Whether you’re in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee or the Panhandle, you can buy from JCM Armory’s online catalog and pick your firearm up at a Florida dealer near you. JCM Armory is a federally licensed firearms dealer (FFL) in Joppa, Maryland. We ship firearms to local FFLs in 49 states (we do not ship to California). Florida has some extra rules, so read this page before you order.
How buying a gun online works in Florida
- Pick your firearm and your dealer. Add the gun to your cart and choose a licensed Florida dealer at checkout. Confirm the dealer’s transfer fee and ask how they handle Florida’s waiting period, so you know when you can pick up.
- We ship to your FFL. Once your dealer’s license is on file, we ship the firearm directly to them. Firearms are never shipped to a home address.
- Background check and pickup. You’ll show photo ID, complete ATF Form 4473 and the dealer’s Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) form, and the dealer runs the check through FDLE. Pickup happens after any required waiting period.
What to know about firearm transfers in Florida
Age 21 for all firearms. Florida law (s. 790.065(13), Florida Statutes) bars dealers from selling any firearm, including rifles and shotguns, to anyone under 21. Narrow exceptions exist for certain law enforcement, correctional officers and servicemembers buying a rifle or shotgun.
State background check. Florida is a “point of contact” state. Dealers request the check from FDLE rather than directly from the FBI, and FDLE may charge a small processing fee (capped at $8 by statute).
Waiting period. Under s. 790.0655, Florida Statutes, there is a 3-day waiting period, excluding weekends and legal holidays, between purchase and delivery of a firearm, or until the records check is complete, whichever is later. It does not apply to holders of a Florida concealed weapons license, to a trade-in of another firearm, or to a rifle or shotgun bought by someone who has completed the required hunter safety course and holds the certification card.
Buyers are responsible for knowing and following federal, state and local law. Laws change, so confirm anything specific with your Florida dealer. This page is general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Shipping and fees
- Free shipping on firearms priced $300 or more.
- Free ammunition shipping when your ammo subtotal reaches $750.
- Otherwise, a flat $15 shipping charge. Firearms and ammunition ship separately.
- Smokeless powder and primers carry a $40 hazmat fee per order.
- Your Florida dealer may charge a transfer fee, and the FDLE check fee may be passed on to you.
Popular picks for Florida buyers
- Compact semi-auto pistols and holsters
- Shotguns and shells for home defense, ducks and turkey
- AR rifles and magazines
- Bolt-action rifles for deer and hogs
- Handgun ammo and rifle ammo
- Optics and red dots
Florida hunting seasons and zones are set by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Hunters who’ve completed hunter safety may also qualify for the rifle and shotgun waiting-period exception, so bring your card to the dealer.
Buying a suppressor? Our Florida silencer guide covers Florida law, hunting with a suppressor and your Form 4473 or voluntary $0 Form 4 options. Pair your suppressor with subsonic ammo.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a waiting period to buy a gun in Florida?
Yes. Florida has a 3-day waiting period, excluding weekends and legal holidays, or until the background check is complete, whichever is later. Concealed weapons license holders, trade-ins, and rifle or shotgun buyers with a qualifying hunter safety card are exempt.
Can I buy a rifle in Florida if I’m 18?
Generally no. Florida law requires buyers to be at least 21 to buy any firearm from a dealer, with narrow exceptions for certain law enforcement, correctional officers and servicemembers.
Can a gun be shipped to my house in Florida?
No. Firearms are shipped only to a licensed FFL dealer, where you complete the FDLE background check and pick up.
How much does shipping to Florida cost?
Firearms priced $300 or more ship free, ammo ships free at a $750 ammo subtotal, and other orders ship for a flat $15. Powder and primers add a $40 hazmat fee per order.
Do you ship to every state?
We ship firearms to local FFL dealers in 49 states. We do not ship to California.