Quoted: I moved from IN to Punta Gorda and the sherriff said my IN permitt is okay then after a couple years it expired.
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Your Sheriff is WRONG.
Once you become a Florida resident, your out-of-state permit is no longer recognized.
Florida will only recognize an out-of-state permit IF you are a resident of that state.
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/news/concealed_carry.html
QUESTION 5. I have a concealed carry permit from one of the states with which Florida has reciprocity, but I am not a resident of that state. Can I carry legally while visiting a Florida?
No. Florida, like Michigan and New Hampshire, has a residency requirement in its reciprocity law. Florida does not recognize non-resident concealed carry permits from other states.
EDIT: Per FS790.015(3) - If the resident of another state who is the holder of a valid license to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm issued in another state establishes legal residence in this state by registering to vote, or making a statement of domicile pursuant to s. 222.17, or filing for homestead tax exemption on property in this state, the license shall remain in effect for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license establishes legal state residence. This section applies only to nonresident concealed weapon or concealed firearm licenseholders from states that honor Florida concealed weapon or concealed firearm licenses.
In other words, you have the 90-day state time for issuing a new permit before yours expires. You move here, you'd better apply for a Florida permit. My bad on the initial post.