How many gun shops are in Florida?

There are 5,763 firearms businesses in Florida, including gun shops, ranges, gunsmiths, trainers, and sporting goods stores.

Where can I go shooting in Florida?

Florida has 280 shooting ranges and locations listed in our directory, including indoor ranges, outdoor ranges, and public land areas.

What can you hunt in Florida?

Wild hog—abundant, year-round hunting. Whitetail deer (Florida subspecies). Osceola turkey (unique subspecies, highly prized). Alligator hunting (lottery). Waterfowl in north. Exotic species on private ranches.

Florida Gun Shops, Ranges & Gunsmiths

Firearms Law Profile

Constitutional Carry (2023)2A: A

Constitutional carry since July 2023. Stand Your Ground law (2005). Preemption since 1987. No open carry (except while hunting/fishing/camping).

FFLs: 3,005

Ownership: 35.3%

Castle DoctrineYes

Stand Your GroundYes

State PreemptionYes

Red Flag / ERPOYes

Waiting Period3 days

Universal BGCNo

NFA ItemsYes

Assault Weapons BanNo

Magazine LimitNone

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Third most FFLs in nation. Year-round shooting weather. NRA moved significant operations to state. Major gun shows monthly. Strong defensive shooting training industry. Extensive WMAs.

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5,768 total

Dealers1,484

Manufacturers1,086

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Pawnshops464

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Ranges210

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About Florida

Year-round freedom under the sun

Find FFLs, ranges, and gunsmiths from Miami to Jacksonville, Tampa to Tallahassee.

This directory connects you with 5,763+ firearms businesses, 280+ shooting locations, 3,245 upcoming events, and the Florida firearms community.

Strong self-defense culture—Stand Your Ground pioneer (2005). Large CCW permit holder population (~2.5 million). Southern/Caribbean cultural mix. Retirement destination with active senior shooters.

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02 // HERITAGE

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Heritage & History

Florida's firearms legacy

Florida Firearms History: From Spanish Colonial Muskets to Constitutional Carry

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Florida has one of the most layered firearms histories of any American state -- shaped by four different governing powers before statehood, three brut...

03 // BROWSE

#03

Explore

Find what you need in Florida

Firearms Directory

5,763 businesses

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Shooting Ranges

280+ locations

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Gun shows, matches, classes

3245 upcoming

04 // SPORTS

#04

Hunting & Shooting Sports

Traditions, competitions, and opportunities

Hunting in Florida

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Florida doesn't fit the mold most people picture when they think of hunting states, but it produces some serious whitetail deer, and its hog hunting i...

Shooting Sports in Florida

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Florida has a dense network of shooting clubs and enough population to support active competitive communities in nearly every discipline. The state's ...

05 // CITIES

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Florida Cities

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Jacksonville

190 businesses

Orlando

169 businesses

Miami

161 businesses

Tampa

146 businesses

Tallahassee

84 businesses

Sarasota

82 businesses

Fort Myers

80 businesses

Lakeland

70 businesses

Ocala

67 businesses

Cape Coral

62 businesses

Saint Augustine

60 businesses

Naples

58 businesses

06 // ACCESS

#06

Access & Getting Started

Public lands, ranges, and newcomer resources

Public Land & Range Access in Florida

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Florida's public land situation is fundamentally different from western states. There's no Bureau of Land Management land in Florida — BLM doesn't ope...

Getting Started in Florida

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Buying a firearm in Florida runs through the standard federal process — fill out ATF Form 4473, pass the NICS background check — with one Florida-spec...

07 // EXPLORE

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Getting Started

Explore Florida's firearms community

3,245

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Gun shows, competitions, training classes, and club shoots across Florida.

Browse Events

280

Find a Range

Indoor ranges, outdoor clubs, and public land shooting areas with maps and directions.

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5,763

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FFLs, gunsmiths, sporting goods stores, and firearms dealers across Florida.

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08 // CULTURE

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Community & Culture

What makes Florida unique

Florida's Firearms Culture

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Florida's firearms culture doesn't fit neatly into the category of "Southern gun state" or "urban gun state" — it's genuinely both, which creates tens...

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State Handbook

Florida Firearms History: From Spanish Colonial Muskets to Constitutional Carry

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Strong self-defense culture—Stand Your Ground pioneer (2005). Large CCW permit holder population (~2.5 million). Southern/Caribbean cultural mix. Retirement destination with active senior shooters.

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