Despite not being an open carry state, nor its moderately high cost of a CCW, Florida is not known for being a hotbed of Gun Control fever. That is why I was so surprised to hear about Florida Statute 790.29. The statute expressly prohibits paramilitary training; teaching or participation. Basically anything that could very loosely be described as a militia. I heard about it because a man was facing 30 years because he violated it.
Here’s the statute in it’s entirety:
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If you look into it a lot of states have something along these lines. I am in SC and we do as well. Even pro gun states
ReplyDeleteYes, NC also. I don't believe West Virginia does though.
DeleteI carried my pistol to FL with me in August and had no clue there was a problem with it. I don't have a CC permit so technically there is no way I can carry it but open.
ReplyDeleteI had it in a range bag and made no attempts to hide it. Oh well.
You can get a CCW through the mail in Florida and a copy of your DD214 qualifies as the class.
DeleteNo. Here's why:
ReplyDelete"(4) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit any act of a law enforcement officer which is performed in connection with the lawful performance of his or her official duties or to prohibit the training or teaching of the use of weapons to be used for hunting, recreation, competition, self-defense or the protection of one’s person or property, or other lawful use."
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DeleteHowever, you are allowed to go to flight school in Florida and only learn how to take off in the plane, but not land....
ReplyDeletePriceless!
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