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What Conditions Must be Present For a Justifiable Use of Force Under Florida Law?
By David S. Katz On FaceBook, Larry Benson asked, “what are the 2 conditions of Justifiable Use of Force?” Our complete answer follows: What Conditions must be present for a justifiable use of force under Florida Law? Florida Statute Chapter 776 is titled, “Justifiable Use of Force.” Section 776.012(a) discusses the use of force and…
Can Local Government Limit Your Gun Rights in Florida?
The Florida Legislature can and does prohibit local municipalities from making certain gun laws by the legal doctrine known as “preemption.” A preemption statute is a mechanism by which the Florida legislature sets certain areas off limits to local governments, which helps ensure the uniformity of law across the state, in this case, firearms law. …
Charged With A Felony, But The Court Withheld Adjudication, Can I get a CWFL?
By David S. Katz Being convicted of certain crimes can result in an application for a CWFL being denied or a CWFL being revoked if one had previously been issued. The question arises, when is a person “convicted” such that their ability to obtain or retain a CWFL is negatively affected? What is a “withhold…
Stand Your Ground in Florida
In 2005 Florida created the nation’s first “Stand your Ground Law.” The 2005 version of Florida’s Stand Your Ground Statute, which was found in §776.013(3) read: “A person who is not engaged in an unlawful activity and who is attacked in any other place where he or she has a right to be has no duty…
The Castle Doctrine in Florida
By David S. Katz The term “Castle Doctrine” does not appear in Florida law, however, the legal concept comes from the philosophy that every person is a King or Queen of his or her “castle.” As such, no king or queen is required to retreat before using force or deadly force against an intruder in…
Gifting A Firearm To A Person Under 21 Years Old
By Christine Vazquez With the holidays just around the corner, you may be wondering how you can gift a firearm to a minor (child). Gifting a firearm in Florida is a relatively simple process. However, when the beneficiary of your gift is a minor, certain nuances apply. In Florida, the legal age to purchase a…
Florida Bump Stock Ban and The New Federal Bump Stock Ban
By David S. Katz, The Firearm Firm & Emily Taylor, Walker & Taylor, PLLC Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has just signed a national ban on bump stocks, expected to go into effect on March 21, 2019. This ban follows on the heels of the Florida Bump Stock Ban which went into effect on October…
The New Federal Bump Stock Ban – A Threat to Freedom
A New Federal Bump-Stock Ban has just been signed by Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker,. This ban follows on the heels of the Florida Bump Stock Ban which went into effect on October 1, 2018. The new ban is, expected to go into effect on March 21, 2019. This ban is unlike any previous federal…
Gifting (or selling) a Firearm Across State Lines
By Danielle Wall Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, graduations, other special occasions, or just because you want a loved one to be able to protect themselves, here is what you need to know about gifting a firearm across state lines. The transfer of a firearm across state lines must be done through a Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL)…
What is an RPO (Risk Protection Order)?
By David S. Katz Risk Protection Orders are also known as Red Flag Laws. Under Florida law, a “Risk Protection Order” or “RPO” is either a temporary or final order prohibiting the possession or purchase of a firearm or ammunition, issued against a person who poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to himself/herself…
Medical Marijuana, Your CWFL, and Possessing Firearms
It is important to realize that although the State of Florida has recently passed medical marijuana legislation legalizing the use of marijuana for some people, the Federal Government still considers marijuana a controlled substance. Should you decide to use marijuana under a lawful prescription, you should realize that you will be giving up your right…
Can I Purchase a Firearm for Someone Else?
By David S. Katz Can I buy a firearm for another person? No. This would be a “straw man” purchase. In order to legally purchase a firearm from a dealer, you must be the “actual purchaser or transferee.” If you are not the actual purchaser or transferee, it is illegal for you to complete the…
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