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# FLORIDA FIREARMS - Law, Use & Ownership

The nations top gun law book - Florida & Federal gun laws explained

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## Posts

- [Posts - on Florida gun law & issues](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/posts-on-florida-gun-law-issues/) - Posts related to Florida gun laws, Florida self defense laws, and other related Florida and Federal weapon laws.
- [CAN YOU BUY A SILENCER WITHOUT BATFE PREAPPROVAL?](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/can-you-buy-a-silencer-without-batfe-preapproval/)
- [TO SHOOT OR NOT TO SHOOT](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/to-shoot-or-not-to-shoot/)
- [SECOND AMENDMENT GUN PURCHASES BY 18-20 YEAR OLDS IN FLORIDA](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/second-amendment-gun-purchases-by-18-20-year-olds-in-florida/)
- [WARNING!  TO ALL FLORIDA GUNOWNERS!](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/warning-to-all-florida-gunowners/)
- [Can Florida religious institutions have armed volunteer security???   Sure!!!  F.S. 790.06(13).](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/can-florida-religious-institutions-have-armed-volunteer-security-sure-f-s-790-0613/)
- [A Failure of Justice - when a "defense" is no longer a "defense".](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/a-failure-of-justice-when-a-defense-is-no-longer-a-defense/)
- [Place where you have a right to be -- and retreat rule in Florida.](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/place-where-you-have-a-right-to-be-and-retreat-rule-in-florida/)
- [Self Defense in Florida from animal attacks](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/self-defense-in-florida-from-animal-attacks/)
- [An analysis of Florida Constitutional Amendment 4 on abortion - with recommendations.](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/an-analysis-of-florida-constitutional-amendment-4-on-abortion-with-recommendations/)
- [Understanding the interplay between 790.06 & 790.01 - what isn't "unlawful".](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/understanding-the-interplay-between-790-06-790-01-what-isnt-unlawful/)
- [Non-Deadly Self Defense to Stop an Invasion of Privacy in Florida -- and other comments.](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/non-deadly-self-defense-to-stop-an-invasion-of-privacy-in-florida-and-other-comments/)
- [Can bear spray be carried concealed in Florida?](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/can-bear-spray-be-carried-concealed-in-florida/)
- [Safe storage of firearms 2024 -- More Bad Legislation](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/safe-storage-of-firearms-2024-more-bad-legislation/)
- [Beware if you rent a car!](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/beware-if-you-rent-a-car/)
- [Some Background on the book](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/some-background-on-the-book/)
- [Burns v. State (4DCA 2023) - one of the most important Florida self defense cases in years!](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/burns-v-state-4dca-2023-one-of-the-most-important-florida-self-defense-cases-in-years/)
- [The New BATFE Rule on Stabilizing Braces -- updated 7/2023](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/the-new-batfe-rule-on-stabilizing-braces/)
- [Under the new Florida 2023 law, can a long gun be carried in the front seat not securely encased?](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/under-the-new-florida-2023-law-can-a-long-gun-be-carried-in-the-front-seat-not-securely-encased/)
- [The new 2023 Florida concealed carry law](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/the-new-florida-carry-law/)
- [Florida House Bill 543 (2023)](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/florida-house-bill-543-2023/)
- [Wisconsin reciprocity issue](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/wisconsin-reciprocity-issue/)
- [Can a U.S. citizen who visits Florida borrow a firearm from a friend?](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/can-a-u-s-citizen-who-visits-florida-borrow-a-firearm-from-a-friend/)
- [Firearm tucked between seat and console - is it legal?](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/firearm-tucked-between-seat-and-console-is-it-legal/)
- [Self defense chapters available as e-book](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/self-defense-chapters-available-as-e-book/)
- [Home Shooting Range Noise Issues in Florida](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/home-shooting-range-noise-issues-in-florida/)
- [MEDICAL MARIJUANA CARDS IN FLORIDA & FIREARM PURCHASES](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/medical-marijuana-cards-in-florida-firearm-purchases/) - This post discusses whether a gun dealer in Florida can sell to a person with a Florida medical marijuana card.
- [Can you legally possess a firearm "Under the Influence" in Florida?](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/can-you-legally-possess-a-firearm-under-the-influence-in-florida/)
- [The Georgia trial of the three who allegedly murdered Ahmaud Arbery](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/the-georgia-trial-of-the-three-who-allegedly-murdered-ahmaud-arbery/)
- [The Kyle Rittenhouse Case & CNBC Bias](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/the-kyle-rittenhouse-case-cnbc-bias/)
- [ATF changes its mind (again) on Pistol Stabilizing Braces  on AR style pistols - 2021](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/pistol-stabilizing-braces-atf-issues-circa-august-2020-and-beyond/) - In 2019 ATF stated certain pistol stabilizing braced AR pistols were "short barrel rifles' subject to NFA - this was changed in 2020 back to it being legal. Now in 2021, the battle has once again started, and ATF has proposed a new rule that will likely make all pistol stabilizing braces NFA.
- [Warning -- Delay on HB 259 effective date -- July 1, 2021.](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/warning-delay-on-hb-259-effective-date-july-1-2021/)
- [Self Defense in Florida does not necessarily stop when the culprit flees.](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/self-defense-in-florida-does-not-necessarily-stop-when-the-culprit-flees/)
- [Carrying firearms in Florida while wearing a Medical mask.](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/carrying-firearms-in-florida-while-wearing-a-medical-mask/)
- [What to do in a riot!](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/what-to-do-in-a-riot/)
- [A Quick Analysis of the automatic provisions of Florida Statute 870.044](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/a-quick-analysis-of-the-automatic-provisions-of-florida-statute-870-044/)
- [A Lesson on How Complex Florida Self Defense Laws Are](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/a-lesson-on-how-complex-florida-self-defense-laws-are/) - A recent appellate case demonstrates how complex the Florida self defense laws really are
- [Florida's first "red flag" appellate case.](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/floridas-first-red-flag-appellate-case/)
- [September 2019 email questions & answers](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/new-email-questions-9-2019/) - questions sent to me in September with my answers
- [Can you sell a firearm to a person under 21 over 18?](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/can-you-sell-a-firearm-to-a-person-under-21-over-18/)
- [Fletcher v. State - what the court missed](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/fletcher-v-state-what-the-court-missed/) - An independent analysis of the recent Florida self defense case, Fletcher v. State - and what the court missed.
- [Update June 2019](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/update-june-2019/)
- [JOIN THE FIGHT](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/join-the-fight/) - An email alert and list for Florida gun owners who agree to contact their representatives on only the most critical issues concerning firearms, weapons, and self defense issues in Florida that might arise during the year.
- [Shooting out the tires of an escaping vehicle](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/shooting-out-the-tires-of-an-escaping-vehicle/) - In Florida, is it a good idea to shoot out the tires of an escaping vehicle involved in a theft? Probably not, and here is a detailed explanation why not.
- [Huge Danger for Florida Gun Owners in 2020!](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/huge-danger-for-florida-gun-owners-in-2020/) - A 2020 Florida constitutional amendment is proposed to make all semi auto firearms unlawful - it is a deadly serious danger to gun owners!
- [Retreat at place of employment](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/retreat-at-place-of-employment/) - Florida law on whether retreat is necessary from your business premises.
- [Lakeland City Commissioner Michael Dunn shoots shoplifter Christobal Lopez](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/lakeland-city-commissioner-michael-dunn-shoots-shoplifter-christobal-lopez/) - Lakeland City Commissioner Michael Dunn shot Christobal Lopez, a shoplifter, on October 3, 2018. This is my analysis of the incident.
- [CWL carry in a bar](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/cwl-carry-in-a-bar/) - While you can't carry a firearm in a bar in Florida per your CWL, you can carry per 790.25 if you work there as an employee.
- [Is there civil liability for shooting an innocent bystander during lawful self defense?](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/is-there-civil-liability-for-shooting-an-innocent-bystander-during-lawful-self-defense/) - Explains Florida gun laws as applied to the unintentional shooting of a bystander during lawful self defense, and whether there is any civil liability.
- [Florida Gun Laws - Short Questions & Answers](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/florida-firearm-laws-short-questions-answers/) - A list of recent short email questions I received on Florida gun laws, and my answers.
- [Frailty & Susceptibility as a Defense to the Use of Deadly Force](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/frailty-susceptibility-as-a-defense-to-the-use-of-deadly-force/) - A person who is frail or susceptible to serious injury may be able to use deadly force in a self defense situation where a normal person could not.
- [Suggested Changes to the Florida Self Defense Statutes to cure defects](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/suggested-changes-to-the-florida-self-defense-statutes-to-cure-defects/) - A post that outlines changes that are needed in Florida self defense laws.
- [May a Florida Gun Club Authorize Its Members to Open Carry At Meetings?](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/may-a-florida-gun-club-authorize-its-members-to-open-carry-at-meetings/) - This post on Florida Gun Laws discusses the issue of whether a gun club may authorize its members to open carry at meetings.
- [Why we need Stand Your Ground - And Why the “Retreat Rule” is Unworkable.](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/why-we-need-stand-your-ground-and-why-the-retreat-rule-is-unworkable/) - A recent shooting of an attacker by an Uber driver in the Tampa area displays why Stand Your Ground is so important, and why the Retreat Rule doesn't work.
- [A proposed bill to allow open carry on private property in Florida](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/a-proposed-bill-to-allow-open-carry-on-private-property-in-florida/) - A proposed Florida bill to allow open carry of firearms on private property, for the 2019 legislative session.
- [Stand Your Ground - The Clearwater Handicap Parking Space Shooting](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/stand-your-ground-the-clearwater-handicap-parking-space-shooting/)
- [Understanding Florida Statute 790.25 - the exceptions to open & concealed carry](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/understanding-florida-statute-790-25-the-exceptions-to-open-concealed-carry/) - Explanation & history of Florida gun law, F.S. 790.25, which contains the exceptions that allow open and concealed carry without a CWL in Florida.
- [The end of Bump stocks in Florida . . . and a few other unexpected things:](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/the-end-of-bump-stocks-in-florida-and-a-few-other-unexpected-things/) - Florida gun laws were amended in 2014 to prohibit the possession or ownership of bump stocks as of October 1, 2018. This post explains the new law.
- ["Open Carry" under the exceptions in F.S. 790.25 - to or from the range](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/open-carry-under-the-exceptions-in-f-s-790-25-to-or-from-the-range/) - As to Florida gun laws, explains the open carry of firearms in Florida pursuant to Florida Statute 790.25, to or from a shooting range.

## Pages

- [Home index page](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/) - Home page of "Florida Firearms", the leading Florida gun law book for over 25 years explaining all Florida gun laws; Federal gun laws, weapon laws & self defense laws.
- [GET A FREE BOOK MAGNET!](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/get-a-free-book-magnet/)
- [Video and more:](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/video-and-more/) - Various videos on Florida gun law and self defense issues, along with some pro-gun posters.
- [Stories of the Old West - by Marshal T. Justice](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/stories-of-the-old-west/) - Twenty four solid stories of the Old West by the nations foremost narrative poet, Marshal T. Justice, in a collection that is sure to become a classic of American and Cowboy narrative poetry.
- [Four book deal](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/four-book-deal/)
- [Book facts & contents](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/facts-about-the-florida-gun-law-book-2/) - Details about the top ranked Florida gun law book , our free updating service, and a link to the Table of Contents.
- [Free book updates](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/free-florida-gun-law-updates/) - Page for downloading or copying the latest free update for Florida Firearms 9th edition gun law book.
- [CCW Safe - the best self defense legal plan](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/ccw-safe-the-best-self-defense-legal-plan/)
- [About Mr. Gutmacher](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/about-mr-gutmacher/) - A short description of the experience of attorney Jon H. Gutmacher, Florida's top legal expert on Florida gun laws and self defense law.
- [Contacting Us & Asking Questions](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/contact-us-to-ask-about-florida-gun-laws/) - Contact form and information for asking a question regarding Florida gun laws.
- [THE BIG PRO-GUN RALLY IN TALLAHASSEE - JULY 28, 2018](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/the-big-pro-gun-rally-in-tallahassee-july-28-2018/)

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- [Florida gun laws](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/category/florida-gun-laws/)
- [bump stocks](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/category/bump-stocks/)
- [Florida Statute 790.25](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/category/florida-statute-790-25/)
- [Florida gun law in vehicles](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/category/florida-gun-law-in-vehicles/)
- [Legislative history of Florida gun laws](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/category/legislative-history-of-florida-gun-laws/)
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- [Retreat Rule](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/category/retreat-rule/)
- [Gun purchases in Florida](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/category/gun-purchases-in-florida/)
- [disparity as a defense](https://www.floridafirearmslaw.com/category/disparity-as-a-defense/)
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