Universal Background Check
No
2A Rights Lost If Adjudicated (Federal + State Law)
Yes
(Federal + State law)
State Law Scope vs. Federal
BROADER Broader: court-ordered outpatient treatment; judicially reviewed voluntary admissions
Voluntary Hold Firearm Ban
No
Involuntary Hold Firearm Ban
No
Blood Relative Firearm Gift No BGC Required?
Yes No BGC required
Notes Conditions
No state UBC law; intrastate family gift permitted without BGC. Some counties may have additional rules.
Red flag law
Yes (2018)
Law name
Risk Protection Order (RPO)
Who can invoke petitioners
Law enforcement only
Long Gun Ownership After Adjudication? (State Law)
All firearms banned
Details & Federal Law Note
State law covers all firearms for adjudicated persons. Federal: all banned.
Yellow Flag Law?
None
How It Works
No yellow flag law
Who Can Invoke
No yellow flag law
Safety Training Required to Purchase?
No requirement
Training Details
No firearm safety training required to purchase.
Live-Fire / Process Notes
2A Rights Restoration (Relief from Disability)
State RFD program
RFD Process & Notes
Petition to circuit court that issued original order. ATF-approved.
Safe Storage Law?
Partial
Safe Storage Details
Dealer must post notice. No affirmative storage requirement for all owners; limited CAP liability.
Child Access Prevention (CAP) Law?
Weak
CAP Details
Liability only if minor gains access and brandishes/harms. Age <16.
Waiting Period for Purchase?
3 days Most firearms
Waiting Period Details
3-day waiting period (excl. weekends/holidays). Exempt: concealed carry permit holders.
Permit Required to Own Firearm?
None
Permit Details
No permit to own. Optional Concealed Weapon License.
Federal Drug Prohibition 18 USC § 922(g)(3
Federal § 922(g)(3) applies
State-Level SUD/Alcohol Firearm Restrictions
ENHANCED: FL: court-ordered commitment to substance abuse treatment (outpatient or inpatient) triggers state firearm prohibition same as mental health commitment
Marijuana & Firearm Ownership
Medical marijuana legal; users still face federal firearm prohibition risk
Alcohol/DUI Impact on Firearm Rights
DUI: Felony DUI triggers federal prohibition. FL DUI with serious injury = felony.
Involuntary SUD Commitment & Firearm Rights
Court-ordered outpatient OR inpatient SUD commitment triggers FL state prohibition
