Verified Firearm Specifications

DC1028 — Waiting Periods: De facto (permit required)

Citation: DC ST §§ 7-2502.01,7-2502.03.

§ 7-2502.01. Except as otherwise provided in this unit, no person or organization in the District of Columbia (“District”) shall receive, possess, control, transfer, offer for sale, sell, give, or deliver any destructive device, and no person or organization in the District shall possess or control any firearm, unless the person or organization holds a valid registration certificate for the firearm. § 7-2502.03.

DC1019 — general

Citation: D.C. Code § 22-3208 (1932)

No seller shall within the District of Columbia deliver a pistol to the purchaser thereof until 48 hours shall have elapsed from the time of the application for the purchase thereof, except in the case of sales to marshals, sheriffs, prison or jail wardens or their deputies, policemen, or other duly appointed law enforcement officers, and, when delivered, said pistol shall be securely wrapped and shall be unloaded.

FL1043 — extra time

Citation: Florida Statutes Ch 790 Sec 0655

Section 12. Section 790.0655, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 691 790.0655 Purchase and delivery of firearms handguns; mandatory waiting period; exceptions; penalties.- (1)(a) A mandatory waiting period is imposed between the purchase and delivery of a firearm. The mandatory waiting period is 3 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, or expires upon the completion of the records checks required under s.

FL1052 — extra time

Citation: Florida Statutes Ch 790 Sec 0655

Section 12. Section 790.0655, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 691 790.0655 Purchase and delivery of firearms handguns; mandatory waiting period; exceptions; penalties.- (1)(a)A mandatory waiting period is imposed between the purchase and delivery of a firearm. The mandatory waiting period is 3 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, or expires upon the completion of the records checks required under s.

FL1047 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)(1)

Beginning on the date that is 30 days after the Attorney General notifies licensees under section 103(d) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act that the national instant criminal background check system is established, a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer shall not transfer a firearm to any other person who is not licensed under this chapter, unless- (A) before the completion of the...

FL1046 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)

Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the day before the date that is 60 months after such date of enactment, it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun to an individual who is not licensed under section 923, unless- (A) after the most recent proposal of such transfer by...

FL1002 — sales from dealer

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.065

(1) (a) A licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer may not sell or deliver from her or his inventory at her or his licensed premises any firearm to another person, other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, until she or he has: 1.

FL1004 — sales from dealer

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.065

(1) (a) A licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer may not sell or deliver from her or his inventory at her or his licensed premises any firearm to another person, other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, until she or he has: 1.

FL1063 — shall issue (permit not required)

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.01

Carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms. (1) A person is authorized to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm, as that term is defined in s. 790.06(1), if he or she: (a) Is licensed under s. 790.06; or (b) Is not licensed under s. 790.06, but otherwise satisfies the criteria for receiving and maintaining such a license under s. 790.06(2)(a)-(f) and (i)-(n), (3), and (10).

FL1006 — shall issue

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.06

(2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall issue a license if the applicant: [lists requirements (a) through (n)].

FL1005 — may issue

Citation: Fla. Stat. §§ 790.01, 790.06 (1969, 1949)

§ 790.01 Carrying concealed weapons. … (2) Whoever shall carry a concealed firearm, as defined herein, on or about his person, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment in the state penitentiary for not more than five (5) years or by fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment. ...

FL1008 — stand your ground

Citation: Florida Stat. Ann. § 776.013(3)

A person who is attacked in his or her dwelling, residence, or vehicle has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and use or threaten to use force, including deadly force, if he or she uses or threatens to use force in accordance with s. 776.012(1) or (2) or s. 776.031(1) or (2).

FL1007 — traditional

Common law castle doctrine. Common law castle doctrine was solidified in the United States throughout the 19th century. “By the beginning of the twentieth century it was well accepted in the United States that a man attacked in his own home had no duty to retreat before using deadly force, so long as he reasonably believed it necessary to save his own life.” Indeed, by the 1920s, sources note that the castle...

FL1010 — negligent storage

Citation: Fla. Stat. §§ 784.05, 790.174

§ 784.05 Culpable negligence. (1) Whoever, through culpable negligence, exposes another person to personal injury commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

FL1064 — assault weapons ban - Federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110102

This subtitle may be cited as the “Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act”. SEC. 110102. RESTRICTION ON MANUFACTURE, TRANSFER, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.

FL1066 — ban on high capacity magazines - federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110103

SEC. 110103. BAN OF LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. << 18 USCA § 922 >> (a) PROHIBITION.-Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 110102(a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(w)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for a person to transfer or possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

FL1056 — public and private : possession prohibited

Citation: West's F.S.A. § 790.115(2)(a)

A person shall not possess any firearm, electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon as defined in § 790.001(13), including a razor blade or box cutter, except as authorized in support of school-sanctioned activities, at a school-sponsored event or on the property of any school, school bus, or school bus stop....For the purposes of this section, “school” means any preschool, elementary school,...

FL1057 — public and private : possession prohibited

Citation: West's F.S.A. § 790.115(2)(a)

A person shall not possess any firearm, electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon as defined in § 790.001(13), including a razor blade or box cutter, except as authorized in support of school-sanctioned activities, at a school-sponsored event or on the property of any school, school bus, or school bus stop....For the purposes of this section, “school” means any preschool, elementary school,...

FL1055 — public and private : CCW not allowed

Citation: West's F.S.A. § 790.06(12)(a)

A license issued under this section does not authorize any person to openly carry a handgun or carry a concealed weapon or firearm into: 13.

FL1062 — school personnel other than peace officers

Citation: 2018 FL S.B. 7026 (NS) Section 24. Section 1006.1491 (1) (4) (5)

1006.1491 Florida Sheriff's Marshal Program.-The Florida Sheriff's Marshal Program is created within the department as a voluntary program to assist school districts and public schools in enhancing the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to Florida's public schools and campuses. The program is administered by the Office of Safe Schools, created pursuant to s. 1001.217.

FL1067 — comprehensive - punitive

Citation: West's F.S.A. § 790.33(1)(3)

(1) Preemption.--Except as expressly provided by the State Constitution or general law, the Legislature hereby declares that it is occupying the whole field of regulation of firearms and ammunition, including the purchase, sale, transfer, taxation, manufacture, ownership, possession, storage, and transportation thereof, to the exclusion of all existing and future county, city, town, or municipal ordinances or any...

FL1059 — comprehensive

Citation: West's F.S.A. § 790.33(1)

Preemption.--Except as expressly provided by the State Constitution or general law, the Legislature hereby declares that it is occupying the whole field of regulation of firearms and ammunition, including the purchase, sale, transfer, taxation, manufacture, ownership, possession, storage, and transportation thereof, to the exclusion of all existing and future county, city, town, or municipal ordinances or any...

FL1031 — purchase and sale

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.065(13)

A person younger than 21 years of age may not purchase a firearm. The sale or transfer of a firearm to a person younger than 21 years of age may not be made or facilitated by a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer.

FL1032 — purchase and sale

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.065(13)

A person younger than 21 years of age may not purchase a firearm. The sale or transfer of a firearm to a person younger than 21 years of age may not be made or facilitated by a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer.

FL1012 — youth possession

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.22(3)

A minor under 18 years of age may not possess a firearm, other than an unloaded firearm at his or her home, unless: (a) The minor is engaged in a lawful hunting activity and is: 1. At least 16 years of age; or 2. Under 16 years of age and supervised by an adult. (b) The minor is engaged in a lawful marksmanship competition or practice or other lawful recreational shooting activity and is: 1.

FL1028 — youth possession

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.22(3)

A minor under 18 years of age may not possess a firearm, other than an unloaded firearm at his or her home, unless: (a) The minor is engaged in a lawful hunting activity and is: 1. At least 16 years of age; or 2. Under 16 years of age and supervised by an adult. (b) The minor is engaged in a lawful marksmanship competition or practice or other lawful recreational shooting activity and is: 1.

FL1068 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

FL1069 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 22 U.S.C. § 922(x)(1),(5)

(x)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a juvenile-- (A) a handgun; or (B) ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun. (5) For purposes of this subsection, the term “juvenile” means a person who is less than 18 years of age.

FL1070 — minimum age possession - federal

Citation: 43 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)(c)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

FL1015 — purchase and sale

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.17(2); Fla. Stat. § 790.18

§ 790.17-(2) (a) A person may not knowingly or willfully sell or transfer a firearm to a minor under 18 years of age, except that a person may transfer ownership of a firearm to a minor with permission of the parent or guardian.

FL1029 — purchase and sale

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.17(2); Fla. Stat. § 790.18

§ 790.17-(2) (a) A person may not knowingly or willfully sell or transfer a firearm to a minor under 18 years of age, except that a person may transfer ownership of a firearm to a minor with permission of the parent or guardian.

FL1014 — purchase and sale

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 5588 (3627)

Whoever sells, hires, barters, lends or gives any minor under sixteen years of age any pistol, dirk or other weapon other than an ordinary pocket knife or a gun or rifle used for hunting, without the permission of the parent of such minor, or the person javign charge of such minor...shall be punished by imprisonment not exceeding three months, or by fine not exceeding fifty dollars.

FL1018 — prohibited

Citation: Fla. Stat. Ann § 790.053

Except as otherwise provided by law and in subsection (2), it is unlawful for any person to openly carry on or about his or her person any firearm or electric weapon or device.

FL1025 — prohibited

Citation: Fla. Stat. Ann § 790.053

Except as otherwise provided by law and in subsection (2), it is unlawful for any person to openly carry on or about his or her person any firearm or electric weapon or device.

FL1036 — mental health : adjudicated as mentally incompetent//incapacitated/disabled

Citation: F.S.A. § 790.064

(1) A person who has been adjudicated mentally defective or who has been committed to a mental institution, as those terms are defined in § 790.065(2), may not own a firearm or possess a firearm until relief from the firearm possession and firearm ownership disability is obtained.

FL1037 — mental health : committed to mh facility

Citation: F.S.A. § 790.064

(1) A person who has been adjudicated mentally defective or who has been committed to a mental institution, as those terms are defined in § 790.065(2), may not own a firearm or possess a firearm until relief from the firearm possession and firearm ownership disability is obtained.