Florida Statutes

§ 790.10 — Improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms

Florida § 790.10
JurisdictionFlorida
TitleXLVI
Ch. 790WEAPONS AND FIREARMS

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Fla. Stat. § 790.10 (2026).

Text

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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Legislative History

s. 1, ch. 4532, 1897; GS 3272; RGS 5105; CGL 7207; s. 5, ch. 69-306; s. 743, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 76-165; s. 174, ch. 91-224.

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