Florida legal term
Weapon in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Weapon” 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 “Weapon” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Weapon” means any dirk, knife, metallic knuckles, slungshot, billie, tear gas gun, chemical weapon or device, or other deadly weapon except a firearm or a common pocketknife, plastic knife, or blunt-bladed table knife. (Fla. Stat. § 790.001)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Affrays and riots
- Aggravated assault
- Aggravated battery
- Ballistic self-propelled knives; unlawful to manufacture, sell, or possess; forfeiture; penalty
- Bump-fire stocks prohibited
- Conveying tools into jail to aid escape; forcible rescue
- County detention facilities; contraband articles
- Depriving officer of means of protection or communication
- Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty
- Introduction, removal, or possession of certain articles unlawful; penalty
- Introduction, removal, or possession of contraband; penalty
- Manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles
Related terms in the same statutes
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