We
understand that you may want to secure your own handgun for safety
purposes. But before doing so, it is important that you know the
different firearm safety rules here in Florida.
The
first firearm safety rule that you should know is that even licensed
gun dealers, manufacturers, or importers cannot sell or deliver any
firearm to any other person until they have obtained a completed form
from the potential buyer or transferee and received approval from the
Department of Law Enforcement by means of a toll-free telephone call.
Make sure you have both before you proceed with any transaction
involving firearm acquisition.
Another
firearm safety rule that you should know is that it is unlawful to
sell, give, barter, lend, or transfer a firearm aside from an ordinary
pocketknife to a minor less than the age of 18 without his parent’s
permission. It is also unlawful to allow any person of unsound mind to
handle a firearm. If you are a minor or if you have minors at home, be
informed that anyone less than 18 years of age is not allowed to possess
a firearm, other than an unloaded firearm at home. However, minors may
be allowed to engage in lawful activities like firearms training
provided that they are under close adult supervision.
It
is also unlawful in Florida for a civilian to openly carry any firearm
or to carry a concealed firearm on or about the person without a
license.
However,
not all firearm safety rules deal with restrictions. The state of
Florida may be strict when it comes to firearm safety, but it allows
possession of a concealed firearm for self-defense or other lawful
purposes within the interior of a private conveyance. Firearms other
than handguns may also be carried anywhere in a private conveyance when
such firearms are being carried for a lawful use.
Just
a word of caution, though. Firearm safety rules may change over time.
Hence, it is important to be updated with information on firearm safety.
One source of information other than authorized government agencies is a
firearms academy. Survival of the Fittest is an example of a firearms
academy that services the area of Eastlake, Oldsmar, Clearwater, Palm
Harbor, Trinity, Tarpon Springs, and Dunedin.
Survival of the Fittest
2262 Toniwood Ln., Palm Harbor, Florida 34685
(727) 279-5994
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