Florida legal term
Concealed firearm in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Concealed firearm” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Concealed firearm” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Concealed firearm” means any firearm, as defined in subsection (9), which is carried on or about a person in such a manner as to conceal the firearm from the ordinary sight of another person. (Fla. Stat. § 790.001)
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