2.3 million people have concealed-weapons licenses in Florida. Here’s how many are held by Duval residents

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers in 2023 approved allowing people to carry guns without concealed-weapons licenses. But about 2.377 million people had concealed-weapons licenses as of the end of June. Here were the counties with the most license holders as of June 30:

— Miami-Dade County: 185,178

— Broward County: 167,476

— Palm Beach County: 130,597

— Hillsborough County: 127,352

— Orange County: 105,403

— Duval County: 99,348

— Lee County: 82,483

— Pinellas County: 81,691

— Polk County: 79,285

— Brevard County: 76,813

— Volusia County: 68,723

— Pasco County: 64,792

— Lake County: 59,805

— Marion County: 51,375

Source: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services