Florida’s own rules are stated here in our voice, with the statute. Every other state’s rules are reported: the answer, the source it came from and the day we read it. We train in Florida and do not practice law anywhere, so what another state’s rule is remains that state’s claim, not ours.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida Yes. You must tell an officer you are carrying concealed as soon as they contact you.
Handgunlaw.us Alaska page, quoting AS 11.61.220 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Yes. Open carry is legal without a permit for anyone who may lawfully possess a handgun.
Handgunlaw.us Alaska page , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. No permit is needed at 21 or older, but you must tell any officer who stops you.
Handgunlaw.us Alaska page , read 2026-09-08
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A no guns sign is not law by itself. You break the law only if you refuse to leave.
Handgunlaw.us Alaska page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. K-12 is off limits, with a locked vehicle exception. Campus rules are set by the Board of Regents.
Handgunlaw.us Alaska page, quoting AS 11.61.195 and 11.61.210 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, state and national forests and game management units all allow carry.
Handgunlaw.us Alaska page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
5 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida It depends. You must tell an officer you are armed if the officer asks, but you do not have to volunteer it.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Yes. Open carry is legal without a permit for anyone 18 or older who may lawfully have a firearm.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. No permit is needed to carry a handgun in a vehicle if you are 19 or older, or 18 with a permit.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No Alabama law bars a licensee from a place serving alcohol, but the owner can refuse entry.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A no guns sign is not an offence by itself, but you commit trespass if you refuse to leave.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. State law does not bar a permit holder from school grounds, but federal law limits it and colleges set their own rules.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Handguns are allowed in state parks, state and national forests and wildlife management areas.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit No. Alabama sets no limit on magazine capacity.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida Yes. If an officer asks you for identification while you are armed, you must tell them you are carrying.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Yes. Open carry is legal without a permit so long as you are not carrying to use the gun unlawfully.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. Arkansas is a permitless carry state, so no permit is needed to have a handgun in your vehicle.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served It depends. Restaurants are fine, but the part of a place licensed to serve drinks is off limits.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. A posted no guns sign has the force of law, so entering while armed is itself an offence.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. K-12 is off limits. Public college buildings need an enhanced endorsement, and parking lots are allowed.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas, though some buildings are posted.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit No. Arkansas sets no limit on magazine capacity.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida It depends. You need not volunteer it, but you must answer honestly if an officer asks.
Arizona State Legislature, ARS 13-3102(A)(1)(b) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
In a vehicle Yes. At 21 or older you may carry a loaded handgun in your vehicle without a permit.
Handgunlaw.us Arizona page , read 2026-09-08
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. Carrying past a posted request to disarm is a class 1 misdemeanor.
Arizona State Legislature, ARS 13-3102(A)(10) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. K-12 grounds are barred except an unloaded, locked gun in the car park. Campuses set their own rules.
Handgunlaw.us Arizona page, quoting ARS 13-3102(H)(1) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, forests and wildlife management areas all allow carry.
Handgunlaw.us Arizona page, citing ARS 17-305 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
California Does not honor it 7 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida It depends. No state duty, but you must show the license on demand and some counties add an inform condition.
Handgunlaw.us California page, quoting the DOJ license application , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Differs from Florida No. Carrying a handgun openly in public is a crime, whether it is loaded or unloaded.
California Legislative Information, Penal Code 26350 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. Without a California license the handgun must be unloaded and in a locked container.
Handgunlaw.us California page, citing Penal Code 25610 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida No. Off limits. Anywhere liquor is sold to drink on the premises is barred to licensees.
Handgunlaw.us California page, quoting Penal Code 26230(a)(9) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. No state law makes a private no guns sign a crime, and the rule requiring posted permission is enjoined and unenforced.
California DOJ Information Bulletin 2025-DLE-06 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. 10 rounds. Upheld on appeal in 2025 and now before the Supreme Court on a circuit split.
Handgunlaw.us California page, quoting Penal Code 16740 and 32310 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
Colorado Honors it, and you need it 6 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Open carry Differs from Florida It depends. Legal statewide, but Denver bans it and other cities may bar it on posted property.
Handgunlaw.us Colorado page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No state law bars a permit holder from a bar or restaurant. Do not drink while armed.
Handgunlaw.us Colorado page, citing CRS 18-12-106(1)(d) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. Both are barred, but a permit holder may keep the handgun in a vehicle or campus car park.
Handgunlaw.us Colorado page, quoting CRS 18-12-105.5 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, forests and wildlife management areas all allow carry.
Handgunlaw.us Colorado page, citing CRS 18-12-214 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Connecticut Does not honor it 8 of these differ from Florida.
Honors a Florida license No. Connecticut law requires a permit issued under CGS 29-28. Non residents apply to the state police for a Connecticut permit.
Connecticut General Assembly, CGS 29-35 , read 2026-09-08
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Open carry Differs from Florida No. Open carry has been illegal since 1 October 2023, even for permit holders.
Handgunlaw.us Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-35) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. A permit is needed for a loaded handgun. Without one it must be unloaded and locked away from the cabin.
Handgunlaw.us Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-38d) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. A permit holder may carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol.
Handgunlaw.us Connecticut , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. A permit does not authorise carry where the person controlling the premises has prohibited it.
Handgunlaw.us Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. 29-28(e)) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. A weapon on K-12 grounds is a felony. Colleges are not covered by that statute and set their own rules.
Handgunlaw.us Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. 53a-217b) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida No. State parks, state and national forests and wildlife management areas are all closed to carry.
Handgunlaw.us Connecticut (DEP Admin Rule 23-4-1) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. Ten rounds. Magazines above that are banned unless declared with the state before the cut off date.
Handgunlaw.us Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. 53-202w) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
District of Columbia Does not honor it 6 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida Yes. On an investigative stop a licensee must say they are carrying and show license and registration.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Differs from Florida No. A licensee must keep the pistol entirely hidden from view, on the person and in a vehicle.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. Without a DC license a firearm must be unloaded and out of reach of the passenger compartment.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served It depends. Places licensed to serve alcohol are off limits, except restaurant and hotel license categories.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. A sign posted at the entrance of private property bars a licensee from carrying inside.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses No. Schools, colleges and universities are off limits, including buildings, grounds and parking lots.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Parks and wildlands It depends. DC has no state parks. Carry is barred at the National Mall memorials and wherever federal law says.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. DC bans magazines holding more than 10 rounds.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
Delaware Honors it, and you need it 7 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform No. No duty to tell an officer you are armed, though the state advises carrying your license.
Handgunlaw.us Delaware , read 2026-09-08
Open carry Yes. Open carry is legal without a license from age 18, but it is uncommon in practice.
Handgunlaw.us Delaware , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. Only if the handgun stays visible, such as on the seat or dash. Concealing it without a license is a felony.
Handgunlaw.us Delaware (11 Del. C. 1442) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. A license holder may carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol.
Handgunlaw.us Delaware , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A sign alone is not an offence. It becomes trespass once you are asked to leave and refuse.
Handgunlaw.us Delaware , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. Barred on K-12 grounds and on campus. A license holder may keep the gun in a vehicle at a school.
Handgunlaw.us Delaware (11 Del. C. 1457, 1457C) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Carry is allowed in state parks, state forests and state wildlife areas.
Handgunlaw.us Delaware (7 Del. Admin. C. 9201-21) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. Seventeen rounds. A first possession offence is a 100 dollar civil penalty.
Handgunlaw.us Delaware (11 Del. C. 1468, 1469) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform No. No Georgia law requires you to tell an officer that you are carrying.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Open carry Yes. Open carry is legal for anyone 21 or older who may lawfully carry, and for some 18 year olds.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. Anyone eligible to carry may transport a handgun in a private passenger vehicle with no permit.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. Bars and restaurants are not on the state list of banned places, but the owner may refuse entry.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A sign alone is not an offence. It becomes trespass only after you are asked to leave.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. K-12 school zones are off limits. Public college campuses allow carry, with dorms and some rooms excluded.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State law expressly allows carry in all parks, historic sites, recreation areas and wildlife areas.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit No. Georgia sets no limit on magazine capacity.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
8 of these differ from Florida.
Honors a Florida license No. A Hawaii carry license is granted by a county police chief only to a resident of the state. No statute recognizes another state’s license.
Hawaii State Legislature, HRS 134-9 , read 2026-09-08
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida Yes. You must tell an officer immediately when stopped, on foot or as a driver or passenger.
Handgunlaw.us Hawaii page, quoting HRS 134-9.2 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Differs from Florida No. Only with a Hawaii license issued for open carry, which is in practice never granted.
Handgunlaw.us Hawaii page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. Without a Hawaii license the handgun must be unloaded and in an enclosed container.
Handgunlaw.us Hawaii page, quoting HRS 134-26 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida No. Bars and restaurants serving alcohol are off limits, and so are their parking areas.
Handgunlaw.us Hawaii page, quoting Act 52 of 2023 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. Signs alone are not law. The Supreme Court struck the permission rule for property open to the public in June 2026.
Wolford v. Lopez, US Supreme Court No. 24-1046, decided 25 June 2026 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. 10 rounds for a detachable magazine.
Handgunlaw.us Hawaii page, quoting HRS 134-8 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
3 of these differ from Florida.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No state ban on carrying where alcohol is served. Do not drink while armed.
Handgunlaw.us Iowa page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A sign has no force by itself. Refusing to leave when asked is what makes it trespass.
Handgunlaw.us Iowa page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Allowed in state parks, forests, preserves and roadside rest areas per the DNR director’s letter.
Handgunlaw.us Iowa page, citing the Iowa DNR director's letter , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No law bars carry in a bar or restaurant, but carrying concealed while intoxicated is a crime.
Idaho State Legislature, Idaho Code 18-3302B , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A no guns sign is not law by itself. It becomes trespass only if you refuse to leave.
Handgunlaw.us Idaho page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. K-12 is barred. Only an Idaho enhanced permit allows campus carry, and not in halls or big arenas.
Handgunlaw.us Idaho page, quoting Idaho Code 18-3302C and 18-3309 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, forests and wildlife management areas all allow carry.
Handgunlaw.us Idaho page, citing Idaho Code 67-4223 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Illinois Does not honor it 7 of these differ from Florida.
Honors a Florida license No. Illinois honors no out-of-state license. Only residents of six states judged substantially similar, not Florida, may apply for one.
Illinois State Police , read 2026-09-08
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida It depends. No duty to volunteer it. On an investigative stop you must disclose, or show your license, when the officer asks.
Handgunlaw.us Illinois page, quoting 430 ILCS 66/10(h) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Differs from Florida No. Open carry is not legal. An Illinois license covers concealed carry only.
Handgunlaw.us Illinois page, quoting 430 ILCS 66/5 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. Without a license the handgun must be unloaded and enclosed in a case or the locked trunk.
Handgunlaw.us Illinois page, quoting 430 ILCS 66/40 and 720 ILCS 5/24-1 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. A state approved 4 by 6 inch no guns sign has force of law. Entering past one is a misdemeanor.
Handgunlaw.us Illinois page, quoting 430 ILCS 66/65(d) and 66/70(e) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife areas. Posted buildings, refuges and nature preserves are barred.
Handgunlaw.us Illinois page, citing IDNR FAQs and 520 ILCS 5/2.33 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. 15 rounds for handguns and 10 for long guns, with older magazines grandfathered. Upheld again in 2026.
Handgunlaw.us Illinois page, quoting 720 ILCS 5/24-1.10 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform No. No law requires you to tell an officer. Answer honestly if asked, since lying to police is an offense.
Handgunlaw.us Indiana page , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No state ban on carrying in bars or restaurants that serve alcohol. Do not drink while armed.
Handgunlaw.us Indiana page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A sign alone is not an offense. It becomes trespass only once you are asked to leave and refuse.
Handgunlaw.us Indiana page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. K-12 is a felony unless locked in your vehicle. Colleges set their own rules and all of them ban it.
Handgunlaw.us Indiana page, quoting IC 35-47-9-2 and IC 34-28-7-2(b)(3) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Allowed on DNR land. Falls of the Ohio State Park and Army Corps leased lakes are excluded.
Handgunlaw.us Indiana page, quoting 312 IAC 8-2-3 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform No. Nothing in Kansas law requires you to tell an officer that you are armed.
Handgunlaw.us Kansas page , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No state ban on carrying in bars or restaurants that serve alcohol.
Handgunlaw.us Kansas page, citing K.S.A. 75-7c10 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. Passing an approved sign is not a crime. You can be refused entry or told to leave.
Handgunlaw.us Kansas page, quoting K.S.A. 75-7c10(f) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. Public campuses allow it unless a building has guards and detectors. K-12 buildings may post a ban.
Handgunlaw.us Kansas page, quoting K.S.A. 75-7c20 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife areas unless the area is posted.
Handgunlaw.us Kansas page, citing K.A.R. 115-8-1 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
3 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform No. No law requires you to tell an officer, but a licensee must show the license if an officer asks.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Open carry Yes. Open carry is legal from age 18 and local governments may not ban it.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. Anyone 21 or older who may lawfully own a firearm can carry in a vehicle without a permit.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served It depends. You may carry in a restaurant, but not in the part of a place mainly given over to serving drinks.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A no guns sign carries no force of law. It becomes trespass only after you are asked to leave.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. Schools and college campuses are off limits, but an adult may leave a firearm in a vehicle there.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Nothing in Kentucky law bars carry in state parks, forests or wildlife management areas.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit No. Kentucky sets no limit on magazine capacity.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
3 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida Yes. You must tell any officer who approaches you in an official manner that you have a weapon.
Louisiana State Police , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Yes. Open carry is legal and local governments may not pass rules stricter than state law.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. Louisiana is a permitless carry state, so no permit is needed for a handgun in your vehicle.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served It depends. A place holding a Class A General bar permit is off limits. A Class A Restaurant is allowed.
Louisiana State Police , read 2026-09-08
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. Signs are not on the state list of banned places, so it is trespass only after you are asked to leave.
Louisiana State Police , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses No. Schools, school campuses and school buses are off limits, and the definition covers colleges.
Louisiana State Police , read 2026-09-08
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests, wildlife management areas and refuges.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit No. Louisiana sets no limit on magazine capacity.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Massachusetts Does not honor it 7 of these differ from Florida.
Honors a Florida license No. Massachusetts exempts only holders of a Massachusetts license. A non resident needs a temporary license from the State Police.
Massachusetts General Laws c.269 s.10 , read 2026-09-08
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform No. No duty to tell an officer you are armed. The old exhibit on demand clause was repealed in 2024.
Handgunlaw.us Massachusetts , read 2026-09-08
Open carry Differs from Florida It depends. No statute bars a license holder from open carry, but doing so can cost you the license.
Handgunlaw.us Massachusetts , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida No. A Massachusetts license is required to have a handgun in a vehicle at all.
Handgunlaw.us Massachusetts (M.G.L. c.140 s.131C) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. Allowed if the place is not posted and you are not drinking.
Handgunlaw.us Massachusetts , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. Entering premises posted against entry is trespass under the state trespass statute.
Handgunlaw.us Massachusetts (M.G.L. c.266 s.120) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Parks, forests and WMAs are open to license holders. Wildlife sanctuaries and nature preserves are not.
Handgunlaw.us Massachusetts (302 CMR 12.04) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. Ten rounds for a magazine, or five shells for a shotgun.
Handgunlaw.us Massachusetts (M.G.L. c.140 s.121) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
Maryland Does not honor it 5 of these differ from Florida.
Honors a Florida license No. The Maryland State Police state plainly that Maryland does not recognize permits or CCWs from any other state.
Maryland State Police , read 2026-09-08
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Open carry Differs from Florida No. Open carry is illegal in Maryland even for permit holders.
Handgunlaw.us Maryland (Md. Public Safety 5-307) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. No loaded carry without a Maryland permit. Unloaded and cased is allowed only on set trips.
Handgunlaw.us Maryland (Md. Criminal Law 4-203) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida No. Barred in state parks and forests, except for permitted hunting and target shooting. Upheld on appeal in January 2026.
Maryland State Police, prohibited places to carry a firearm , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. Ten rounds. Selling or buying a larger magazine is barred, but simple possession is not.
Handgunlaw.us Maryland (Md. Criminal Law 4-305) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida It depends. Someone carrying without a permit must tell an officer immediately. Permit holders only show it on demand.
Handgunlaw.us Maine (25 M.R.S. 2003-A) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Yes. Open carry is legal from age 18, but not in state parks or the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
Handgunlaw.us Maine , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. Allowed in a restaurant serving alcohol unless the place is posted against firearms.
Handgunlaw.us Maine (17-A M.R.S. 1057) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. Entering posted premises is criminal trespass, a Class E crime, on its own.
Handgunlaw.us Maine (17-A M.R.S. 402) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. Barred on public and approved private school property. Each college sets its own firearms rule.
Handgunlaw.us Maine (20-A M.R.S. 6552, 10009) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Magazine limit No. Maine sets no limit on magazine capacity.
Handgunlaw.us Maine , read 2026-09-08
Michigan Honors it, and you need it 6 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida Yes. A CPL holder stopped by an officer must say straight away that they are carrying.
Michigan Legislature, MCL 28.425f(3) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Differs from Florida It depends. Legal for those who may possess, but a visitor needs a carry license from their home state.
Handgunlaw.us Michigan page, citing MCL 28.422 and 750.227 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. Without a license the pistol must be unloaded, in a closed case, and in the trunk.
Handgunlaw.us Michigan page, quoting MCL 750.227 and 750.231a , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. No statute gives signs force of law, but ignoring one can make you a trespasser.
Handgunlaw.us Michigan page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife areas.
Handgunlaw.us Michigan page, citing Act 451 of 1994, MCL 324.504(8) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Minnesota Does not honor it 8 of these differ from Florida.
Honors a Florida license No. Minnesota recognizes 33 states’ permits and names Florida on its published list of permits that are not valid in Minnesota.
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension , read 2026-09-08
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida It depends. No duty to volunteer it, but you must show your permit card on an officer’s lawful demand.
Handgunlaw.us Minnesota page, quoting Minn. Stat. 624.714 subd. 1b , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Differs from Florida It depends. Legal only with a permit to carry. Minnesota has no permitless carry.
Handgunlaw.us Minnesota page, citing Minn. Stat. 624.714 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No state ban on carrying where alcohol is served. Do not drink while armed.
Handgunlaw.us Minnesota page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Allowed in state parks, forests, natural areas and wildlife areas. State wildlife refuges are barred.
Handgunlaw.us Minnesota page, citing DNR rules and Minn. Stat. 97A.091 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
3 of these differ from Florida.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. An 11 by 14 inch sign is recognized, but carrying past it is not a crime until you refuse to leave.
Handgunlaw.us Missouri page, quoting RSMo 571.107(15) and 571.107.2 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
3 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform No. No law requires you to tell an officer, but a licensee must show the license on demand.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Open carry Yes. Open carry has been legal without any permit since 2013, from age 18.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. Anyone over 18 may carry a handgun concealed within a motor vehicle without a permit.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served It depends. Restaurants are fine, but the part of a place mainly given over to serving drinks is off limits.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. A posted sign bars a standard permit holder. The position for enhanced permit holders is disputed.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. Schools and college facilities are off limits to a standard permit. Enhanced permit holders may carry.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Carry is allowed in state parks and wildlife management areas, and rest areas if not posted.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit No. Mississippi sets no limit on magazine capacity.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
3 of these differ from Florida.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. A permit holder may carry in a bar or restaurant. Do not drink while armed.
Handgunlaw.us Montana page, quoting MCA 45-8-328 and 45-8-356 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. Not an offence by itself, but a permit does not authorise carry where the owner forbids it.
Handgunlaw.us Montana page, quoting MCA 45-8-356(6) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, forests and wildlife management areas all allow carry.
Handgunlaw.us Montana page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
North Carolina Honors it, and you need it 7 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida Yes. You must tell any officer who approaches or addresses you that you hold a permit and are carrying.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Yes. Open carry is legal, though cities keep limited power to regulate display on public property.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. Without a permit a handgun in a car must not be both concealed and within easy reach.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. A permit holder may carry where alcohol is served, but not if the place is posted against it.
North Carolina General Assembly , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. A permit does not cover private premises posted against concealed carry, so entering is an offence.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. Schools and college campuses are off limits, but a permit holder may lock a handgun in a vehicle.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. A permit holder may carry, concealed, in state parks, forests and state hunting and fishing land.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit No. North Carolina sets no limit on magazine capacity.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida It depends. Only when asked. The 2025 statute softened this, though the AG website still says on any contact.
North Dakota Century Code 62.1-04-04(2) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Differs from Florida It depends. Open carry needs a permit North Dakota issues or honors, even though concealed carry does not.
Handgunlaw.us North Dakota page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A sign alone has no force. It becomes trespass once you are asked to leave and refuse.
Handgunlaw.us North Dakota page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida Yes. You must immediately tell a police officer or paramedic on any contact that you are armed.
Handgunlaw.us Nebraska page, quoting Neb. Rev. Stat. 28-1202.04 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Differs from Florida It depends. Legal from age 18, but Omaha and Lincoln have posted bans on city property that the state disputes.
Handgunlaw.us Nebraska page, citing Neb. Rev. Stat. 13-330 and 17-556 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. Carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol is allowed.
Handgunlaw.us New Hampshire , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A sign alone is not an offence. It becomes trespass once you are asked to leave and refuse.
Handgunlaw.us New Hampshire , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. State law bars guns only from courthouses. Colleges set their own rules and federal school law still applies.
New Hampshire General Court, RSA 159:19 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, forests and fish and game refuges are all open to carry.
Handgunlaw.us New Hampshire (Admin Rule 7301.10) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
New Jersey Does not honor it 7 of these differ from Florida.
Honors a Florida license No. The State Police require an out-of-state resident to obtain a New Jersey permit; a permit held elsewhere does not substitute.
New Jersey State Police , read 2026-09-08
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida Yes. If stopped or detained you must immediately say you are carrying and show the permit.
Handgunlaw.us New Jersey (N.J.S. 2C:58-4.4) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Differs from Florida No. Open carry is a crime whether or not you hold a permit.
Handgunlaw.us New Jersey (N.J.S. 2C:58-4.5) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. A New Jersey permit is needed for a loaded gun. Otherwise it must be unloaded and locked in a case.
Handgunlaw.us New Jersey (N.J.S. 2C:58-4.6) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida No. Bars and any place selling alcohol for drinking on site are closed to carry.
Handgunlaw.us New Jersey (N.J.S. 2C:58-4.6) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. A posted no guns sign carries the force of law in New Jersey.
Handgunlaw.us New Jersey , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. Ten rounds. The ban survived appeal and remains in force.
Handgunlaw.us New Jersey (N.J.S. 2C:39-1y) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
New Mexico Honors it, and you need it 3 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. A licensee may not carry on private property posted against concealed weapons.
Handgunlaw.us New Mexico page, quoting NMAC 10.8.2.16(F) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. Both are barred, but at 19 or older you may leave the firearm in your vehicle.
Handgunlaw.us New Mexico page, citing NMSA 30-7-2.1 and 30-7-2.4 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Nevada Honors it, and you need it 3 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
In a vehicle Yes. A handgun in a vehicle needs no permit unless it is concealed on your person.
Handgunlaw.us Nevada page , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No law bars carry in a bar or restaurant. Do not drink while armed.
Handgunlaw.us Nevada page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Schools and campuses No. Both are barred. School and university property need written permission from the head.
Nevada Legislature, NRS 202.265 , read 2026-09-08
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, forests and wildlife management areas all allow carry.
Handgunlaw.us Nevada page, citing NAC 407.105 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
New York Does not honor it 5 of these differ from Florida.
Honors a Florida license No. A carry license under Penal Law 400.00 is issued by a New York licensing officer, and the statute recognizes no other state’s license.
New York State Senate, Penal Law 400.00 , read 2026-09-08
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Open carry Differs from Florida No. New York licenses authorise concealed carry only, so open carry is not lawful.
Handgunlaw.us New York , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida No. A New York license is required. Federal interstate transit is only a defence, not a permission.
Handgunlaw.us New York , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida No. Any place licensed to serve alcohol for drinking on site is a sensitive location.
Handgunlaw.us New York (N.Y. Penal Law 265.01-e) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. Ten rounds. Anything that holds more, or converts to hold more, is banned.
Handgunlaw.us New York (N.Y. Penal Law 265.00(23)) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida It depends. Only when asked. If stopped you must not deny it when the officer asks whether you are carrying.
Handgunlaw.us Ohio page, quoting ORC 2923.12(B)(1) and 2923.16(E) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. A licensee may carry where liquor is served so long as they do not drink or become impaired.
Ohio Revised Code 2923.121 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. Knowingly passing a posted no guns sign is criminal trespass, a fourth degree misdemeanor.
Handgunlaw.us Ohio page, quoting ORC 2923.126(C)(3)(a) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife areas. Buildings other than restrooms are off limits.
Handgunlaw.us Ohio page, citing ORC 2923.126(B)(7) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
3 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida It depends. Only on demand. A carrier must say they are armed when an officer asks during an arrest, detention or traffic stop.
Oklahoma State Courts Network, 21 O.S. 1290.8 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. Carrying past a posted sign is not itself a crime. Refusing to leave when asked can bring a citation of up to 250 dollars.
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, 21 O.S. 1290.22 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Lawful on land designated a park, recreation area, wildlife refuge or wildlife management area. Buildings on it are not.
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, 21 O.S. 1277 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
7 of these differ from Florida.
Honors a Florida license No. Oregon’s concealed handgun license is issued by a county sheriff and ORS chapter 166 contains no recognition of out-of-state licenses.
Oregon State Legislature, ORS chapter 166 , read 2026-09-08
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Open carry Differs from Florida It depends. Legal statewide, but cities may bar loaded carry by anyone without a license.
Handgunlaw.us Oregon page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. Without a license a concealed handgun must not be readily accessible in the vehicle.
Handgunlaw.us Oregon page, quoting ORS 166.250(4)(a) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No law bars a licensee from a bar or restaurant.
Handgunlaw.us Oregon page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A no guns sign is not law by itself. It becomes trespass only if you refuse to leave.
Handgunlaw.us Oregon page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. A licensee may carry unless the school board or university adopted a posted opt out policy.
Handgunlaw.us Oregon page, quoting ORS 166.370 and 166.377 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, forests and wildlife management areas all allow carry.
Handgunlaw.us Oregon page, citing OAR 736-010-0040 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Pennsylvania Honors it, and you need it 7 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Open carry Differs from Florida It depends. Legal without a license across the state, but Philadelphia and any vehicle require one.
Handgunlaw.us Pennsylvania (18 Pa.C.S. 6106, 6108) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. A loaded handgun in a car needs a license from Pennsylvania or another state it recognizes.
Handgunlaw.us Pennsylvania (18 Pa.C.S. 6106) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No statute bars a license holder from carrying where alcohol is served.
Handgunlaw.us Pennsylvania , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A sign alone is not an offence. It becomes trespass once you are asked to leave and refuse.
Handgunlaw.us Pennsylvania , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. A weapon on K-12 property is a misdemeanor with a lawful purpose defence. Colleges set their own rules.
Handgunlaw.us Pennsylvania (18 Pa.C.S. 912) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, forests and game lands are open to license holders, concealed only.
Handgunlaw.us Pennsylvania (18 Pa.C.S. 6109(m.3)) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Rhode Island Does not honor it 8 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Open carry Differs from Florida It depends. Only on a license issued by the Attorney General. Locally issued permits cover concealed carry only.
Handgunlaw.us Rhode Island (R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-11) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Lawful statewide since September 2025, when a court struck the ban; the unenforceable statute is still printed in the code.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. Only unloaded and in a container, and only on set trips such as home to a target range.
Rhode Island General Assembly, R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-10 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No statute bars a license holder from carrying where alcohol is served.
Handgunlaw.us Rhode Island , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A sign alone is not an offence. It becomes trespass once you are asked to leave and refuse.
Handgunlaw.us Rhode Island , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. Barred on K-12 school grounds. The statute expressly does not apply to colleges or universities.
Handgunlaw.us Rhode Island (R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47-60) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida No. State parks, management areas, forests and WMAs are all closed to carry.
Handgunlaw.us Rhode Island (250-RICR-100-00-7.10) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. Ten rounds. Possessing a larger feeding device is a felony.
Handgunlaw.us Rhode Island (R.I. Gen. Laws 11-47.1-3) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform No. The duty to inform was repealed when permitless carry passed in 2024.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Open carry Yes. Anyone who may lawfully own a firearm may carry it openly without a permit.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. No permit is needed to carry a handgun in a vehicle, loaded or unloaded, hidden or in view.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. You may carry into a business serving alcohol if you do not drink and it is not posted.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. A posted no concealable weapons sign has the force of law, so entering armed is an offence.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. School and college property is off limits, but a firearm may stay locked in a vehicle.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Carry is allowed in state parks, state forests, wildlife management areas and rest areas.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit No. South Carolina sets no limit on magazine capacity.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
4 of these differ from Florida.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No state ban. The old bar restriction at SDCL 23-7-70 has been repealed.
South Dakota Secretary of State, Firearm Handbook, July 2026 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A sign has no force by itself. Refusing to leave when asked is what makes it trespass.
Handgunlaw.us South Dakota page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Allowed in state parks, forests, wildlife areas and roadside rest areas.
Handgunlaw.us South Dakota page, citing SDCL 1-26-6.10 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform No. No Tennessee law requires you to tell an officer that you are carrying.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Open carry Yes. Anyone 18 or older who may lawfully carry can do so openly without a permit.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. Tennessee is a permitless carry state, so anyone 18 or older may have a handgun in a vehicle.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. A permit holder may carry where alcohol is served but must not drink, and a posted sign binds.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. A posted no guns sign has the force of law, so entering while armed is itself an offence.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. K-12 is off limits. On public campuses only full time employees may carry, others store in a vehicle.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. A permit holder may carry in state parks, forests and wildlife areas. Buildings may be posted.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit No. Tennessee sets no limit on magazine capacity.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida It depends. No duty to volunteer it. A license holder who is carrying must display the license whenever an officer demands identification.
Texas State Law Library , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Open carry Yes. Lawful for a qualifying adult 21 or over with or without a license, but a visible handgun must be carried in a holster.
Texas State Law Library , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. A qualifying person 21 or over may carry a handgun in a private vehicle with no license; if it is visible it must be holstered.
Texas State Law Library , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served It depends. Allowed in a restaurant or bar, but a felony where the business draws 51 percent or more of its income from on-site alcohol.
Texas State Law Library , read 2026-09-08
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. A compliant 30.06 sign (concealed) or 30.07 sign (open) is legal notice, and carrying past one is criminal trespass.
Texas State Law Library , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. Barred on K-12 premises without the school’s written authorization, but a license holder may carry concealed on a college campus.
Texas State Law Library , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Anyone 21 or over may carry a holstered handgun in a state park. Parks leased from the federal government are excepted.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit No. Texas sets no magazine capacity limit. State law restricts categories of weapon, not how many rounds a magazine holds.
Texas State Law Library , read 2026-09-08
3 of these differ from Florida.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No law bars a permit holder from a bar. Being intoxicated while armed is illegal.
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, permit FAQ , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida Yes. A Utah permit allows carry in public schools and on public university campuses.
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, permit FAQ , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, forests and wildlife management areas all allow carry.
Handgunlaw.us Utah page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Virginia Honors it, and you need it 7 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform No. No law requires you to tell an officer, but a permit holder must show the permit on demand.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Open carry Yes. Open carry is legal from age 18, but cities may ban it in their buildings, parks and events.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. Without a permit a handgun must be carried openly, or secured in a closed container or compartment.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. A permit holder may carry concealed in a restaurant serving alcohol but may not drink.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. Going onto premises past a posted sign is trespass, so you need not be asked to leave first.
Virginia Law Library, General Assembly , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. K-12 grounds are off limits except for a firearm secured in a vehicle, and colleges ban it by rule.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Open or concealed carry is allowed in state parks, forests and department of wildlife land.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida It depends. A 15 round limit on selling or buying took effect 1 July 2026. Magazines held before then are exempt.
Virginia Law Library, General Assembly , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
5 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform No. Vermont issues no carry permits, so no duty to inform exists in its law.
Handgunlaw.us Vermont , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. Anyone who may lawfully own a gun can carry it concealed in a car with no permit.
Handgunlaw.us Vermont , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. Carry in a restaurant that serves alcohol is allowed.
Handgunlaw.us Vermont , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. Signs give notice against trespass under state law, so entering past one is an offence.
Handgunlaw.us Vermont (13 V.S.A. 3705) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. Barred in school buildings and buses. Open grounds are not, and colleges set their own rules.
Handgunlaw.us Vermont (13 V.S.A. 4004) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, forests and wildlife management areas are all open to carry.
Handgunlaw.us Vermont (Parks Reg 1.b.2) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. Fifteen rounds for a handgun and ten for a long gun. Devices held before the ban are grandfathered.
Handgunlaw.us Vermont (13 V.S.A. 4021) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
Washington Does not honor it 6 of these differ from Florida.
Honors a Florida license No. Washington’s Attorney General recognizes ten states and lists Florida as excluded because Florida licenses people under 21.
Washington State Attorney General , read 2026-09-08
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
In a vehicle Differs from Florida It depends. A loaded handgun in a vehicle needs a license. Otherwise unload it and remove the magazine.
Handgunlaw.us Washington page, quoting RCW 9.41.050 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. Anyone 18 or older in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private vehicle if it is securely encased or not readily accessible.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A no guns sign is not law by itself. It becomes trespass only if you refuse to leave.
Handgunlaw.us Washington page , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. K-12 is barred with a vehicle exception. Universities restrict carry under their own rules.
Handgunlaw.us Washington page, quoting RCW 9.41.280 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, DNR forest land and wildlife areas all allow carry.
Handgunlaw.us Washington page, citing WAC 352-32-120 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit Differs from Florida Yes. 10 rounds. Making, importing or selling is banned, though simple possession is not.
Washington State Legislature, RCW 9.41.370 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. Florida sets no magazine capacity limit, and state preemption stops any county or city from setting one.
Wisconsin Honors it, and you need it 7 of these differ from Florida.
Permitless carry Differs from Florida No. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun.
Handgunlaw.us, permitless carry states , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: Yes. No permit needed since 1 July 2023 for anyone who meets the license criteria; carry valid ID and show it to an officer on demand.
Duty to inform Differs from Florida It depends. No duty to volunteer it, but you must show your license when an officer asks to see it.
Handgunlaw.us Wisconsin page, quoting Wis. Stat. 175.60(2g)(c) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. You need not volunteer that you are armed, but you must show valid ID when a law enforcement officer demands it.
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. A licensee may carry on Class B licensed premises provided they do not drink alcohol there.
Wisconsin Statutes 941.237(3)(cx) , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
4 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform No. No statute requires you to tell an officer, but you must answer honestly if you are asked.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Open carry Yes. Open carry is legal from age 18, but not in state parks or some municipal recreation sites.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In a vehicle Yes. Anyone 18 or older who may lawfully own a firearm may carry it concealed in a vehicle.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
Where alcohol is served Differs from Florida Yes. No West Virginia law bars a licensee from a place serving alcohol, but the owner may refuse entry.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Barred only in the portion of a licensed premises primarily devoted to serving alcohol, so a restaurant dining room is fine.
Posted signs Differs from Florida No. A sign carries no force of law by itself. It becomes trespass once you are asked to leave.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. K-12 is off limits except for a handgun kept in a vehicle. A license allows carry on public campuses.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. Concealed carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
Magazine limit No. West Virginia sets no limit on magazine capacity.
handgunlaw.us , read 2026-09-08
3 of these differ from Florida.
Duty to inform No. No duty to volunteer it, but show the permit and ID on an officer’s request.
Handgunlaw.us Wyoming page , read 2026-09-08
Posted signs Differs from Florida Yes. Posted signs count as legal notice, so entering past one is criminal trespass.
Wyoming Legislature, W.S. 6-3-303 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. A sign alone is not a crime, but refusing to leave when told is trespass, and armed trespass is a third degree felony.
Schools and campuses Differs from Florida It depends. A Wyoming issued permit allows schools and public campuses. An out of state permit does not.
Handgunlaw.us Wyoming page, quoting W.S. 6-8-105 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: No. No firearms at K-12 schools, career centers or college facilities; students and staff may carry only a nonlethal stun gun on campus.
Parks and wildlands Differs from Florida Yes. State parks, forests and wildlife management areas all allow carry.
Handgunlaw.us Wyoming page, citing 024-1 Wyo. Code R. 1-16 , read 2026-09-08
In Florida: It depends. Carry is allowed in state parks, forests and wildlife management areas under chapter 790, with encasement rules outside hunting season.
