fl hunting fishing and camping cc law
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I think it is OC only... no gun on your person while driving without a cc permit... The way it is written that is the only time you cannot have it on you... But it is a "grey area" law and many cops don't even know of it and fewer citizens know of it...
So expect gruff from someone...
Brent
So expect gruff from someone...
Brent
dakota.potts
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Bobby, if you are on Facebook, look up the group "Florida Open Carry". It's about 4,000 members and the directors and lawyers at Florida Carry, Inc. answer many questions like this.
You can only open carry with camping or fishing, not concealed carry unless you have a license.
The general consensus is while doing the activity or on the way from it. If you stop somewhere, it's up for debate whether you're on the way there, but given today's political climate and some vaguely related case law, chances are you'd be found to be no longer on the way to or from fishing (you're actually on your way to the bait store). Even if this is wrong, given how vague the law is, do you want to be the test case?
Best to just put it in your center console or glove box (better yet a car safe) while you run in the bait store.
You can only open carry with camping or fishing, not concealed carry unless you have a license.
The general consensus is while doing the activity or on the way from it. If you stop somewhere, it's up for debate whether you're on the way there, but given today's political climate and some vaguely related case law, chances are you'd be found to be no longer on the way to or from fishing (you're actually on your way to the bait store). Even if this is wrong, given how vague the law is, do you want to be the test case?
Best to just put it in your center console or glove box (better yet a car safe) while you run in the bait store.
dakota.potts
New member
I did mess up my definition of the law. I believe hunting, fishing, camping, or going to and from a shooting range does void the requirement for concealed carry.
Florida gun laws; Div of Licensing....
As posted, you can refer to Winter Park, FL area atty; Jon Gutmacher's legal guide; www.floridafirearmslaw.com or a few others; www.gunlawguide.com www.knifelawsonline.com .
The Florida Div of Licensing; www.mylicensesite.com has the concealed carry laws, SOPs for applying, etc etc.
I wouldn't go around with a holstered firearm in Florida unless you have a valid concealed license. When you start to fish or are in the wooded area, then you can carry it IAW the state law.
FWIW; Florida doesn't have "CHPs" or firearm permits. You are issued a class W license, valid for seven/07 years.
A class G or "firearms" license is issued to armed professionals(security, PIs, EP specialists) who are mandated to take a separate training class & do yearly re-quals.
CF
As posted, you can refer to Winter Park, FL area atty; Jon Gutmacher's legal guide; www.floridafirearmslaw.com or a few others; www.gunlawguide.com www.knifelawsonline.com .
The Florida Div of Licensing; www.mylicensesite.com has the concealed carry laws, SOPs for applying, etc etc.
I wouldn't go around with a holstered firearm in Florida unless you have a valid concealed license. When you start to fish or are in the wooded area, then you can carry it IAW the state law.
FWIW; Florida doesn't have "CHPs" or firearm permits. You are issued a class W license, valid for seven/07 years.
A class G or "firearms" license is issued to armed professionals(security, PIs, EP specialists) who are mandated to take a separate training class & do yearly re-quals.
CF
BigD_in_FL
Moderator
In the state of Florida... If you want to conciel carry in Florida you need a permit. No matter where. You can carry a handgun afield when hunting, fishing, and camping. But it must be open carried, and it must be a center fire gun. This is from a neighbor who is a wildlife officer.
dakota.potts
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This is wrong. You can carry a gun any way while engaged in these activities.
F.S. 790.25(3) specifically states that it nullifies FS 790.053 and 790.06
"The provisions of ss. 790.053 and 790.06 do not apply in the following instances, and, despite such sections, it is lawful for the following persons to own, possess, and lawfully use firearms and other weapons, ammunition, and supplies for lawful purposes: ....
(h) A person engaged in fishing, camping, or lawful hunting or going to or returning from a fishing, camping, or lawful hunting expedition;"
So yes, you may carry open or concealed. If you are of age, I would just get your permit.
F.S. 790.25(3) specifically states that it nullifies FS 790.053 and 790.06
"The provisions of ss. 790.053 and 790.06 do not apply in the following instances, and, despite such sections, it is lawful for the following persons to own, possess, and lawfully use firearms and other weapons, ammunition, and supplies for lawful purposes: ....
(h) A person engaged in fishing, camping, or lawful hunting or going to or returning from a fishing, camping, or lawful hunting expedition;"
So yes, you may carry open or concealed. If you are of age, I would just get your permit.
BigD_in_FL
Moderator
own and possess does not necessarily mean carry - open or concealed
dakota.potts
New member
Big D, 790.053 is the concealed carry requirement. Therefore, read it as 790.053 (Concealed carry process) and 790.06 (open carry ban) do not apply in the following instances...
BigD_in_FL
Moderator
You have fun spitting in the wind and being the test case; I, for one, have no desire to be that person...........I have my CWL
Concealed carry licenses(W), G officers....
I agree to an extent with some of the other forum members.
A Florida concealed license(W) is not complex or complicated now.
The Div of Licensing sped up the process & in many cases, you get the new W license the same day(with a appt)
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I have advised new G/security officers in the past to go & get a w/concealed license too just to avoid any legal hassles or problems if the work armed.
Say, for example, they end a shift, change clothes then go to get gas or a quick meal on the way home, a Florida W/concealed license can keep the the officer "street legal" & they don't need to worry about their sidearm or firearms not being unsecured.
W licenses last 7 years too,
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I agree to an extent with some of the other forum members.
A Florida concealed license(W) is not complex or complicated now.
The Div of Licensing sped up the process & in many cases, you get the new W license the same day(with a appt)
.I have advised new G/security officers in the past to go & get a w/concealed license too just to avoid any legal hassles or problems if the work armed.
Say, for example, they end a shift, change clothes then go to get gas or a quick meal on the way home, a Florida W/concealed license can keep the the officer "street legal" & they don't need to worry about their sidearm or firearms not being unsecured.
W licenses last 7 years too,
.dakota.potts
New member
I don't think it's spitting in the wind, it's right there in the law.
I would also advise to get a CFWL, however, I'm sympathetic if OP can't. I'm 17, 18 in a month, and then will have 3 years to go before I can get a license. I understand the want to carry as much as possible.
I would also advise to get a CFWL, however, I'm sympathetic if OP can't. I'm 17, 18 in a month, and then will have 3 years to go before I can get a license. I understand the want to carry as much as possible.