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New York vs Florida

Side-by-side firearm law comparison — carry rights, magazine limits, waiting periods, and self-defense doctrines. Rows highlighted in teal are the ones where these states disagree.

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New York

Florida

Concealed Carry

SHALL-ISSUE

CONSTITUTIONAL

Open Carry

PROHIBITED

Permit to Purchase

HANDGUNS REQUIRED

NOT REQUIRED

Assault Weapon Ban

YES

Magazine Limit

10 ROUNDS

NO LIMIT

Waiting Period

NONE

3 DAYS (HANDGUNS)

Universal BG Check

YES

Red Flag Law (ERPO)

YES

Castle Doctrine

YES

Stand Your Ground

YES

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