• Visitors enjoying a stroll along Canaveral National Seashore's pristine beach

    Canaveral

    National Seashore Florida

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Laws & Policies

FIREARMS

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park. It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park.

As a starting point, please visit the Florida State website.

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrance points.

Federal Firearm Regulatory References (ATF)

Federal Prohibitors

Public Law 111-24








 

 

 

Did You Know?

Shell mound

Almost 150 archaeological sites have been recorded at Canaveral National Seashore.  Some of these sites date as far back as 3,000 years BC.  Most of these consist of oyster or clam shells, a testament to the bounty of Mosquito Lagoon for Florida’s people, past and present.