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#1 ·
This is, in a way, related to my previous post "Carry in a Hospital" but goes down a different path so I decided to start a new thread.

Given that hospital carry is covered under 394.458 and is not mentioned in Chapter 790, which I find a bit confusing. I was just wondering if anyone knows of any other weapons related laws that are covered outside of Chapter 790?
Especially since violation of 394.458 is a felony, it would be nice to know if there are any other cock roaches floating around out there.
 
#3 ·
At least seaports are required to be posted 311.12(3)(b) so that resolves that one.
As for Indian Country I usually assume that I can't carry unless I know otherwise. In NC the reservations (I don't think they are actually called reservations) follow state law.
I believe Gun Free School Zones in reciprocity States fall under Federal law but I don't know the statue off hand so it's unlikely a local LEO would have the authority to bother with it, at least that's been my assumption. If I'm in a school zone out of state it's most likely that I'm just drive through it.
 
#6 ·
Complete list to my knowledge, other than what's found in 790.06 is:

258.117 Savannas State Reserve
311.12 Seaport Security
394.458 Certain Mental Health Facilities
790.115 Weapons or firearms at schools and school-sponsored events (that's more than just school grounds)

Of course there are also places prohibited by federal law such as post offices, federal facilities, the VA, etc.
 
#7 ·
Complete list to my knowledge, other than what's found in 790.06 is:

258.117 Savannas State Reserve
311.12 Seaport Security
394.458 Certain Mental Health Facilities
790.115 Weapons or firearms at schools and school-sponsored events (that's more than just school grounds)

Of course there are also places prohibited by federal law such as post offices, federal facilities, the VA, etc.
Yup, particularly school buses AND school bus stops:

790.115 Possessing or discharging weapons or firearms at a school-sponsored event or on school property prohibited; penalties; exceptions.–
(1) A person who exhibits any sword, sword cane, firearm, electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon as defined in s. 790.001(13), including a razor blade, box cutter, or common pocketknife, except as authorized in support of school-sanctioned activities, in the presence of one or more persons in a rude, careless, angry, or threatening manner and not in lawful self-defense, at a school-sponsored event or on the grounds or facilities of any school, school bus, or school bus stop, or within 1,000 feet of the real property that comprises a public or private elementary school, middle school, or secondary school, during school hours or during the time of a sanctioned school activity, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. This subsection does not apply to the exhibition of a firearm or weapon on private real property within 1,000 feet of a school by the owner of such property or by a person whose presence on such property has been authorized, licensed, or invited by the owner.
(2)(a) A person shall not possess any firearm, electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon as defined in s. 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; however, a person may carry a firearm:
1. In a case to a firearms program, class or function which has been approved in advance by the principal or chief administrative officer of the school as a program or class to which firearms could be carried;
2. In a case to a career center having a firearms training range; or
3. In a vehicle pursuant to s. 790.25(5); except that school districts may adopt written and published policies that waive the exception in this subparagraph for purposes of student and campus parking privileges.
For the purposes of this section, “school” means any preschool, elementary school, middle school, junior high school, secondary school, career center, or postsecondary school, whether public or nonpublic.

(b) A person who willfully and knowingly possesses any electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon as defined in s. 790.001(13), including a razor blade or box cutter, except as authorized in support of school-sanctioned activities, in violation of this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(c)1. A person who willfully and knowingly possesses any firearm in violation of this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
2. A person who stores or leaves a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a minor who obtains the firearm and commits a violation of subparagraph 1. commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; except that this does not apply if the firearm was stored or left in a securely locked box or container or in a location which a reasonable person would have believed to be secure, or was securely locked with a firearm-mounted push-button combination lock or a trigger lock; if the minor obtains the firearm as a result of an unlawful entry by any person; or to members of the Armed Forces, National Guard, or State Militia, or to police or other law enforcement officers, with respect to firearm possession by a minor which occurs during or incidental to the performance of their official duties.
(d) A person who discharges any weapon or firearm while in violation of paragraph (a), unless discharged for lawful defense of himself or herself or another or for a lawful purpose, commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(e) The penalties of this subsection shall not apply to persons licensed under s. 790.06. Persons licensed under s. 790.06 shall be punished as provided in s. 790.06(12), except that a licenseholder who unlawfully discharges a weapon or firearm on school property as prohibited by this subsection commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(3) This section does not apply to any law enforcement officer as defined in s. 943.10(1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (7), (8), (9), or (14).
(4) Notwithstanding s. 985.24, s. 985.245, or s. 985.25(1), any minor under 18 years of age who is charged under this section with possessing or discharging a firearm on school property shall be detained in secure detention, unless the state attorney authorizes the release of the minor, and shall be given a probable cause hearing within 24 hours after being taken into custody. At the hearing, the court may order that the minor continue to be held in secure detention for a period of 21 days, during which time the minor shall receive medical, psychiatric, psychological, or substance abuse examinations pursuant to s. 985.18, and a written report shall be completed.
History.–s. 4, ch. 92-130; s. 11, ch. 93-230; s. 1, ch. 94-289; s. 1209, ch. 97-102; s. 20, ch. 97-234; s. 3, ch. 99-284; s. 61, ch. 2004-357; s. 112, ch. 2006-120; s. 2, ch. 2006-186.
 
#10 ·
For Florida it is. But now ask yourself this - what if you go across the state line to Georgia? Or Alabama? Or venture up into Yankee territory, but you still are in a state with reciprocity?

If you ever leave the state of Florida and carry, you need the "50 State CCW" app by Workman Consulting. It's available for iPhone and Android (I've only ever used the Android version). I think it's like $1.99 (one time purchase) and it is worth every penny.

The app lets you configure it to know what concealed weapon permits you have (and you can even say if the permit is a resident or non-resident permit, because that matters in some cases) and then it builds a map of what states you can and cannot carry in. Then for each state it has law summaries.

Here's the list of summary sections for Florida:

  • Reciprocity - States Honored
  • States Recognizing FL Permit
  • Transport Laws
  • Prohibited Areas
  • Duty to Inform Officer: No
  • Preemption Rules
  • Signage Law
  • Permit Info
  • AG and State Police Contact
  • Open Carry Information
  • Parking Lot Storage
  • Permit Recognition Laws
  • Magazine & Tactical Rifle
  • Use of Force & Duty to Retreat
  • Indian Nation Laws
  • Federal Transport Laws
  • Federal Prohibited Locations
  • LEO / Retired LEO Permit
  • All Laws

Some of those are new and I hadn't seen them before.

Anyway, their "prohibited areas" list contains all of the items that have been posted in this thread. Their "Magazine & Tactical Rifle" section (which is new) even captured our bump stock law which I thought was pretty cool.

Having the ability to know about "duty to notify" as you move from state to state is critical - and easily accomplished with this app.

I sound like I'm trying to sell it, but I have no connection to these folks other than being a very satisfied user. I recommend it to anybody that travels and doesn't like unexpected legal entanglements.

I've included a couple screen shots from the app below. The first is the screen for Florida. The second is "my" carry map (generated based upon the concealed weapon permits I told the app I have).

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#11 ·
I second the 50 State CCW app. Been using it for more than three years and worth way more than the one-time purchase price for installing on all your devices! :2thumsup
 
#13 ·
Whatever you read you did not read the whole thing.
 
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