Question: do i need a license to buy a rifle in florida

title: Gun laws in Florida
text: Open carry when on foot in a public area is generally illegal , but is permitted in certain circumstances , as defined by Florida statute 790.25 ( 3 ) . For example , open carry is permitted while hunting , fishing , camping , gun shows , or while shooting , and while going to and from such activities . The open carry ban statute was challenged in court but the ban was upheld . In 2010 , Florida was one of seven states that had a ban on open carrying of a weapon . In 2015 , Florida is one of five states that has a ban on open carrying of a firearm . There were 2 bills in the works to legalize open carry to those possessing a valid concealed weapons license ( see hb163 and sb300 )