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Fla. Stat. § 790.10 — Improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 790: Weapons and Firearms, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 790.10
Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.
If any person having or carrying any dirk, sword, sword cane, firearm, electric weapon or device, or other weapon shall, in the presence of one or more persons, exhibit the same in a rude, careless, angry, or threatening manner, not in necessary self-defense, the person so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
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Is improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 790.10.
Which Florida statute covers improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms?
Improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.10 (Improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms).
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