Florida legal term
Slungshot in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Slungshot” 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 “Slungshot” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Slungshot” means a small mass of metal, stone, sand, or similar material fixed on a flexible handle, strap, or the like, used as a weapon. (Fla. Stat. § 790.001)
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