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Fla. Stat. § 790.222 — Bump-fire stocks prohibited

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

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

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 790.222

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. § 790.222Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
A person may not import into this state or transfer, distribute, sell, keep for sale, offer for sale, possess, or give to another person a bump-fire stock. A person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. As used in this section, the term “bump-fire stock” means a conversion kit, a tool, an accessory, or a device used to alter the rate of fire of a firearm to mimic automatic weapon fire or which is used to increase the rate of fire to a faster rate than is possible for a person to fire such semiautomatic firearm unassisted by a kit, a tool, an accessory, or a device.

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Is bump-fire stocks prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Bump-fire stocks prohibited is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 790.222.

Which Florida statute covers bump-fire stocks prohibited?

Bump-fire stocks prohibited is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.222 (Bump-fire stocks prohibited).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.