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Firearms and Boating in the Sunshine State
March 15, 2019
Can I take my firearm on waters in Florida? Unlike many other states, Florida is fortunate to have hundreds of miles of beaches and beautiful waters for boating. Fortunately for Floridians, it is lawful for a person without a CWFL to have a concealed handgun, rifle, or shotgun in their boat or ship. The definition…
Lost or Stolen CWFL – What Now?
March 14, 2019
Each year, many people lose their wallet. Along with the wallet, they lose credit cards, debit cards, photographs and licenses. What if you lose your Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL)? What do you need to know? Read on to stay legal. A lost or Stolen CWFL is invalid. Florida Statutes 790.06(9) in relevant part states: (9) In…
What Weapons Are Covered Under Florida’s CWFL?
March 13, 2019
CWFL Covers More Than Just Firearms! A Florida Concealed Weapons and Firearms License (CWFL) covers more than just firearms. So, what weapons are covered under Florida’s CWFL? Pursuant to Florida Statute § 790.06(1), with a CWFL, one may carry concealed a handgun, electronic weapon or device, tear gas gun, knife, or billie, but the term…
Are Brass Knuckles Illegal in Florida?
March 12, 2019
Possession of Brass Knuckles is Legal In Florida! Possession of Brass Knuckles is legal in Florida. As opposed to Florida Statute §790.225, which strictly prohibits the possession, manufacture, use, or sale of ballistic self-propelled knives, other sections merely place limited restrictions regarding certain weapons. Manufacture or Sale of Brass Knuckles is Illegal! Florida Statute §790.09…
Cruising – Can I Keep My Gun in My Car?
March 01, 2019
CRUISING – A Favorite Florida Past Time With major cruise lines sailing weekly from Port Canaveral, Miami, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale and others, it is no wonder cruising is a favorite past time of Floridians. Speaking on gun law throughout the state, we meet many Floridians who have no idea about the restrictions on firearm possession…
Carrying A Firearm Into TSA Screening
February 28, 2019
What Happens When You Carry A Firearm Into TSA Screening? Accidents happen. Unfortunately, some come with legal consequences. Frequently, we are contacted by individuals who carry a firearm into TSA screening checkpoints at airports in their carry-on bag. Not one of the people who have called us, has ever knowingly done this. On the other…
Moving? – Movers Can Transport Your Firearms.
February 27, 2019
Movers Can Transport Your Firearms. If you are moving into or out of Florida, movers can legally move your firearms. A person who lawfully possesses firearms may transport or ship the firearms interstate when changing the person’s state of residence so long as the person complies with the requirements for shipping and transporting firearms as…
Purchasing Guns On The Internet
February 26, 2019
In previous posts we discussed the private sale of firearms within a state and between states. We also posted about how to document a private firearm sale, should you choose to do so. This post addresses purchasing firearms on the internet. As discussed in the previous posts, a private sale must be between residence of the…
Social Media Posts In Court
February 25, 2019
Social Media Posts Can be Used Against You in Court Yes, you read that right, social media posts can be used against you in court. Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, the list goes on and on. Your text messages, comments, and photos, are admissible in court. Posts you thought were deleted can be found. All of…
Documenting A Private Sale of Firearms
February 22, 2019
NO REQUIREMENT TO DOCUMENT To be very clear, Florida law does not require that the private sale of a firearm be documented at all! If the firearm you transfer in a private sale is used in a criminal act, the police will come calling. These suggestions may keep you out of trouble with the law. Documenting…
Private Gun Sales Between States
February 21, 2019
Recently we posted about Private Gun Sales. In that post we wrote: Under federal law, an unlicensed (non-dealer) may only “transfer” a firearm to another unlicensed person in the same state. But what happens if the buyer or seller have a home in more than one state? What about Members of the Armed Forces, stationed outside their home…
Living with a Felon and a Firearm
February 20, 2019
Having a Firearm in the House with a Convicted Felon Yes, it is possible for you to live with a felon and a firearm in the same house. However, the convicted felon cannot possess the firearm. In Florida, there are two types of possession: actual and constructive. Actual possession is when someone has exclusive control…
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