Florida legal term
Readily accessible for immediate use in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Readily accessible for immediate use” 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 “Readily accessible for immediate use” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Readily accessible for immediate use” means that a firearm or other weapon is carried on the person or within such close proximity and in such a manner that it can be retrieved and used as easily and quickly as if carried on the person. (Fla. Stat. § 790.001)
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