Florida criminal charge
License to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm in Florida
License to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 790.06. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 790.06.
What is the penalty for license to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Failure to carry/display license identification — A licensee fails to carry valid identification while in actual possession of a concealed weapon or firearm, or fails to display it upon a law enforcement officer's demand.; not a crime (s. 775.08(3)); no imprisonment or other penalty more severe than a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty (s. 775.082(5))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.083 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Failure to notify department of address change or lost/destroyed license — A licensee fails to notify the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 30 days after a change of permanent address or after a license is lost or destroyed.; not a crime (s. 775.08(3)); no imprisonment or other penalty more severe than a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty (s. 775.082(5))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.083 |
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Knowing and willful carrying into prohibited locations — A licensee knowingly and willfully carries a concealed weapon or firearm, or openly carries a handgun, into a location prohibited under subsection (12)(a).; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Knowing and willful carrying into prohibited locations — A licensee knowingly and willfully carries a concealed weapon or firearm, or openly carries a handgun, into a location prohibited under subsection (12)(a).; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is license to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to carry/display license identification | Noncriminal Violation | A licensee fails to carry valid identification while in actual possession of a concealed weapon or firearm, or fails to display it upon a law enforcement officer's demand. | Fla. Stat. § 790.06(1)(c) |
| Failure to notify department of address change or lost/destroyed license | Noncriminal Violation | A licensee fails to notify the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 30 days after a change of permanent address or after a license is lost or destroyed. | Fla. Stat. § 790.06(8) |
| Knowing and willful carrying into prohibited locations | Misdemeanor of the Second Degree | A licensee knowingly and willfully carries a concealed weapon or firearm, or openly carries a handgun, into a location prohibited under subsection (12)(a). | Fla. Stat. § 790.06(12)(d) |
Common questions about license to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm in Florida
Is license to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: license to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm ranges from a Noncriminal Violation to a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 790.06.
Failure to carry/display license identification: Noncriminal Violation (Fla. Stat. § 790.06(1)(c)) · Failure to notify department of address change or lost/destroyed license: Noncriminal Violation (Fla. Stat. § 790.06(8)) · Knowing and willful carrying into prohibited locations: Misdemeanor of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 790.06(12)(d))
What are the penalties for license to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm in Florida?
Penalties for license to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Noncriminal Violation up to a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.083 and Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers license to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm?
License to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.06 (License to carry concealed weapon or concealed firearm).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.