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Statsomfattande förköp:
Nej
Dold bärare:
Av knivar är förbjudna såvida de inte har licens, förutom vanlig fickkniv.
Minderåriga:
Det är förbjudet att tillhandahålla ett vapen till en minderårig under arton (18) år eller till personer som inte är sunda.
Skolor:
Vapen får inte innehas på skolans område.
Större städer med knivförordningar:
Olika kommuner och städer har knivförordningar
Kortfattat:
Det är olagligt att dölja att bära någon kniv förutom en vanlig fickkniv. Knivar (men inte skjutvapen) får bäras öppet med förbehåll för platsbaserade restriktioner. En innehavare av en790,06. Licens att bära dolda vapen eller skjutvapen, eller en licens utfärdad av en stat med Florida ömsesidighet,kan bära en dold kniv.
Relevanta stadgar:
790.001.Definitioner(Ger definitioner för "dolda vapen" och "vapen").
790,01.Olicensierad bärande av dolda vapen eller dolda skjutvapen
790,015.Icke-invånare som är medborgare i USA och innehar en dold vapenlicens i en annan stat; ömsesidighet
790,06.Tillstånd att bära dolda vapen eller skjutvapen
790,062.Medlemmar och veteraner från USA:s väpnade styrkor; undantag från licensbestämmelserna
790,10.Felaktig utställning av farliga vapen eller skjutvapen
790,115. Att inneha eller avfyra vapen eller skjutvapen vid ett skolsponsrat evenemang eller på skolans egendom är förbjudet; straff; undantag
790,17.Utrustning av vapen till minderåriga under 18 år eller personer som är osunda och att tillhandahålla skjutvapen till minderåriga under 18 år är förbjudet
790,18.Försäljning eller överföring av vapen till minderåriga av återförsäljare
790,225.Ballistiska självgående knivar; olagligt att tillverka, sälja eller inneha; förverkande; straff
790,25.Lagligt ägande, innehav och användning av skjutvapen och andra vapen
790,33.Regleringsområde för skjutvapen och ammunition förebyggt
Begränsade knivar:
Ballistiska knivar är förbjudna.
Dold bärare:
Olicensierade personer kan bära en vanlig fickkniv dold. Licensierade personer får bära knivar dolda.
Begränsningar för försäljning eller överföring:
Det är olagligt att sälja eller tillhandahålla en kniv, förutom en vanlig fickkniv, till en minderårig.
Restriktioner för transport på specifika platser/förhållanden:
Vanliga fickknivar får lagligen innehas på de flesta skolor, men man måste följa790,115. Att inneha eller avfyra vapen eller skjutvapen vid ett skolsponsrat evenemang eller på skolans egendom är förbjudet; straff; undantag.Restriktioner gäller för många platser som beskrivs i790,06 (12) (a). (Licens att bära dolda vapen eller skjutvapen.)
Statsomfattande förköp:
Nej.
Diskussion:
Automatiska knivar
Floridas lagstiftare har aldrig infört begränsningar för automatiska knivar. Undantaget för den "vanliga fickkniven" från Floridas dolda vapenförbud går före switchblade-hysterin i mitten till slutet av 1950-talets decennium. Floridas lagstiftare har aldrig tillhandahållit en lagstadgad definition av "vanlig fickkniv."
1951 utfärdade Florida justitieminister ett rådgivande yttrande om vad som var eller inte var en "vanlig fickkniv". Yttrandet angav helt enkelt att en fickkniv med ett blad på 4 tum eller mindre var en "vanlig fickkniv". Åsikten gjorde detintenämn automatisk eller tryckknappsdrift.
Automatiska knivar, ofta kallade "switchblade knivar", var ganska vanliga i detta län sedan tidigt 1900-tal. 1951 tillverkades automatiska knivar av trogna knivföretag som Imperial Schrade i Ellenville, New York och W.R. Case i Bradford, Pennsylvania. Floridas justitieminister såg uppenbarligen inget exotiskt eller anmärkningsvärt med sådana fickknivar.
I fallet medK.H., A Child, v. Florida29 So.3d 426 (2010)en minderårig bedömdes vara brottslig för att ha sålt en automatisk kniv till en annan minderårig. Domaren beslutade att den automatiska funktionen gjorde det ovanligt. Det faktum att beslutet fastställdes gör det inte bindande för någon utom för den minderårige som identifieras med initialerna K H.
Vanlig fickkniv
1997 avgjorde Floridas högsta domstol falletL.B. v State of Florida, 700 So2d 370, som involverade en minderårig som hade en fickkniv med ett 3-¾ tums blad i skolan. Hon dömdes för överträdelse790.115 Att inneha eller avfyra vapen eller skjutvapen vid ett skolsponsrat evenemang eller på skolans egendom förbjudet. Tingsrätten fann att kniven i fråga inte var en "vanlig fickkniv" som lagligen kunde innehas på skolans område.
Högsta domstolen undersökte olika definitioner, inklusive Webster Dictionary, och uttalade:
vi kan dra slutsatsen att lagstiftarens avsedda definition av "vanlig fickkniv" var: "En typ av kniv som ofta förekommer i samhället och som har ett blad som fälls in i handtaget och som kan bäras i ens ficka." Vi tror att i det stora området. majoriteten av fallen kommer det att vara uppenbart för medborgare och faktaupptäckare om ens fickkniv är en "vanlig" fickkniv under någon avsedd definition av det begreppet
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Floridas högsta domstol noterade också 1951 års justitieministers yttrande och slog fast att kniven från L.B. en minderårig, var en ”vanlig fickkniv i betydelsen av790.001:
När det gäller kniven i fråga här, anser vi att framställarens kniv helt klart faller inom det lagstadgade undantaget från definitionen av "vapen" som finns iavsnitt 790.001(13). 1951 ansåg Floridas justitieminister att en fickkniv med ett blad på fyra tum eller mindre var en "vanlig fickkniv." Op. Att’y Gen Fla 051–358 (1951). Den kniv som klaganden bar, som hade ett 3 3/4-tums blad, föll klart inom detta intervall. Följaktligen upphävs klagandens fällande dom eftersom vi finner att kniven i fråga var en "vanlig fickkniv" enligt någon avsedd definition av detta begrepp.
Standarden eller testet som tillkännagavs av Floridas högsta domstol iL.B. v delstaten Floridavar helt enkelt att en "vanlig fickkniv är en kniv som ofta förekommer i samhället med ett blad som fälls in i handtaget." När det gäller bladlängden, erkände Floridas högsta domstol standarden på 4 tum eller mindre som presumtivt "vanlig". Fickknivar med blad längre än 4 tum har inte fördelen av presumtionen.
Obligatorisk evakuering/beredskapstillstånd
Orkaner och andra stormar skapar ofta behov av evakueringsorder. Florida lag,790,01 (3) (a)ger ett undantag för dolda begränsningar av dödliga vapen vid utfärdandet av en obligatorisk evakueringsorder eller förklaring om "nödläge":
En person som bär ett dolt vapen, eller en person som lagligen kan inneha ett skjutvapen och som bär ett dolt skjutvapen, på eller omkring sin person under evakueringsakten under ett obligatoriskt evakueringsorder som utfärdats under ett undantagstillstånd som förklarats av guvernören i enlighet med kapitel 252 eller deklarerats av en lokal myndighet enligt kapitel 870. Såsom det används i detta underavsnitt avser termen "i evakueringsakt" en omedelbar och brådskande förflyttning av en person bort från evakueringszonen inom 48 timmar efter en obligatorisk evakuering beordras. De 48 timmarna kan förlängas genom en order utfärdad av guvernören.
Formuleringen antyder att den är begränsad till personer som "är på väg att evakuera." Förmodligen tillåts dessa personer att behålla samma vapen medan de återvänder till sina hem efter nödsituationen.
Döljande
Den lagstadgade definitionen för "dolda vapen" finns på790 001 (3) (a)ger följande:
"Doldt vapen" betyder alla dirk, metalliska knogar, billie, tårgaspistol, kemiska vapenanordningar eller andra dödliga vapen som bärs på eller omkring en person på ett sådant sätt att det döljer vapnet från en annan persons vanliga syn.
Termen "vanlig syn av en annan person" betyder en tillfällig och vanlig iakttagelse av en annan i livets normala associationer.Ensor v State, 403 So.2d 349 (1981). Även om döljande vanligtvis är en sakfråga som avgörs av en jury, är det inte "automatiskt" en juryfråga "helt enkelt för att en del av ett vapen inte kan ses vid tillfällig observation." ”Fokus bör förbli på om vapnet bars i en sådansättför att dölja detvanligsyn."Dorelus v State of Florida, 747 So.2d 368 (2000).(Betoningen är original.)
Floridas högsta domstols yttrande iDorelusfallet tyder på att en synlig fickklämmaMajvara tillräckligt för att upphäva döljande. Vi föreslår att du är försiktig när du bär en fickklämma av knivar med en bladlängd som överstiger 4 tum.
Som det gäller knivar, är en "dirk", i den mening som avses i lag som förbjuder att bära ett dolt vapen, varje rak kniv som bärs på en person som är kapabel att tillfoga döden, förutom en "fickkniv".State v. Walthour, 876 So.2d 594 (2004).
Brottsbekämpning / Militär
Florida brottsbekämpande tjänstemän är undantagna från licens- och straffbestämmelserna iKapitel 790 Vapen och skjutvapensamtidigt som de agerar inom ramen för sina uppgifter. En förenklad licensbestämmelse är tillgänglig för aktiv militär personal och hederligt utskrivna veteraner enl.790,062.
Licens för att bära dolda vapen eller skjutvapen
Utan hinder av disjunktivt "eller" i rubriken till avsnittet, har personer som innehar en790,06licens får bära ett dolt vapenochett dolt skjutvapen. Begränsade platser som omfattar skolor, vallokaler, professionella idrottsevenemang, domstolsanläggningar, bland annat, är listade i790,06 (12) (a).
Uppdaterad 29 juni 2020 av Daniel C. Lawson
FAQs
Florida knivlagar | American Knife and Tool Institute? ›
Generally, if the knife has a blade shorter than 4 inches it will be fine. However, if you conceal carry a knife that is significantly large or qualifies as a dirk, you may be charged with a crime.
What's the longest knife you can carry in Florida? ›Generally, if the knife has a blade shorter than 4 inches it will be fine. However, if you conceal carry a knife that is significantly large or qualifies as a dirk, you may be charged with a crime.
What type of knives are illegal in Florida? ›A ballistic knife is the only type that's 100% illegal in Florida. Ballistic knives can fire a detachable blade a significant distance by deploying a trigger, lever, or switch. The difference between these knives and others is that the blade can become completely detached from the hilt or base.
Can a convicted felon carry a knife in Florida? ›Florida Statutes section 790.23 says that it is unlawful for any convicted felon or delinquent to own or possess any firearm, ammunition, or electric weapon or device, or to carry a concealed weapon.
Is it illegal to bring a knife to school in Florida? ›State. Furthermore, Florida Statute 790.115 prohibits anyone from showing a pocket knife in a rude or threatening way on school property. This crime is a third-degree felony which is punishable up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Is it legal to carry a knife in your car in Florida? ›It is unlawful to conceal carry any knife except a common pocketknife. Knives, (but not firearms) may be carried openly subject to location-based restrictions. A holder of a 790.06. License to carry concealed weapon or firearm, or a license issued by a state with Florida reciprocity, may carry a concealed knife.
What size knife can you open carry in Florida? ›- Open Carry: it is LEGAL to OPEN CARRY fixed blade knives of any type, size and length. - Conceal Carry: it is LEGAL to carry these knives folded and concealed given that the BLADE is less than 4 inches in length. - It is ILLEGAL to carry any knife with a BLADE longer than 4 inches.
Can you defend yourself with a knife in Florida? ›Under Section 776.012, Florida Statutes, a person is justified in the use of non-deadly force in self-defense where the person reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to defend himself or herself or another against such other's imminent use of unlawful force. There is no duty to retreat.
Is a knife clipped in your pocket concealed? ›Many officers will simply ignore pocket clips, but it only takes that one for you to get arrested. Your safest bet is to always assume a knife clipped to your pocket is open carry. If your knife adheres to the law, don't worry about, but if there's any doubt, slip it in your pocket.
Can you carry an OTF knife in Florida? ›Florida. Florida's knife laws do not restrict individuals from owning any knife type, except ballistic knives.
Can a felon own a gun in Florida after 10 years? ›
A general restoration of civil rights does not include the restoration of the right to own, possess or use a firearm. In order to restore firearm authority, an application is required and there is a waiting period of eight years from the date sentence expired or supervision terminated.
Can the spouse of a felon own a gun in Florida? ›Can a felon's spouse own a gun in Florida? No, a felon's spouse cannot own a gun in Florida. Under Florida Statute Section 790.23, a prosecutor can attempt to prove that you possessed a firearm, ammunition, or an electronic device or weapon through actual possession or constructive possession.
Can a felon walk around with a knife? ›Knives Are Generally Legal for Felons
However, a prohibited possessor is typically only prohibited from carrying “deadly weapons.” On the surface, this may seem like it excludes a person from carrying a knife. After all, a knife can certainly be deadly, particularly if a person uses it to stab another individual.
On Monday April 3, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 543 into law. This bill, strengthening the second amendment, eliminates the requirement that an individual obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm in Florida.
What qualifies as a dirk? ›By definition, a “dirk or dagger” is a knife or other instrument (with or without a handguard) that can be used immediately as a stabbing weapon, and that may inflict great bodily injury or death. This includes pocketknives and certain folding knives, if the blade is exposed and locked into position.
Are brass knuckles illegal in Florida? ›Brass knuckles are legal in Florida; however, one must have a permit in order to concealed carry brass knuckles. If an individual unlawfully carries concealed brass knuckles they can be charged with a misdemeanor and carry penalties of up to a $1,000 fine and up to three years in prison.
What is a common pocket knife in Florida? ›In 1951, the Attorney General of Florida opined that a folding knife with a blade of four inches in length or less is a "common pocketknife." Op.
What is the legal length of a knife blade in Florida? ›Knife Size Regulations in Florida
Under Florida law, it is legal to conceal carry a common pocket knife with a blade length less than 4-inches. It is only legal for people with a valid permit to conceal carry a knife with a blade longer than 4-inches.
A dirk is classically a large, single-bladed knife with a blade anywhere from 12 inches all the way up to 20 inches. Naval dirks were commonly used for ship-to-ship fighting as they were short enough to be used in tight confines yet large enough to still be effective.
What weapons are illegal in Florida? ›What Guns Are Illegal in Florida? According to Florida Statute § 790.221, people are prohibited from owning or being in possession of short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, or machine guns that are in operable conditions. It is not illegal to possess these guns as long as they are antique firearms.
How big of a knife can I legally bring on TSA? ›
Knives are no longer allowed even if they are shorter than 2.36 inches. Can I bring a pocket knife on a plane? You can only bring a pocket knife in your checked baggage.
Is a pocket knife considered a weapon in Florida? ›Section 790.001(13), F.S. “"Weapon" means any dirk, knife, metallic knuckles, slungshot, billie, tear gas gun, chemical weapon or device, or other deadly weapon except a firearm or a common pocketknife, plastic knife, or blunt-bladed table knife.”
Does Florida have stand your ground law? ›Florida's "Stand Your Ground" Law now provides immunity from prosecution, as opposed to an affirmative defense that you would need to assert in Trial (after being arrested and charged by the State of Florida).
Is it illegal to pull a gun on someone in Florida? ›What Does Brandishing a Gun Mean? In the state of Florida, it is illegal to recklessly display a firearm. That means that if you pull a gun out or you show another person that you have a gun in a reckless or threatening way, you can be charged with a crime, even if you haven't done anything else with the gun.
What is legal self-defense weapons in Florida? ›SELF-DEFENSE WEAPONS:
Self-defense chemical sprays, non-lethal stun guns or dart-firing stun guns or other non-lethal electric weapons or devices may be carried concealed as long as they are being carried for self-defense purposes only.
Knife blades cannot be longer than 5.5 inches. Certain types of knives, such as switchblades, spring-loaded knives, swords, spears, and daggers are also outlawed.
What makes a knife concealed? ›Under California Penal Code Section 17235, all folding knives are legal in the state and can be concealed if they are in the folded position. There is no restriction on the blade length when it comes to owning or possessing a folding knife.
What pocket does your knife go in? ›Most people carry their knives in their pants pockets. You can clip one inside a jacket or shove it in your cargo pants or put one on a keychain, but for rapid access and secure carry, nothing beats the pants pocket. In that pocket, you'll want the knife to ride with the blade's tip pointing up.
Why are gravity knives illegal? ›A knife is not illegal because it is designed to open by the force of gravity and lock into place; the knife is illegal when it actually does open by the force of gravity and locks into place by means of a procedure used by the District Attorney's office to identify a gravity knife, called the “wrist flick test.”
Can you fly with a OTF knife? ›In general, you are prohibited from traveling with sharp objects in your carry-on baggage; please pack these items in your checked baggage.
Why are stiletto knives illegal? ›
Why Is The Stiletto Switchblade Banned? In the states where the knife is completely outlawed, a big reason is due to the way the blade deploys. The blade flips out due to a button, or other assisted means, much faster than most knives that open with a nail nick or a thumb stud.
Can a felon live in a house with someone who owns a gun in Florida? ›Yes, it is possible for you to live with a felon and a firearm in the same house. However, the convicted felon cannot possess the firearm. In Florida, there are two types of possession: actual and constructive. Actual possession is when someone has exclusive control or custody over the firearm.
Can a felon go to gun range in Florida? ›Shooting ranges have the right to review a customer's criminal background before granting them entry. In Florida, people with a felony conviction are not allowed to possess, operate, or own a gun.
Can a felon get his gun rights restored in Florida? ›Full Pardon – A Full Pardon unconditionally releases a person from punishment and forgives guilt for any Florida convictions. It restores to an applicant all of the rights of citizenship possessed by the person before his or her conviction, including the right to own, possess, or use firearms.
What kind of gun can a felon own in Florida? ›According to Florida Statute § 790.23, felons are not allowed to possess or control any firearm, ammunition, or electric weapon. This statute also establishes that a convicted felon is prohibited from carrying a concealed weapon, including chemical weapons or devices such as tear gas guns.
Can a felon be around someone who owns a gun? ›Felons are allowed to associate with or be around someone who owns a gun, but these laws can get tricky. A convicted felon may be found guilty of “constructive possession” of a firearm if they knew that a firearm was in a home or residence and they could maintain control of the gun.
What is the rule 5d of executive clemency in Florida? ›SPECIFIC AUTHORITY TO OWN, POSSESS, OR USE FIREARMS (Rule 5. D.): This type of investigation requires that you must have completed all sentences imposed and all conditions of supervision have expired or been completed, for a period of no less than 8 years.
Can a felon be in possession of a switchblade? ›Yes, possession of a switchblade is a criminal offense under PC 21510. A person caught with a switchblade can be charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony.
Can felons own a Byrna gun? ›Watch. FAQ: Can a felon own a Byrna laucher? Generally, a felon can legally own a Byrna in 45 states.
Can you be around felons if you are a felon? ›The Takeaway: If both people fully completed their sentences, two felons can live together. But often, terms of release or probation will prohibit you from living with another felon. A judge may make exceptions in some cases, such as if you are married to someone with a felony record.
Can you keep your gun loaded in your car in Florida? ›
The State of Florida has laws in place to protect the rights of gun owners. As long as you comply with state requirements, it is legal to carry a loaded gun in your car. But while the law may be on your side, some individuals may find themselves facing challenges over what is considered “readily accessible”.
How many rounds can you have in a gun in Florida? ›Florida has no laws regulating large capacity ammunition magazines.
Can I carry my AR 15 pistol in my car in Florida? ›Florida generally allows a person 18 years of age or older to possess a concealed firearm within the interior of a private vehicle, without a license, if the firearm or other weapon is securely encased or is otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use.
What is the code 21310? ›California Penal Code Section 21310 PC: Carrying A Concealed Dirk Or Dagger. People carrying concealed weapons pose a significant danger to the public at large. As a result, it is illegal to carry a concealed dirk or dagger pursuant to California Penal Code Section 21310 PC.
What makes 21310 a felony? ›Unlawful possession of a dirk or dagger is a “wobbler” offense, which means the prosecution has the option of charging you with either a misdemeanor or a felony. If you are not eligible for probation, a felony conviction of PC 21310 is punishable by up to three years in jail and/or a maximum $10,000 fine.
What is a felony charge 21310? ›California defines carrying concealed dirk or dagger under Penal Code 21310. This law states it's a crime to carry a concealed long-thrusting knife that is capable of causing great bodily injury or death if it's used to stab another person.
Can you open carry a Taser in Florida? ›In Florida, it is illegal to carry a stun gun or Taser, in an open or concealed fashion, for a purpose that is not self-defense. Also, the stun gun or Taser has to be nonlethal and designed specifically for self-defense.
What knives are illegal in Florida? ›Illegal Knives in Florida
The only type of knife that Florida regulates the sale and ownership of is ballistic knives. This is a type of knife that has a detachable blade that can be shot a significant distance when a trigger, lever, or switch is activated.
- Minors (younger than 18) must NEVER carry anything other than a basic pocket knife unless express permission from the parents. - Butterfly knives concealed carry is allowed only with a valid permit.
What is the longest knife you can legally carry? ›Knife blades cannot be longer than 5.5 inches. Certain types of knives, such as switchblades, spring-loaded knives, swords, spears, and daggers are also outlawed.
Is a knife considered a weapon in Florida? ›
Section 790.001(13), F.S. “"Weapon" means any dirk, knife, metallic knuckles, slungshot, billie, tear gas gun, chemical weapon or device, or other deadly weapon except a firearm or a common pocketknife, plastic knife, or blunt-bladed table knife.”
What is the legal length of a self defense knife? ›Otherwise, you could be starting off a self-defense situation by violating the law yourself. Generally, a short-bladed (2 or 3 inches) pocketknife is legal virtually everywhere. The longer the blade, the greater the likelihood state laws will deem the knife to be illegal or be subjected to restrictions.
Can a felon own a non lethal gun in Florida? ›In regard to use of firearms by felons: It is illegal in Florida for convicted felons to possess firearms, including muzzleloading guns, unless they have had their civil rights restored or the gun qualifies as an antique firearm under Florida statute 790.001(1).
Can I open carry a sword in Florida? ›Are Swords Legal in Florida? It is legal to carry any knife openly, including swords. But, without a valid permit, you cannot carry concealed knife having a blade longer than 4-inches.
Can you open carry in Florida now? ›Is open carry, permitless carry or "constitutional carry" legal in Florida? No. Openly carrying a gun is illegal in Florida.