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Fla. Stat. § 790.173 (2025)
Legislative findings and intent.
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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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2017–2017 · leading case: Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger v. Governor of the State of Florida, 848 F.3d 1293 (11th Cir. 2017).
Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger v. Governor of the State of Florida, 848 F.3d 1293 (11th Cir. 2017). “” Fla. Stat. § 790.173 (1) (legislative findings).”
Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger v. Governor of the State of Florida (11th Cir. 2017). “” Fla. Stat. § 790.173 (1) (legislative findings).”
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