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Wrongful Possession Of A Firearm In Broward
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The only law for carrying a firearm in your car in the state of Florida is that it is concealed and encased. Having it in a snap holster is considered encased so as long as it is then concealed there should be no problem.
In Florida, certain individuals are prohibited from possessing firearms. This includes convicted felons, individuals with restraining orders against them, and those with certain mental health conditions. Additionally, anyone under the age of 21 is generally prohibited from purchasing a firearm.
Constructive possession occurs if the firearm is in a place over which the accused person has control, or in which the accused person has concealed it.
790.01, a person 18 years of age or older who is in lawful possession of a handgun or other weapon may possess such a handgun or weapon within the interior of a private conveyance if the handgun or weapon is securely encased or otherwise not readily accessible for immediate use.
See Florida Statute 776.041. Improper exhibition of a weapon or firearm is a first-degree misdemeanor which is punishable up to 365 days in jail with a $1,000 fine. Aggravated assault with a firearm is a third-degree felony which has a minimum mandatory sentence of 3 years in prison.
If you are caught carrying a gun concealed in Florida without a permit, you could be charged with a misdemeanor. The penalty for a first offense is a fine of up to $500 and up to 60 days in jail. For subsequent offenses, the penalties are more severe.
Penalties for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree in Washington: Unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree is a class B felony, which RCW §9A. 20.021 defines as punishable by up to ten years in prison, a maximum fine of $20,000, or both.