Is a Wyoming Non-Resident Permit Valid in Florida?

Why

• Wyoming does not issue carry permits to non-residents (residents only — the dci faq answers 'can a non-resident obtain a concealed firearm permit in wyoming?' with 'no.' active-duty wyoming military stationed out of state may still apply; a permit remains valid if the holder later moves away but cannot be renewed).

s. 790.015 (as amended by ch. 2023-18) recognizes a valid concealed carry license from ANY state provided it was 'issued to the nonresident in his or her state of residence' and the holder is 21+ (18+ if servicemember or honorably discharged veteran) - no reciprocal agreement required, but non-resident permits (license state != residence state) do not qualify; such holders may still carry permitless if eligible. A holder who establishes Florida residency keeps recognition for 90 days only. FDACS still publishes a legacy mutual-agreement list, but the statute controls.

Carry rules in Florida

Florida's rules control while you're there. These are the ones travelers trip over most.

• No proactive duty. Licensees must carry the license plus valid ID and display both upon demand by a law enforcement officer (s. 790.06(1)); permitless carriers must carry and display valid ID on demand (s. 790.013) - violation is a $25 civil penalty.
• Florida sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.
• Florida allows permitless concealed carry from age 21 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.
• A person eligible under s. 790.01 (or licensed) may carry a loaded concealed handgun on their person in a vehicle; independently, anyone 18+ in lawful possession may keep a handgun in a private conveyance if it is securely encased or not readily accessible for immediate use (s. 790.25(4)).

Off-limits places in Florida

• Police, sheriff or highway patrol stations
• Detention facilities, prisons and jails
• Courthouses and courtrooms
• Polling places and meetings of the Legislature or governing bodies
• K-12 schools, career centers, and college or university facilities
• Portions of establishments primarily devoted to dispensing alcohol, and airport sterile areas

Frequently asked questions

Is a Wyoming non-resident permit valid in Florida?

Wyoming doesn't put this permit on the table for non-residents (residents only — the DCI FAQ answers 'Can a non-resident obtain a concealed firearm permit in Wyoming?' with 'No.' Active-duty Wyoming military stationed out of state may still apply; a permit remains valid if the holder later moves away but cannot be renewed). See our non-resident permit guide for the states that do, and which of their permits Florida accepts.

Do I have to tell police in Florida that I am carrying?

No proactive duty. Licensees must carry the license plus valid ID and display both upon demand by a law enforcement officer (s. 790.06(1)); permitless carriers must carry and display valid ID on demand (s. 790.013) - violation is a $25 civil penalty.

Does Florida limit magazine capacity?

Florida sets no state magazine-capacity limit for handguns.

Can I carry in Florida without any permit?

Florida allows permitless concealed carry from age 21 for people who may legally possess a handgun, including eligible visitors.

Does Wyoming issue non-resident carry permits?

No. Wyoming issues carry permits to residents only (residents only — the DCI FAQ answers 'Can a non-resident obtain a concealed firearm permit in Wyoming?' with 'No.' Active-duty Wyoming military stationed out of state may still apply; a permit remains valid if the holder later moves away but cannot be renewed). Non-residents who want multi-state coverage usually obtain a non-resident permit from a state that offers one, such as those listed in our non-resident permit guide.