Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Broward County. Fort Lauderdale's extensive canal system and proximity to Port Everglades create a strong boating culture, influencing preferences for corrosion-resistant firearms. Orders ship to FFL dealers in the area, serving suburban communities from Davie to Weston.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Florida law allows.
Florida enforces stricter firearm purchase regulations compared to most Southern states. Buyers must be 21 for any dealer-sold firearm, with exceptions for law enforcement and military members purchasing rifles or shotguns at 18. A three-day waiting period applies, excluding weekends and legal holidays, or until the records check clears, whichever is later. Counties may extend this period to five days. Florida concealed weapon license holders, and those with a hunter safety certificate or Florida hunting license, are exempt from the wait. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement conducts all dealer checks.
Dealers in these communities all work for Fort Lauderdale-area buyers:
Florida has permitted concealed carry without a license since July 1, 2023, for those meeting eligibility criteria, requiring identification to be shown on demand. Following a September 2025 appellate decision and Attorney General guidance, open carry is lawful statewide, adhering to prohibited locations and rules against threatening displays. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issues optional concealed weapon or firearm licenses, and since a 2026 appellate ruling, it issues to qualified applicants aged 18 and older.
Florida divides deer hunting into four zones with staggered seasons. Zone C, covering Duval and most of Hillsborough, runs from November 7 to January 24. Zone D in the western Panhandle spans November 26 to 29 and December 12 to February 21. Zone B, including eastern Hillsborough, operates from December 5 to February 21. Rimfire rifles are illegal for deer, centerfire semi-automatic rifles are restricted to five-round magazines, and full metal jacket ammunition is prohibited. Feral hogs can be hunted year-round on private land with permission.
Broward County is Zone A, with western Broward bordering the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor WMA, where hunting primarily involves airboats and tracked vehicles under specific area regulations.
Davie and Southwest Ranches maintain a rural atmosphere, while hunters use Alligator Alley to access the Everglades Wildlife Management Area.
The public ranges on the city pages are run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Licenses, passes and hours are the agency's; some public ranges restrict rapid fire or large-format pistols, so read the rules.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale or anywhere in Broward County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
Generally no. Florida requires buyers to be 21 for any firearm from a dealer, with exceptions for law enforcement and military members purchasing rifles or shotguns.
Three days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, or until the records check clears, whichever is later. Florida concealed weapon license holders are exempt, and counties may extend the wait to five days.
Yes. Following the 2025 appellate decision and Attorney General guidance, open carry is lawful statewide, subject to prohibited locations and private property rules.
Yes, as a pistol without a stock, wherever the pistol is legal; some cities and states restrict pistol features, which the city page notes. A light and a red dot are the useful additions.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or a local attorney about your own situation.