Firearm Laws in Florida

It is important to be aware of the firearm laws in your state. Below we highlight a few laws we feel are important for residents of Florida to know and understand.

If you are attacked in a place you are legally allowed to be, you are permitted to stand your ground. This means you are allowed to use force even if deadly to protect yourself or others. You do not have any “duty to retreat”.

For felonies committed with a firearm, the state has mandatory sentence enhancements. This includes crimes like robbery, aggravated assault, rape, and murder. Additionally, if the crime is committed with a semiautomatic or machine gun, the sentence may also be enhanced.

It is not lawful to use a firearm in public places when as a means of defense, official duties, or hunting. This includes occupied buildings, highways, and paved roads.

It is illegal to carry a firearm in a national park except during hunting season. If you wish to carry a firearm, you must obtain a permit from the county commissioner. When traveling on a state road, you may possess a weapon so long as it is securely locked in a vehicle.

It is illegal to act in a careless, angry, or rude manner when in possession of a firearm. In cases of self defense, however, there are exceptions.

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This is not an exhaustive list of firearm laws. If you are in legal trouble due to a firearm, contact the West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 to talk to an attorney today.