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Fla. Stat. § 790.18 — Sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 790: Weapons and Firearms, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 790.18

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.

Fla. Stat. § 790.18Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
It is unlawful for any dealer in arms to sell or transfer to a minor any firearm, pistol, Springfield rifle or other repeating rifle, bowie knife or dirk knife, brass knuckles, or electric weapon or device. A person who violates this section commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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Is sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 790.18.

Which Florida statute covers sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers?

Sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.18 (Sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers).

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