Florida Statute 790.173 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES

Chapter 790
WEAPONS AND FIREARMS

View Entire Chapter

F.S. 790.173

790.173 Legislative findings and intent.—

(1) The Legislature finds that a tragically large number of Florida children have been accidentally killed or seriously injured by negligently stored firearms; that placing firearms within the reach or easy access of children is irresponsible, encourages such accidents, and should be prohibited; and that legislative action is necessary to protect the safety of our children.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that adult citizens of the state retain their constitutional right to keep and bear firearms for hunting and sporting activities and for defense of self, family, home, and business and as collectibles. Nothing in this act shall be construed to reduce or limit any existing right to purchase and own firearms, or to provide authority to any state or local agency to infringe upon the privacy of any family, home, or business, except by lawful warrant.

History.—s. 1, ch. 89-534.

F.S. 790.173 on Google Scholar

F.S. 790.173 on Casetext

Amendments to 790.173

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 790.173

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 790.173.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 790.173

Total Results: 1

Ago

Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 2000-07-11

Snippet: Section 790.33(1), Fla. Stat. 2 See, ss. 784.05, 790.173-790.175, Fla. Stat. 3 Ponce, Eunice, Miami Herald