purchasing one. Any tips? Thanks friends.

Does anybody know of any class 3 FFLs near the Deerfield Beach area? I know GunWorld is class 3 but they also charge $125 for class 3 transfers. Is there anywhere nearby that charges less than GunWorld?

What exactly are the rules for carrying meat a school. With a ccw. I know not in the school or on the actual school grounds and not at a school function. But people have said not within 100ft or 50ft or watever. Tia

We’ve all seen him—the guy with 47 different attachments on his pistol, trying to hit a target at 3 feet while squinting like he’s in a movie shootout. We get it, buddy, you're a tactical operator… in your mind. Can we just shoot straight without a Hollywood plotline? Let’s leave the action movies to the professionals, huh?

I'm looking for some outdoor ranges that'll allow me to shoot my shotguns without having to be a member of the range. Anywhere between West Palm Beach and Pompano Beach would be great. Gun world in Deerfield allows shotguns but ONLY slugs, and man are they pricey there. $40/25 rounds. ABSURD! Recommendations, thoughts, comments, concerns?

I’m looking for bulk (250+) 5.56 and before I buy it online I was wondering if anyone knew any places with a good deal on it. For context I’m in west palm, with a budget of $200-250

I never even considered a suppressor on any of my guns before, so I know little about them (I do know a threaded barrel is needed, and there are special requirements/laws to get one, which I think involve extra costs and a waiting period?). My wife and I are getting older and I already have some hearing loss so, after recent conversations with a few gun owners who have suppressors, I'm concerned about the hearing loss issue if either of us does ever have to fire a gun inside our home for self defense. Not only the long-term aftermath, but more importantly the resulting safety issues in the moment.

As just one example of the kinds of scenarios I'm talking about, if my wife has to shoot an intruder while I'm not home, she'll be immediately deafened (whether that's temporary is irrelevant to my current point). So, she'll have no way to hear if the other person/persons she may not be able to see clearly in darkness is a second intruder or me and/or officers telling her she's safe now and can put down the gun. I obviously don't want her to get accidentally shot by officers or to accidentally shoot me or officers. A suppressor on our dedicated home-defense pistol (Glock 19) could help prevent such problems, right? What else do I need to know about suppressors from the standpoint of things I've thought of but don't know about (legal requirements, potential legal problems, where to buy, how to buy, what to buy, how to use, drawbacks, etc.), but also from the standpoint of things I don't know enough to even ask?

That all said, I'm not totally new to guns and am not an idiot, so please keep those things in mind with how and whether you choose to reply. Thanks in advance for any help. Btw, the photo isn't mine ... I've just noticed that posts with no photo tend to get overlooked.

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Well I can’t conceal carry no matter what but I can open carry. When I go camping or hunting and I have my firearm in my waist band how do I owb carry with a jacket on. Do I have to tuck my jacket behind my firearm so it’s still visible?. And also any good recommendations on comftorable OWB holster for a 43x? Any accommodations for a flashlight? Any help is greatly appreciated thank you.

J a lil appreciation post to my EDC

This is just a joke lol

I’m looking into getting my first suppressor and frankly, I have no idea what I want to get. I don’t want to break the bank when buying one so I’m trying to keep it in the lower price range. I’ll be throwing that baby onto my Ruger AR-556 Model 8515.

Ya’ll got any suggestions?

Hey guys! Been living in Pinellas for about 4 months now and am looking for recommendations on outdoor ranges within a 1-1.5hr drive of St. Pete. I know Pinellas and Hillsboro don’t have too many options. I have been to the antelope club but am looking for somewhere with less RO oversight and that allow drawing from holsters/ shooting on the move, etc. Bonus points if they allow after hours shooting under NODs. Im aware of Shoot shack, and Guncraft but was hoping someone could put me on to any other hidden gems. I am willing to join a club if it meets any of those criteria. Thanks!

Put together a new rifle and the bag I ordered ended up being too small. I was really hoping to take my first shots with this rifle this weekend. If I put it in my AR bag 5 inches of barrel would be sticking out. Can I legally transport it in my car like that?

Edit: consensus is put a sock on it. But I'll just wait till my new bag comes in. Thanks florida bros.

I am getting conflicting answers online, and I cannot find the specific law that is being quoted on websites claiming one way or the other.

My father recently passed away, so I am looking to sell some of his over a dozen guns. He was a Florida resident, and I am currently in Florida handling his affairs. I would like to sell the guns privately while I am here, but I am now a Massachusetts resident.

Can I privately sell them? Is it just the buyer that must be a FL Resident?