there's no such thing as a "handgun license" in the state of florida. the screening process for a handgun purchase is: go to a federally-licensed firearms dealer, fill out some paperwork, present a valid form of picture identification, have your name run through ncic (background check), and wait for 24 hours. the screening process for a concealed weapon permit is: fill out more paperwork, "demonstrate competency with a firearm," get fingerprinted at the local police department or sherrif's office, submit any needed court documents, submit a passport-type photo, have your application notarized, pay the $117 fee, and then wait 90 days for processing.