do you need a license to open carry in florida

No, you do not need a license to open carry in Florida as of September 25, 2025. The ban on open carry was ruled unconstitutional by a Florida appeals court, making open carry legal without a license, although the firearm must be legally owned, and federal and state restrictions on locations still apply. Private property owners can prohibit firearms and may ask people to leave, with non-compliance potentially leading to felony charges.