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Gun shop Stuart, Florida

Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Martin County. Stuart is the Sailfish Capital of the World, a boating town where the St. Lucie River meets the Indian River Lagoon. Buyers here often want stainless and corrosion-resistant guns that survive salt air on the boat.

Stuart, Martin County
CountyMartin
LicensesFDACS Division of Licensing (apply at many Martin County Tax Collector offices)
Hunting zoneZone C
Public rangeAbout 25 mi

How buying a gun in Stuart works

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 has no purchase permit and no registry. You must be 21 to buy any firearm from a dealer, and handgun buyers must be Florida residents under federal law. The dealer runs the check through FDLE when you pick up. State law sets a waiting period of three business days, or until the check clears if that takes longer, on all firearms; Concealed Weapon License holders, trade-ins and long-gun buyers with a hunter safety card are exempt. A few counties add up to five days.

Dealers in these communities all work for Stuart-area buyers:

  • Palm City
  • Jensen Beach
  • Hobe Sound
  • Port Salerno
  • Indiantown
  • Sewall's Point
  • Jupiter Island
  • Rio

Carrying a gun in Martin County

Since July 1, 2023, anyone eligible for a Florida Concealed Weapon License may carry a concealed handgun without one, provided they carry ID and show it to an officer who asks. A 2025 appeals ruling also ended enforcement of the open carry ban. The optional license is issued by the FDACS Division of Licensing, and many Martin County Tax Collector offices take applications; it gives reciprocity in other states and skips the wait. Schools, courthouses and polling places remain off limits.

Hunting near Stuart

Florida's deer seasons run by zone, and the dates are far apart. For 2026-27 the FWC lists general gun season in Zone A as Sept. 19 to Oct. 18 and Nov. 21 to Jan. 3, Zone B as Dec. 5 to Feb. 21, Zone C as Nov. 7 to Jan. 24, and Zone D as Nov. 26-29 plus Dec. 12 to Feb. 21. Centerfire rifles, shotguns, handguns and muzzleloaders are legal for deer; rimfires are not. Antler rules follow the deer management unit around Martin County.

Martin County is in Zone C. DuPuis WMA and J.W. Corbett WMA to the south and west hold deer, hogs and turkey under their own quota and area rules.

Anglers and boaters make up much of the local crowd, and hog hunters head west toward Indiantown and the DuPuis lands.

Public shooting ranges near Stuart

These public ranges are run by or with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, several on wildlife management areas and national forests. Fees, hours and supervision differ; check each range page before you go.

Source: FWC-managed public shooting ranges list, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.

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Buying a gun in Stuart: common questions

Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in Stuart?

Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Stuart or anywhere in Martin County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.

Do I need a permit to buy a gun in Stuart?

No. Florida has no purchase permit. You must be 21, pass the FDLE check at the dealer and wait three business days unless you hold a Concealed Weapon License or another exemption applies.

Can I carry concealed in Martin County without a license?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility rules for a Concealed Weapon License and carry valid ID. Courthouses, schools, polling places and other listed places still apply.

How does a gun I order get to Stuart?

We ship it to the Florida FFL dealer you choose near Stuart. You fill out Form 4473, the dealer runs the FDLE check, and you take the gun home once the check and any wait are done.

Is the Concealed Weapon License still worth it?

Many owners keep one because other states honor it and it waives the three-day wait. FDACS lists $97 for a new resident license and $45 to renew.

Can ammo ship to my door in Stuart?

Yes. Ammunition, optics and most parts ship to a Florida home address; you must be of legal age. Firearms always go to an FFL.

What do I need for ducks near Stuart?

A 12- or 20-gauge rated for steel shot, a hunting license, a migratory bird permit and the federal duck stamp. The 2026-27 teal and wood duck season is Sept. 19-23.

What does an FFL transfer cost in Stuart?

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.

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General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our Florida gun law overview and check with FDACS Division of Licensing (apply at many Martin County Tax Collector offices) or a local attorney about your own situation.